Senior Environmental Project Manager (Contaminated Sites | British Columbia)
Description
Your role at GEI.
At GEI, this is a leadership role.
As a Senior Environmental Project Manager, you will lead projects from concept through completion, with full ownership of both technical direction and outcomes. Working alongside GEI’s environmental, geotechnical, and design teams, you will play a key role in delivering practical, sustainable solutions for public- and private-sector clients.
This is a leadership role suited for professionals who bring experience, sound judgment, and the ability to guide both projects and teams with confidence.
Essential Responsibilities & Duties
- Lead and deliver environmental due diligence reports, including Stage 1 and 2 Preliminary Site Investigations and Detailed Site Investigations in accordance with the BC Environmental Management Act (EMA) and Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR, BC Reg. 375/96)
- Lead remediation programs and site closure strategies in alignment with BC Ministry of Environment and Parks (BC ENV) requirements
- Provide senior technical oversight for human health and ecological risk assessments, including both screening and detailed assessments
- Develop and manage proposals, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables, ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and client satisfaction
- Supervise and coordinate subsurface environmental field programs, including soil, groundwater, and vapour sampling and monitoring
- Manage Soil Relocation Notification and Excess Soil Management activities in line with BC ENV regulatory requirements
- Mentor and support junior and intermediate staff, providing clear technical direction on risk-based and CSAP-related projects
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for continued work and growth
- Promote a strong culture of health, safety, and environmental responsibility across all project activities
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental/Civil Engineering, Geology, Biology, Hydrogeology, or a related environmental field
- Registered Professional (P.Eng., P.Geo., R.P.Bio., or P.Ag.) in good standing
- 15–20 years of environmental consulting experience, including leadership of contaminated site and remediation projects
- Strong knowledge of BC environmental legislation and standards, including the Environmental Management Act (EMA) and Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR)
- Proven experience managing multidisciplinary environmental projects and leading project teams
- Strong communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to clearly present technical information
- Proficiency with MS Office, environmental data tools, and project management systems
- Valid BC driver’s license and willingness to travel to project sites as needed
- Physical and environmental requirements for this position are available upon request
Preferred Expertise
- Registration or eligibility with the Contaminated Sites Approved Professional (CSAP) Society as a Numerical and/or Risk-Based Approved Professional
- Experience acting as a senior technical reviewer or mentor on CSAP-supported projects
- Experience with risk-based remediation, regulatory discussions, and site closure in British Columbia
Why This Role at GEI
At GEI, senior project managers are not just managing deliverables — they are leading projects, guiding teams, and shaping outcomes for clients.
You will have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility, work alongside experienced professionals, and play a key role in delivering projects that have a real impact.
We are GEI.
Some of the world’s most pressing problems – from climate change to sustainable development, to critical infrastructure and the future of our energy supply – need our brightest and diverse minds working together to create safer, more resilient communities for tomorrow.
We are technical experts, collaborators, and entrepreneurs who draw from diverse backgrounds to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.
With several offices across North America, we offer a range of engineering, science, and technical consulting services. Our range of expertise, project types, and culture make us the choice for top talent in the AEC industry. See all our office locations here.
In 2023, GEI merged with GM BluePlan, an Ontario-based engineering, management, and technology consulting company. The merger adds GM BluePlan’s nationally recognized expertise in asset management and infrastructure planning to the GEI family, furthering our growth and expansion in Canada.
Employee-owned. Employee-focused.
As an employee-owned company, our employees support our flat leadership structure, have a say in how our business operates and benefit from our financial success. We are committed to employee growth with career development opportunities, competitive total rewards, a well-being program, flexible work arrangements and more. Our company culture is driven by our 4 Cs – we are Client-Centered, Curious, Collaborative, and Community Minded – which support our focus on sustainability, safety, diversity, equity and inclusion. Get to know us better by visiting GEI’s career site here.
GEI’s Total Rewards Package Includes
- Market-Competitive Compensation, including Eligibility for an Annual Performance Bonus
- Comprehensive Benefits Program including Health Care and Wellness Spending Accounts
- Hybrid Work Schedules and Cell Phone Stipends
- GEI University (GEIU) with Continuing Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
- Connecting Conversation Program with a Focus on Professional Development and Opportunities for Advancement
- Support and Financial Rewards for Publication Awards, Professional Dues, and Professional Licenses
- Paid Holidays and Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Rewards and Recognition
- RRSP Program
- Opportunity to be an Owner and Shareholder
- A Vibrant Culture that is Focused on Partnership, Sustainability, Giving Back to Our Communities and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- And More…
GEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, Aboriginal/Indigenous status or any other factors considered discriminatory. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we will work with you to meet your needs.