Senior Project Manager

About Us

Canacre’s core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow’s environment, land and right-of-way risks today.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

About this Role

The Project Manager is accountable for project/s deliverables from conception through to completion, including quality assurance, risk assessment, milestone deliverables, forecasting, managing scope creep within scope the defined scope from the client delivered on time and on budget.  The Project Manager will have direct communication with the client and be responsible for meeting client expectations.  

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and lead internal resources, set expectations and priorities, determine metrics, obtain deliverables and achieve milestones. 
• Liaise directly with clients or Client Manager and provide reports, updates and solutions. 
• Support development of project messaging for stakeholders, including landowners and communities. 
• Manage detailed tracking and communication of project progress from a task, time, schedule, and cost perspective. 
• Ensure all client deliverables are completed and delivered on schedule. 
• Follow all Canacre’s established best practices and procedures for project management.
• Review client deliverables to ensure quality.
• Identify and provide project details for tracking purposes. 
• Host weekly or biweekly meetings with the client and internal project team to review progress, concerns, updates, schedule and deliverables. 
• Update senior management and the project team on changes in scope, status of the project and schedule changes/expectations. 
• Identify project risks, establish solutions and escalate accordingly within Internal Management. 
• Manage changes in project scopes, identifies solutions for potential issues and devises contingency plans as required, while engaging the appropriate resources. 
• Identify change orders, generate necessary documentation and negotiate such change orders with the client. 
• Approve expenses and monitor timesheets/budgets. 
• Ensure safety and training requirements are met and in place to meet client expectations. 
• Work with Business Development to identify opportunities for additional business opportunities with current and potential clients
• Maintain relationships and coordinates with third parties; such as sub-contractors, strategic partners, or vendors.

What You'll Bring

• Post-secondary degree in Biology, Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science, Project management or Business.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional services consulting experience, working with external clients.
• Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in a management role.
• Project Management and execution experience on environmental compliance projects is considered an asset.
• As part of the role, this person should also be able to participate as a witness as part of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s CEC process.
• A proven track record in project planning, executing, managing and closing on projects.
• A proven track record of delivering projects within scope, on time and on budget.
• Ability to manage, mentor and lead others.
• Ability to run meetings and effectively capture decisions and actions.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated and highly organized with strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to build strong, lasting relationships with key stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• PMP designation is considered an asset.

What You'll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
• Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Pet Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.