Project Director

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to protecting our environment and at GHD, we are committed to helping you do exactly that. 

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to help our clients manage their environmental liability risks, maintain regulatory compliance and continue to protect human and ecological health.

Who are we looking for?   

We are seeking an experienced Project Director to join our Contamination Assessment and Remediation (CAR) team in Vancouver, BC. This role will lead multidisciplinary environmental projects, applying engineering solutions across waste treatment, site remediation, and pollution control to prevent, manage, and remediate environmental risks. The successful candidate will also build strong client relationships and support sustainable regional growth.

Our Hybrid Work Model:

Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model involving a combination of in-office collaboration and the flexibility of working remotely.  Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. Work from home occasionally to allow convenience and enhance time when needed.

In an ever-changing world, it requires creativity and innovation to stay ahead.

As part of a diverse global team, you will be work on complex and rewarding contaminated site related projects and have opportunity to be at the forefront of driving technological advancements in the industry.      

See what the power of commitment can do for you. 

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: 

Contaminated Sites Leadership & Delivery

• Provide technical and strategic leadership across complex contaminated site portfolios (Phase I/II ESAs, RAPs, risk assessment, remediation design, and long-term management), ensuring regulatory-compliant closure
• Act as accountable technical authority, leading or enabling multidisciplinary teams to deliver defensible, cost-effective, and innovative risk-based solutions aligned with provincial and federal frameworks

Project & Portfolio Management

• Lead portfolios of provincially and federally regulated projects from proposal through execution and close-out, ensuring scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality performance
• Partner with the Business Group Leader on business planning, resourcing, workload forecasting, and revenue performance (DCC/federal procurement experience is an asset)

Technical Excellence & Advisory

• Champion technical quality, continuous improvement, and innovative remediation approaches aligned with evolving regulations and best practices
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders

Client & Market Leadership

• Build and grow key client relationships across federal, industrial, and public sectors, driving client satisfaction, repeat business, and strategic growth
• Represent the organization in industry forums, professional associations, and regulatory engagements

People Leadership & Development

• Mentor, supervise, and develop multidisciplinary teams, fostering career progression, knowledge sharing, and succession planning
• Build inclusive, high-performing teams with clear expectations and strong technical discipline

Health, Safety, Quality, Environment & Culture

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with HSQE standards, proactively addressing performance trends and non-compliance
• Drive a collaborative, innovative culture that enhances technical outcomes, client experience, and operational efficiency

What you will bring to the team: 

·  Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline; professional registration in BC (e.g., P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Ag.) 

·  10+ years’ experience leading contaminated sites assessment and remediation projects, with senior technical accountability

·  Proven track record managing complex projects/portfolios and maintaining strong client relationships as a trusted advisor 

·  In-depth knowledge of BC and federal contaminated sites regulations, guidance, and approval processes 

·  Strong leadership capability, including mentoring, supervising, and developing multidisciplinary teams 

·  Advanced proposal development, technical reporting, and writing skills with a client-focused, commercial mindset 

·  Ability to balance technical excellence with delivery efficiency and business awareness 

·  Highly organized, self-directed leader with strong decision-making and time management skills 

·  Confident communicator able to engage effectively with clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders 

·  Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, integrity, and continuous improvement 

·  Valid driver’s license with ability to support field and client activities as required

Salary range: $110,220 - $183,700 based on experience. 

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As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.