Overview

VEI has recently established an office in Duncan, BC and is in the process of scaling up our operations! In this role you will play a key role in establishing and growing VEI’s presence in the province.

The Project Manager role is a multi-disciplinary role responsible for the successful delivery of Remediation projects across BC and Canada. This position leads the full lifecycle of projects including business development, estimating, project execution, financial management, and client relations.

The role is primarily office- and client-focused, coordinating internal teams and subcontractors to deliver effective solutions for projects in commercial, industrial, construction, mining, and oil & gas sectors.

Responsibilities

- Leverage existing relationships and develop, cultivate, and expand new client relationships to build a robust local client base.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for regional clients, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and trust, and identify and capture new project opportunities.
- Review bid opportunities, site assessments, remedial action plans, hydrogeological data to develop project designs. Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and strategic partners to develop cost estimates, schedule, and submit formal proposals.
- Focus primarily on establishing remediation work in BC, while also supporting growth in our complementary core services (water treatment, dewatering, high-resolution site characterization, research laboratory).
- Responsible for effective project management - ensuring that projects are planned, executed, and delivered on time, within budget, and to VEI’s highest quality standards.
- Oversee project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with client requirements and organizational objectives.
- Help to troubleshoot and resolve technical and project management challenges, based on your expertise.
- Mentor and support the growth of other future PM’s and operational resources as the BC team grows.

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Qualifications and Requirement

Excellent fit with VEI core values:

- Self-Motivated: proactive and driven, with a strong internal drive to take initiative, pursue opportunities and follow through, not for personal gain, but to advance the team and company, the proverbial “go-getter”.
- Innovative: creative and resourceful, with a passion for developing innovative and practical solutions.
- Team Member: deep commitment to collaboration and team success, by supporting colleagues, sharing knowledge freely, and working towards shared goals, recognizing that the best outcomes come from a strong team rather than individual achievements alone.
- Commitment to Quality: be disciplined and conscientious, detail oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality results.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the environmental remediation sector.
- More than 7 years’ experience in client management, business development, and sales within the environmental sector.
- More than 7 years’ experience in managing environmental projects including budgets and teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science; qualified designation (e.g., P.Eng. or P.Geo.) is an asset
- Strong communication skills for client and vendor interactions, and for delivering presentations at technical conferences, webinars, and Lunch & Learn meetings
- Adaptable and resourceful.
- Willing and able to travel
- Valid driver’s license and insurable

Work Arrangements In-person at VEI’s BC office, with incidental travel to project sites anywhere in Canada.





Compensation and Benefits

- Pay: $110k to 125k/year(depending on experience)
- RRSP: Eligible for employer-matched RRSP contributions
- Vacation: Three (3) weeks to start (plus statutory holidays)
- Benefits: Eligible for health and dental benefits package
- Other: Career development support

How to Apply (Application Requirements)
- Please submit via email to [email protected] , subject line "Application - Senior Project Manager - Remediation":
- Your resume as an attached file (Adobe PDF preferred); and
- A short note (3-5 sentences) in the body of your email describing a time when you managed an unexpected challenge on a project (such as equipment failure, complex site conditions, personnel challenges). Outline how you assessed the situation, led the response, and the outcome achieved.

Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) Notice
- Position is currently vacant - One (1) position, open until filled
- Posted pay band is: $110k to 125k/year
- VEI does not use an AI-based resume screening or applicant ranking HR process for applications received via email ([email protected]) or in person. We do, however, use third party AI features specific to various job posting platforms within those platforms, including Indeed and LinkedIn. VEI staff may individually use AI tools such as MS Copilot on an ad hoc basis to, e.g., evaluate, summarise and tabulate documents in their own workflows.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $110,000.00-$125,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Application question(s):
- A short note (3-5 sentences) in the body of your email describing a time when you managed an unexpected challenge on a project (such as equipment failure, complex site conditions, personnel challenges). Outline how you assessed the situation, led the response, and the outcome achieved.

Work Location: In person

📌 Remediation Senior Project Manager – Victoria/Duncan, BC
🏢 VEI Contracting
📍 Duncan