Associate Project Manager Jobs

YELLOWKNIFE WSP has an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our Yellowknife Office on a full-time basis. You’ll be part of a vibrant local team of scientist, engineers, and project managers. You’ll be managing a variety of projects and clients simultaneously, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Projects are related to environmental assessments, regulatory support, remediation, infrastructure, and mining.
A day in the life…

• As a project manager you will control and monitor the progress of projects with respect to scope, schedule, budget, quality, etc. and implement change as appropriate;
• You’ll be managing relationships with internal and external clients and ensuring that their needs are understood and met, providing your guidance and expertise;
• You will support the team with responding to requests for proposal, develop work scopes, budgets and schedules, as well as act as a proposal manager;
• You will be participating in a team environment, working closely with Project coordinators, other Project Managers, Senior Project Directors/Technical Leads and Field Technicians/Scientists/Engineers;
• You will be responsible for Project’s Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) planning, which includes working with clients on field requirements, review documentation, attendance at pre- and post-field meetings, site visits, etc.;
• You will be responsible for Sharepoint and file management, and quality control of documentation and systems.

What you'll bring to WSP…

• Valid PMP certification is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and ethics
• Sound understanding of the need for health and safety procedures in the workplace/possess a safety conscious attitude
• Excellent computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• University or equivalent Degree in Environmental Management, Ecology, Engineering or related natural/earth sciences
• Experience in engineering or environmental consulting an asset
• 3+ years of relevant consulting experience