Project Manager

Clifton, an award-winning engineering and environmental consultancy, that opened its doors in 1978. The goal was simple: provide innovative and pragmatic solutions to help our clients build our communities. Forty years later, we are now one of the largest and most respected independent engineering firms in Western Canada. Clifton is continuing to grow and develop new markets.

At Clifton, you become part of a professional community that thrives on the contributions of junior and seasoned team members alike. Seasoned experts invest heavily in junior members, mentoring them in both the technical and non-technical aspects of their role, helping them to advance their careers. Our new team members bring fresh ideas and contribute to the multiple perspectives from which we view challenges. This promotes the innovation and agility that keeps us thriving.

We value our people and encourage work-life harmony. We offer a compensation package with a competitive salary, a pension plan, health benefits, and one of the most comprehensive employee assistance programs in the industry.

Clifton is currently searching for a Professional Environmental Engineer, Civil Engineer, Geologist or other Qualified Environmental Professional to join our Site Assessment and Remediation team in Edmonton. In this role, you will lead and manage soil and groundwater investigations and remediation programs, manage client expectations, write and professionally stamp technical reports and prepare proposals, support business development, train and mentor staff, and contribute to the success of our environmental projects and teams. This role is intended for individuals with between three (3) and twelve (12) years of experience coordinating and managing environmental site assessment and remediation projects.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conducting technical document review, interpreting environmental data and designing soil, groundwater and soil vapour assessment, delineation and remediation programs.
- Managing Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, Phase II Environmental Site Assessments, groundwater monitoring and sampling programs, soil vapour assessments and remediation programs including the completion of safety plans and ground disturbance procedures.
- Acting as the day-to-day contact for Clients in the overall technical and administrative management of their environmental projects.
- Liaising with regulators and stakeholders on behalf of clients.
- Leading project teams and providing technical oversight, direction and support to other Clifton professionals and technicians in relation to the execution of project-related office and field tasks.
- Preparing technical reports and proposals, performing peer reviews, stamping professional work product.
- Training staff in the proper execution of field tasks and the use of equipment.
- Supporting the groups business development activities.
- Adapting Clifton’s Quality Management System into project delivery.
- Other duties, as required.

**Required Qualifications and Experience**
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or a related geoscience field.
- Currently registered as a Professional Engineer, Geologist or Geoscientist with APEGA, or another Professional Association which is considered as a Qualified Professional in Alberta, or similar professional designation in another jurisdiction in Canada and eligible for professional designation status in Alberta.
- A minimum of three years of direct field experience conducting intrusive investigations, soil monitoring and sampling, and groundwater well installation, development, monitoring and sampling.
- Strong interest in learning advanced environmental skills associated with soil, groundwater and soil vapour assessment methods, risk management, risk assessment and remediation.
- Strong organizational skills, including effective management of multiple and conflicting priorities with a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, in the context of work/life balance.
- Ability to work independently and in teams on project assignments, and comfort delegating project tasks.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite of products.
- Continued attention to safety and safe work environments, with a strong workplace safety orientation.

**Physical Requirements**
- Operate a pickup truck or van requiring a standard Class 5 Driver’s License to travel to project locations and transport equipment for sampling and testing at a variety of job sites.
- Lift, bend, and turn while being able to move samples and equipment from one place to another, in and out of vehicles, and around the project site.
- Work on uneven terrain and near large construction equipment.
- Work in a variety of weather conditions, sometimes for extended hours, and in remote locations.

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