Senior Environmental Project Manager (Upstream)

About the role

GHD is seeking a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead delivery of complex environmental programs supporting large-scale upstream oil and gas operations across North America. This role operates within a portfolio-driven delivery model, translating client objectives into coordinated execution across multiple field-based and regulatory-driven projects.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and plan projects using disciplined project management practices (scope confirmation, WBS, schedule, risk planning, onboarding).
• Manage execution and controls: track progress, issues, changes, and dependencies; maintain project records in the project workspace for traceability.
• Carefully coordinate communications and reporting cadence; maintain deadline control for regulatory and client reporting obligations.
• Manage vendors and subcontractors under defined procedures; ensure work plans and outputs follow required verification pathways.
• Support digital field data collection and standardized reporting workflows; contribute to dashboards and evidence packs used for program and project visibility.
• Prepare deliverables and ensure they are ready for check/review and director approval prior to external use.
• Escalate risks and deviations early using leading indicators and agreed thresholds to support 'no surprises' delivery.
• Close out projects with complete documentation, lessons learned, and handoff as required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience in delivery environments requiring strong compliance and documentation.
• Ability to manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk with a structured approach.
• Strong coordination skills across field/office resources and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing and managing recurring reporting deliverables.
• Background in Upstream field support programs (basin/state regulatory environments) and/or mining closure and waste management programs.
• Familiarity with structured delivery frameworks that embed assurance (verification, documentation, audit trails) into workflows.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Geology, Environmental Science or related field.
• PE or PG will be highly regarded.
• 8+ years of upstream oil & gas environmental consulting experience including environmental remediation and site assessments, report writing, data management & interpretation, project coordination, and managing clients.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of California regulatory environment; knowledge of other state's regulatory environment a plus.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification a plus.
• Experience with repeatable, high-volume programs where standardization and automation are used to improve efficiency.
• Familiarity with analytics dashboards and data management practices that support compliance tracking and decision-making.