Senior Environmental Project Manager in Halifax

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Resilience team in either Nova Scotia or New Brunswick. We offer flexible hybrid positions that include occasional travel for project-related meetings. As part of our Environmental Restoration (ER) division, you will collaborate with a Region Manager and a dedicated team focused on professional growth and career advancement.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing and delivering environmental projects of various sizes and complexities. Key tasks include defining and overseeing project scope, schedules, and budgets, as well as identifying and mitigating project risks. You will provide technical guidance, prepare reports, and conduct senior reviews.

You will adhere to corporate policies and procedures to maintain quality, health, safety, and performance management systems. Mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative environment will be part of your responsibilities. Within the Environmental Restoration (ER) team, you will handle technical tasks and field programs for contaminated site investigations, feasibility studies, remediation design, hydrogeological assessments, and monitoring programs.

Your expertise will support technical guidance across sectors such as oil and gas, mining, power, infrastructure, brownfields, and government projects. You will ensure project objectives—scope, schedule, and cost—are clearly defined and met. Additional responsibilities include preparing and reviewing reports, work plans, specifications, and proposals, as well as managing technical budgets. You will oversee the work of intermediate and junior staff to ensure regulatory compliance and technical accuracy.

Key Attributes/Requirements:

• Expertise in environmental compliance and knowledge of provincial and federal guidelines.
• Experience in managing contaminated sites across sectors such as industrial facilities, refineries, military properties, commercial plants, government properties, and renewable energy sites like wind and solar farms.
• Proven leadership in designing and executing field programs, with strong data analysis and report-writing skills.
• Experience in quality control and assurance processes, and effectively presenting results to clients.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are crucial for planning and decision-making.
• Flexibility to travel for site visits and meetings as needed.
• Ability to deliver comprehensive project proposals and reports.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 12+ years of direct experience with managing Contaminated Sites and Site Remediation.
• Experience in Engineering, Geoscience, and Technology with a focus on Site Investigations, Remediation, Risk Management, and Environmental Monitoring.
• Individuals with Bachelors Degree and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation.
• Experience with FCSAP, PFAS.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. The salary range for this position is $95,832 - $143,748. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.