Project Manager - Environmental Remediation (Northern Ontario)

Milestone is looking for creative people who enjoy a challenge. We provide contracting excellence to our clients, daring them to let us collaborate on their toughest and most sensitive projects across Canada. Specializing in soil and ground remediation, water treatment, heavy civil construction, building decommissioning, land reclamation and rehabilitating sensitive habitats; our people thrive in a fast paced and everchanging environment. Everyone on our team believes in finding creative solutions for our clients while making a positive impact to our environment and community. This can be a tough job and isn’t for everyone. Milestone is up to the challenge, are you?

Milestone’s success comes from putting our team first. We are employee-owned and commit to keeping our people safe, offering competitive wages and benefits, and providing opportunity for professional growth and development. Putting our people first is a promise we have been able to deliver on for the last 10 years and we continue growing stronger. If you think you are a fit, then we want you to grow with us.

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At Milestone, we collaborate relentlessly; we strive to inspire a diverse team of talent; we care, we are equitable, we are inclusive. We want every team member to feel and know they belong here. We are inspired by our people - the best in the business. Our work with Indigenous partners and communities has been a tremendous source of pride and learning for Milestone. We are committed to Indigenous Peoples as partners and employees. We have much to learn from all our partners and employees. We look forward to continuing to attract and retain the best people to tackle the most complex challenges of a cleaner world. Only through acknowledging and encouraging everyone’s potential and contributions will we succeed.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc. (MECI) is seeking a Project Manager to provide overall direction for the completion of environmental remediation projects. Project Managers are responsible for project performance including costs, schedule, planning, project coordination, quality, and project status. It is essential that they establish and maintain excellent relationships with subcontractors, consultants, administrative support, and our clients.

Your attention to detail and exceptional time-management will be called upon regularly to process contract drawings and their specifications, record contract changes, make budget revisions and provide input into cost control.

Your contribution will be integral in the areas of performing material take-offs and pricing for project control recording, and reviewing bid documents (specifications, drawings, addendums, bid alternates, delivery dates, and bid closing dates.)

All the above will be performed by tapping into your excellent organizational and computer skills, utilizing software to manage data and facilitate effective retrieval of information.

You will be responsible for representing Milestone in a professional way that reflects our core values of Ingenuity, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Caring, Accountability and Collaboration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare contracts and negotiate changes to contractual agreements with Clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.


• Manage and report on project performance to senior management.


• Authorize project expenditures and procurement requisitions, i.e., purchase orders, invoices, and expense claims within higher limits of authority.


• Motivate project team staff to deliver quality results on time and on budget, and mentor others for success.


• Working with the project superintendent to establish and maintain our strict health and safety culture and environmental programs.


• Ensuring comprehensive project close-out


• Efficiently managing project meetings.

Health and Safety

• Reads, understands, and follows MECI’s Corporate Health and Safety Program, Policy, and Procedures. Ensures health and safety is considered in the performance of all activities both on and off the job. Participation in H & S initiatives will be monitored and reviewed as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have a degree from an accredited university in a discipline relevant to project management, engineering, or equivalent, and a track record for leading large projects.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 3 years related experience is required.


• 8-10 years of related experience is a strong asset.


• Experience working in the environmental contracting industry is desired.


• Experience with Heavy Bid and Heavy Job software is desired.


• Experience working with Indigenous communities is an asset.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Exceptional time-management.


• Excellent writing and verbal communications.


• Ability to work independently.


• Punctual and reliable.


• Organized and detail oriented.


• Work well with others.


• Problem solving.


• Decisions making.


• Critical thinking.


• Job task planning and organizing.


• Computer proficient

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is primarily in an office environment out of the Ottawa office but requires frequent travel to work sites, to monitor the progress of work and to meet with Site Superintendents and clients.


• Must be willing to travel.

Our Culture:

We are a Canadian employee-owned business – a collaborative, caring team driven by ingenuity, accountability, and a shared commitment to making a difference. Whether you’re on-site or supporting from behind the scenes, your contribution matters. At Milestone, we invest in people who want to build something meaningful – for our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging:

At Milestone, we believe our strength lies in the diversity of our people and the inclusive culture we foster every day. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and base our employment decisions on merit, qualifications, and ability. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Inclusion is embedded in how we work, collaborate, and lead. We actively strive to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute fully. Our dedication to learning, accountability, and cultural awareness helps us grow as individuals and as an organization.
We are especially proud of our partnerships and work with Indigenous Peoples and communities. These relationships are a continuing source of growth, knowledge, and mutual respect. We commit to listening, learning, and participating in meaningful truth and reconciliation efforts in collaboration with Indigenous partners, employees, and communities across Canada.

At Milestone, we recognize that the diverse perspectives, experiences, and talents of our team are key to solving the complex environmental challenges of today and tomorrow. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining individuals who reflect the communities we serve and share our vision for a cleaner, more equitable world.

Compensation & Benefits:

At Milestone Environmental Contracting Inc., we recognize that our people are our greatest strength. We are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success.

• Competitive salary based on experience, skills, internal equity, and work location;


• Comprehensive health, dental, and prescription drug coverage;


• Annual pro-rated $500 Health Spending Account;


• Group Registered Savings Plan (GRSP) with employer matching after 3 months of employment;


• Three weeks’ vacation to start;


• Paid Annual Cultural Day to celebrate what matters most to you;


• Annual professional development budget to support certifications, training, and career advancement.