Senior Environmental Project Manager Site Assessment & Remediation (Durham Region)

Senior Environmental Project Manager – Site Assessment & Remediation (Durham Region)Position Summary
We're excited to offer an excellent career advancement opportunity for a Senior Environmental Project Manager to join a large multi-disciplinary consulting team of leading environmental engineers and environmental scientists dedicated to providing expert solutions for major clients across the construction, commercial land / property development, municipal, and industrial sectors. Clients include the City of Toronto and other leading organizations who relay on the expert environmental consulting services.
This is a full-time, senior-level position, ideal for a seasoned professional with a passion for managing complex environmental projects, leading and developing teams, and building lasting client relationships. This role has the potential to develop into a branch leadership / team leadership position.
The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting, with demonstrated expertise in managing Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, site remediations, and other technically demanding projects.
Key Qualities Required:

• Passionate about mentoring and developing junior staff
• Has a strong professional network and a track record of cultivating client relationships that drive growth and long-term partnerships
• Strong proposal writing skills, with a track record of securing new business through well-structured and persuasive submissions

As a Senior Project Manager, you will:

• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams, including Technicians, Scientists, and more junior Project Managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Manage multiple complex environmental projects from proposal through to completion, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, site remediations, and other specialized assignments.
• Engage directly with clients to define project objectives, develop scopes of work, and ensure alignment with regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Design and plan projects by selecting sampling locations and techniques, developing analytical programs, and preparing detailed budgets and proposals.
• Oversee project execution, including scheduling, resource allocation, subcontractor management, and field coordination.
• Provide technical leadership by offering expert advice, reviewing historical data, and ensuring scientific and regulatory accuracy in all deliverables.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on both your own work and that of others, ensuring all deliverables meet internal standards and client expectations.
• Review and produce high-quality technical reports, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
• Track project progress against timelines and budgets, proactively identifying and addressing risks or deviations.
• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals and quotes, identifying new opportunities, and maintaining strong client relationships that lead to repeat business.
• Contribute to internal initiatives, such as compliance, health and safety programs, training sessions, and corporate strategy discussions.
• Make strategic decisions regarding project execution, client negotiations, and financial matters
• Champion team development, providing coaching, performance feedback, and growth opportunities to junior staff and peers.

Experience / Qualifications

• Bachelor's or post-graduate degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
• P.Geo or P.Eng designation
• Minimum 10-15 years of experience in environmental consulting
• At least 5 years at the Project Manager level, with full ownership of projects, taking projects from conception to completion
• Extensive experience working on Contaminated Sites, Site Assessment & Remediation projects, including Phase I & II Site Assessments
• Prior recognition as a “Qualified Person” per Section 5 (2) of O. Reg. 153/04, or being eligible for such recognition
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects and lead diverse teams
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience supervising technical staff and junior project managers
• Strong proposal writing expertise
• Previous experience with client / business development
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and industry best practices
• Ability to make strategic decisions and manage client and subcontractor relationships

Fuze HR Solutions is committed to building a diverse, accessible, and equitable workforce. Our approach is twofold. Both internal, where we focus on creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees, and external, where we source and recruit from the most diverse candidate pools. Our teams are educated on current best practices at attracting, retaining, and working with the most talented and diverse candidates.As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to accommodating every candidate and encourage those who identify as a member of a visible minority group, or a person with a disability and requiring specific accommodations, to apply. For all questions, comments and feedback on our diversity and inclusion programs and policies or to request information relating to accommodation measures, please contact your local Fuze HR Solutions branch. We look forward to working with you.