Job Description: Environmental Project Manager

Company: Fisher Engineering Limited
Location: Markham, Ontario
Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Fisher Engineering Limited is seeking an experienced and motivated Environmental Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of environmental consulting experience, preferably as an environmental engineer, with a strong background in hazardous materials (hazmat), environmental site assessments, contaminated site management, and project delivery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing environmental projects from initial assessment through investigation, remediation, and reporting. This role will also involve reviewing and providing technical oversight of reports prepared by junior staff, mentoring team members, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring projects meet applicable regulatory requirements and company quality standards.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical expertise, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while contributing to the continued growth of Fisher Engineering Limited's environmental services.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management

- Manage environmental projects from proposal development and budgeting through fieldwork, laboratory analysis, reporting, and project closeout.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and work plans to meet client requirements.
- Monitor project progress, costs, and profitability while ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget.
- Coordinate field staff, subcontractors, laboratories, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
- Review project deliverables, invoices, and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high standard of technical quality and client service.
- Ensure project activities are completed in accordance with approved scopes of work, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations.

2. Environmental Consulting and Technical Services

- Manage and oversee Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs).
- Oversee contaminated soil and groundwater investigations, delineation, and remediation projects.
- Manage excess soil investigations.
- Manage hazardous materials assessments, including asbestos, lead, mould, and other designated substances in buildings and industrial facilities.
- Oversee hazardous materials surveys and support demolition, renovation, and abatement planning.
- Interpret laboratory analytical results and evaluate environmental conditions in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Prepare and review technical reports, remediation plans, specifications, and recommendations.
- Coordinate environmental sampling, drilling programs, site inspections, and remediation activities.
- Provide technical guidance and recommendations to clients regarding environmental risks, regulatory compliance, and remediation options.
- Coordinate with environmental laboratories, drilling contractors, remediation contractors, and other technical specialists as required.
- Identify practical and cost-effective solutions to address environmental issues encountered during investigations and remediation projects.

3. Technical Review and Staff Development

- Review, edit, and provide technical oversight of environmental reports,



assessments, and project deliverables prepared by junior staff to ensure accuracy, completeness, technical quality, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Conduct senior review and provide professional sign-off on reports, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, hazardous materials assessments, contaminated site investigation reports, and remediation reports, before submission to clients.
- Provide constructive feedback and technical guidance to junior environmental staff to improve report writing, analytical skills, and project execution.
- Ensure reports meet company quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements before being issued to clients or submitted to regulatory authorities.
- Mentor junior project managers, environmental consultants, and field staff in technical procedures, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Assist junior staff with interpreting laboratory analytical results, developing conclusions and recommendations, and addressing technical challenges.
- Provide guidance on project scopes, field investigation programs, sampling procedures, and technical reporting.
- Ensure appropriate technical review and approval procedures are followed before reports are finalized.
- Promote consistency in report preparation, documentation, and project delivery across the environmental department.

4. Client Relations and Business Development

- Establish and maintain strong relationships with existing clients and develop new business opportunities.
- Prepare proposals, fee estimates, scopes of work, and project budgets.
- Identify opportunities to expand environmental services with existing clients and develop new client relationships.
- Participate in client meetings, project presentations, and business development activities.
- Respond to client inquiries and provide practical, cost-effective environmental solutions.
- Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project progress, technical findings, schedules, and potential issues.
- Support the development and implementation of strategies to grow Fisher Engineering Limited's environmental consulting services.
- Identify opportunities for collaboration between environmental, geotechnical, drilling, and laboratory services.

5. Team Leadership and Coordination

- Provide technical direction, mentorship, and support to environmental staff and junior project managers.
- Coordinate staff assignments and project resources to meet operational requirements.
- Support the professional development of team members through training, coaching, and technical guidance.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company health and safety policies.
- Encourage collaboration and effective communication between environmental, geotechnical, drilling, and laboratory teams.
- Assist management with identifying staffing requirements, improving departmental processes, and maintaining efficient project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

- Minimum of 10 years of relevant environmental consulting experience,



including project management responsibilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) designation in Ontario is preferred. Candidates with a strong environmental science background and equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental projects involving contaminated sites, environmental site assessments, and remediation.
- Strong experience with hazardous materials assessments, preferably including asbestos, lead, mould, and designated substances.
- Demonstrated experience reviewing technical reports prepared by junior staff and providing technical guidance and mentorship.
- Knowledge of Ontario environmental regulations, including applicable requirements under the Environmental Protection Act and relevant soil management regulations and guidelines.
- Experience preparing and reviewing technical reports, proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, deadlines, and client expectations.
- Experience coordinating field investigations, laboratory testing, subcontractors, and remediation contractors.
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Record of Site Condition (RSC) projects and Ontario's Brownfields framework.
- Familiarity with Ontario Regulation 153/04 and Ontario Regulation 406/19, as applicable to project work.
- Experience with excess soil management, contaminated soil disposal, and groundwater remediation.
- Relevant hazardous materials training or certifications.
- Experience working with environmental laboratories and drilling contractors.
- Strong understanding of occupational health and safety requirements for hazardous materials and contaminated site work.
- Experience providing technical review and quality assurance for environmental reports issued to clients and regulatory authorities.

Skills and Competencies

- Excellent project management, organizational, and time management skills.
- Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven leadership, mentoring, and team coordination capabilities.
- Strong client service and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound technical and business decisions.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to identify technical issues, evaluate potential solutions, and provide practical recommendations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and environmental project management tools.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.

What We Offer

- Market-competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to work on a diverse range of environmental consulting projects.
- A collaborative, multidisciplinary work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- The opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of Fisher Engineering Limited's environmental services.

Pay: $80,000.00-$90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- RRSP match

Work Location: In person

📌 Environmental Project Manager (Markham)
🏢 Fisher Engineering
📍 Markham