Who are we looking for?

GHD is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Project Director to lead GHD’s involvement in large-scale mine remediation projects, delivered under long-term federal and public - sector programs with complex governance, multiple work packages, and extended execution horizons.

This role is intended to be dedicated to major remediation programs, with primary accountability for proposal leadership, early delivery planning, and execution readiness, and the potential to transition into execution-phase leadership as projects are awarded.

The position suits a senior PM with experience in remote or complex remediation, mining, or infrastructure projects, strong interface management with construction partners, and the ability to operate effectively in owner-led, compliance-heavy delivery environments.

Role Purpose The Senior Project Manager / Project Director will have overall accountability for leading GHD’s project management role on mine remediation projects, including:

Leading EOIs, RFQs, and RFPs for major remediation work packages

Managing GHD’s interfaces with construction partners and owners

Establishing project controls, governance, and delivery structures suitable for long-term remediation programs

Coordinating multidisciplinary technical inputs aligned with GHD’s scope of services

Your Main Responsibilities Will Include Project and Program leadership Act as GHD’s Senior Project Manager / Project Director for mine remediation bids and awarded packages

Lead multiple concurrent bid packages and delivery planning activities across rolling procurement schedules

Establish and manage project governance, scope, schedule, cost, risk, and change management frameworks

Provide a single point of accountability for GHD delivery across all assigned remediation projects

Owner &

- Construction Partner Interface Management Serve as primary interface between GHD, owners, and construction partners, ensuring alignment on strategy, scope, resourcing, and delivery approach

Support owners through federal or public-sector oversight, reporting, and compliance requirements





Manage coordination across multiple stakeholders in complex environments

Maintain clear communication pathways and issue resolution mechanisms across all parties

Scope &

- Technical Integration Oversight Provide integrated leadership across GHD’s typical remediation scopes, including:

Engineering for utilities and infrastructure (civil works, water management, power supply, tailings, environmental design)

Environmental compliance, monitoring, and reporting

Health and industrial hygiene management

Quality management related to contaminated materials and remediation activities

Project management, controls, cost, and scheduling for GHD’s scope

Leadership &

- Team Development Mentor and support project managers, engineers, and junior staff.

Contribute to building and strengthening delivery capability.

Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance project culture.

Uphold GHD’s commitment to health, safety, quality, and environmental performance.

What You Bring To The Team Experience &

- Technical Background 12+ years of experience delivering large infrastructure, remediation, or mining,

Demonstrated experience with remote, northern, or logistically complex projects

Strong understanding of owner-led delivery models, compliance obligations, and public accountability

Experience working alongside construction-focused partners where consulting, engineering, and construction roles are clearly differentiated

Experience working with and engaging with First Nations on complex projects, both as partners and subcontractors within the team

Project Leadership Skills Proven ability to lead multi-package, multi-stakeholder programs

Strong project controls mindset: scope integration, cost, schedule,



risk, and reporting

Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving project environments

Strong client-facing, partner-facing, and executive communication skills

Professional Qualifications Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Professional engineering designation preferred.

Experience in environmental remediation, contaminated land, or mine closure

What We Expect From You Lead the successful delivery of remediation and closure projects from development through execution.

Provide sound project and technical oversight during design, procurement, and construction phases.

Deliver high-confidence, execution-ready leadership on major mine remediation programs

Position GHD as a trusted, outcome-focused advisor to owners and partners

Build scalable delivery structures capable of supporting long-term program work

Uphold GHD’s standards for safety, quality, environmental performance, and Indigenous engagement The salary range for this position is $128,000 to $213,000. The posted salary range represents the expected hiring range for GHD locations in its major city centers. Ranges may vary for positions in other locations.

At GHD, base salary is determined by your skills, experience, qualifications, and work location. We are committed to offering competitive compensation and adhering to all relevant pay transparency legislation.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruiting is just getting started and may be used during the process to improve efficiency and fairness. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team. While AI supports some steps through the process, all final hiring decisions are made by humans

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal prospect employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

This position is for an existing vacancy.

📌 Senior Project Manager (Mine Remediation) GHD (Calgary)
🏢 Project Management Institute - Southern Alberta Chapter (PMI-SAC)
📍 Calgary