GHD is a global network of multi-disciplinary professionals providing clients with integrated solutions through engineering, environmental, design, and construction expertise. Our future-focused, innovative approaches connect and support communities around the world, enhancing resilience and sustainability for generations to come.

Established in 1928, we remain wholly owned by our people. We are a team of more than 10,000 diverse and skilled individuals connected by over 200 offices across five continents: Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to join our Contaminant Assessment and Remediation (CAR) team in Vancouver, BC. This role will lead multidisciplinary environmental projects, applying engineering solutions across waste treatment, site remediation, and pollution control to prevent, manage, and remediate environmental risks. The successful candidate will also build robust client relationships and support sustainable regional growth.

Working with an energetic and high-performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Contaminated Sites Leadership & Delivery

- Provide technical and strategic leadership across complex contaminated site portfolios (Phase I/II ESAs, RAPs, risk assessment, remediation design, and long-term management), ensuring regulatory-compliant project closure • Act as accountable technical authority, leading or enabling multidisciplinary teams to deliver defensible, cost-effective, and cutting-edge risk-based solutions aligned with provincial and federal frameworks

Project & Portfolio Management





- Lead portfolios of provincially and federally regulated projects from proposal through execution and close-out, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality performance • Partner with the Business Group Leader on business planning, resourcing, workload forecasting, and revenue performance (DCC and federal procurement experience are assets)

Technical Excellence & Advisory

- Champion technical quality, continuous improvement, and innovative remediation approaches aligned with evolving regulations and best practices • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders

Client & Market Leadership

- Build and grow key client relationships across federal, industrial, and public sectors, driving client satisfaction, repeat business, and strategic growth • Represent the organization in industry forums, professional associations, and regulatory engagements

People Leadership & Development

- Mentor, supervise, and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering career progression, knowledge sharing, and succession planning • Build inclusive, high-performing teams with clear expectations and strong technical discipline

Health, Safety, Quality, Environment & Culture

- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSQE standards, proactively addressing performance trends and non-compliance • Drive a collaborative, cutting-edge culture that enhances technical outcomes,



client experience, and operational efficiency

What You Will Bring to the Team

- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline; professional registration in BC (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag.)
- 10+ years’ experience leading contaminated sites assessment and remediation projects, with senior technical accountability
- Proven track record managing complex projects/portfolios and maintaining strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
- In-depth knowledge of BC and federal contaminated sites regulations, guidance, and approval processes
- Strong leadership capability, including mentoring, supervising, and developing multidisciplinary teams
- Advanced proposal development, technical reporting, and writing skills with a client-focused, commercial mindset
- Ability to balance technical excellence with delivery efficiency and business awareness
- Highly organized, self-directed leader with strong decision-making and time management skills
- Confident communicator able to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvement
- Valid driver’s license with ability to support field and client activities as required

Salary range: $110,220 - $183,700 based on experience. As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

📌 Project Director, Contamination Assessment & Remediation (Vancouver)
🏢 GHD Group
📍 Vancouver