Project Manager, Environmental and Permitting Services |
| August 09, 2012 - September 06, 2012 |
| Location: | Vancouver, BC (Canada) |
| Salary Range: | DOE |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Benefits: | GL Garrad Hassan North America offers an excellent benefit package. |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Department: | 452 - Environmental and Permitting Services |
| Description: | GL Garrad Hassan (GL GH) is the world�s largest independent technical and engineering consultancy for renewable energy, serving the onshore and offshore wind, wave, tidal and solar sectors. From its offices across the globe, it offers a full service to stakeholders at all stages of the renewable energy project lifecycle which includes engineering, consultancy services, industry standard technology products and professional training courses.
GL GH is a fast-growing consultancy seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager for the Environmental and Permitting Services Department, to be located in Vancouver. The primary focus of this position is to manage environmental and permitting mandates, such as full-scale environmental assessments and permitting applications under the BC Environmental Assessment Act, for wind and solar developments. The PM may also assist the VP in strategic business development, team building and quality control, with a focus on seeking additional opportunities in the BC wind energy market.
The working environment is fast-paced with staff working across a wide range of active projects. GL GH is looking for a dynamic and versatile individual with experience and training in relevant fields such as biology (wildlife, vegetation, wetlands, etc.) or land planning; the selected individual will be requested to undertake studies in their field of expertise as well as manage environmental/ permitting mandates.
This position is based in Vancouver and requires the willingness and availability to travel up to 30% of time for periods of a week or more at a time.
GL Garrad Hassan North America offers an excellent benefit package.
GL Garrad Hassan North America is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the work place.
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| Duties: | ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
� Undertake and/or supervise specialized studies for large-scale wind and other renewable projects in his/her field, such as ecology (wildlife, flora), land planning, noise, visual, etc.
� Coordinate the overall execution of mandates by making optimal use of our multidisciplinary technical & scientific resources (internal and external) working in a matrix structure;
� Coordinating the work of available resources and external experts in charge of specialized aspects of environmental impact studies;
� Organizing and actively participating in consultation activities with different stakeholder groups, including regulatory agencies, local communities and First Nations;
� Establish and maintain sustainable relationships and good communication with clients, vendors, sub-contractors and other project stakeholders;
� Manage budgets, teams and timelines of large-scale environmental mandates;
� Business development (client meetings, attending conferences, proposal writing, budgeting)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
� None short-term
� Possible management of staff depending on team structure and growth |
| Qualifications: | TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
� Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations and best practices applicable to wind energy projects in British Columbia; (knowledge in other Canadian or US jurisdictions an asset);
� Thorough understanding of permitting processes;
� Knowledge of First Nations and First Nations issues in British Columbia
� Excellent analytical and reporting abilities;
� Excellent oral and written communications skills;
� Demonstrated skills in project management and business development.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
� Bachelor�s degree or Master�s degree (preferred) in a relevant field, namely biology (wildlife, ecology, conservation), land planning or environmental law;
� Experience with environmental and/or permitting in the wind or renewable energy industry; and/or experience in regulatory affairs;
� 2-5 years of relevant experience;
We only consider online applications; please apply now. |
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