Project Manager

Are you ready to be part of Western Canada’s leading environmental team? At KBL, we specialize in delivering inspired environmental solutions across Environmental Projects & Consulting Services, Waste Facilities, and Transportation. As an emerging leader in the industry, we attribute our success to our exceptional team. Safety is our top priority, and we are guided by our core values of accountability, diligence, resourcefulness, and responsibility.

We are currently seeking to add a **Project Manager** to our team.

**Position Title**:Project Manager

**Reports to**:Area Manager

**Department**:Projects

**Work Location**: Western Canada, Remote, or any KBL Office (Leduc, Richmond, Winnipeg, Yellowknife or Whitehorse)

**Position Summary**

The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of the project over its entire lifespan (plan, execute, monitor and finalize) according to deadlines and approved budget.

**Work Location**

The Project Manager can work from a KBL office, or remotely from any location in Western Canada.
This position will be responsible for managing projects primarily in the northern territories and will require approximately 30% or more travel to our North of 60 project sites. Travel uplift, accommodations and flights are provided or paid for by KBL.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Accurate estimation of civil earthworks, environmental, pipeline and/or demolition projects.
- Ensuring projects are executed in accordance with contracts, drawings and specifications.
- Ensuring projects meet or exceed project goals in regards to Safety, Cost, Productivity, Schedule, Profitability and QA/QC.
- Responsible for continual cost control, management and forecasting of projects including daily review and approval of daily LEM’s.
- Review and approval of required project administration and documentation.
- Manage project contract agreements to ensure they are reviewed, processed and executed.
- Prepare and collect progress billings and holdback receivables in a timely manner.
- Procure & manage subcontractors and suppliers.
- Communicate with the client during project execution and develop & maintain client relationships.
- Negotiate contracts, change management and claims.
- Provide leadership in safety by ensuring all company, client and legislated Safety policies and procedures are met or exceeded.
- Ensure all necessary project safety provisions and procedures are implemented on each and every project.
- Mentor site supervisors to ensure they are competent in the input of field data capture and job costing.

**Physical Requirements**

This position requires long periods of sitting, data entry, and computer work for extended periods. You are responsible for working in a safe and proper manner utilizing Workplace Ergonomics to avoid injury to oneself and to others.

**Qualifications**
- Proficient knowledge of environmental work in Canada's far North
- Post-secondary education - Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science Degree or equivalent Engineering Technologist program.
- A combination of education and field-based experience may also be considered.
- Proficient computer skills. (MS Office & MS Project at a minimum)
- 5-10 years of relevant Project Management experience related to Oil & Gas Construction, Demolition, Earthworks, Pipeline or Environmental Remediation/Reclamation.
- Knowledge and experience in heavy equipment operations will be an asset.
- Experience in dewatering and water treatment would be a definite asset.
- Survey experience would also be a definite asset.
- Work and/or travel in varied terrains, weather conditions, isolated locations and by various means of transportation.
- Can work well as a team member or independently with little direction.
- Must be reliable, mature, punctual, motivated.
- Strong detail orientation with computer skills.
- Solid communication and customer service skills
- Career opportunities - we are a growing company
- Professional development - learn from the best in the industry
- Competitive benefits package including all the basics plus Health Care Spending Account, Wellness Account and matching RRSP
- Managers who are held accountable for employee engagement
- Flexible working environment and hours
- Comfortable and modern workspace and amenities
- Competitive pay that matches your experience and qualifications