Project Manager

**Company Description**

Terrapex is a Canadian, employee-owned company offering specialized consulting services in environmental, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and health and safety fields across Ontario. With offices in Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and the Durham Region (Oshawa), our multidisciplinary team of over 120 full-time engineers and scientists are dedicated to providing expert solutions.

Terrapex has established its business with our core values of integrity, technical excellence, respect, personal service, and a safe and practical approach. Our dedicated and diverse team takes pride in our reputation for delivering quality work, a reputation that has fueled our steady growth since our founding in 1995.

We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a **Project Manager** to join our Environmental Services team. This is a full-time, senior-level position based in the **Durham Region (Oshawa),** ideal for a seasoned professional with a passion for managing complex environmental projects, leading and developing teams, and building lasting client relationships.

**We’re looking for someone who**:

- Is passionate about mentoring and developing junior staff
- Has a strong professional network and a track record of cultivating client relationships that drive growth and long-term partnerships
- Strong proposal writing skills, with a track record of securing new business through well-structured and persuasive submissions

As a** Project Manager**, you will:

- ** Lead and mentor multidisciplinary project teams**, including Technicians, Scientists, and more junior Project Managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
- **Manage multiple complex environmental projects**from proposal through to completion, including Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, site remediations, and other specialized assignments.
- **Engage directly with clients**to define project objectives, develop scopes of work, and ensure alignment with regulatory and contractual requirements.
- **Design and plan projects**by selecting sampling locations and techniques, developing analytical programs, and preparing detailed budgets and proposals.
- **Oversee project execution**, including scheduling, resource allocation, subcontractor management, and field coordination.
- **Provide technical leadership**by offering expert advice, reviewing historical data, and ensuring scientific and regulatory accuracy in all deliverables.
- **Conduct quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC)**on both your own work and that of others, ensuring all deliverables meet internal standards and client expectations.
- **Review and produce high-quality technical reports**, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards and client requirements.
- **Track project progress**against timelines and budgets, proactively identifying and addressing risks or deviations.
- **Support business development efforts**by preparing proposals and quotes, identifying new opportunities, and maintaining strong client relationships that lead to repeat business.
- **Contribute to internal initiatives**, such as compliance, health and safety programs, training sessions, and corporate strategy discussions.
- **Make strategic decisions**regarding project execution, client negotiations, and financial matters
- **Champion team development**, providing coaching, performance feedback, and growth opportunities to junior staff and peers.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s or post-graduate degree in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field
- 12+ years of experience in environmental consulting or project management
- Prior recognition as a “Qualified Person” per Section 5 (2) of O. Reg. 153/04, or being eligible for such recognitionPossession of a professional designation (P.Eng., P.Geo., C.E.T.)
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-phase projects and lead diverse teams
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
- Experience supervising technical staff and junior project managers
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and industry best practices
- Ability to make strategic decisions and manage client and subcontractor relationships