Position:	Sr. Project Manager, Remote
Posted:	06/17/2026

JOB POSITION ROLE: The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) assists CAPE in achieving its strategic and business objectives by executing project management processes (initiation, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing) for various project types. The Sr. PM demonstrates tangible progress toward integrating all the processes in the project management knowledge areas (scope, cost, time, quality, human resource, communications, risk, procurement and stakeholder management) so the project functions as a cohesive whole. The Sr. PM will be engaged in meeting the requirements for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and incorporate integration management into aspects of their work. The Sr. PM may be required to be technically competent in a specific area or may be trained to execute work in broader areas as defined by CAPE. The Sr. PM initiates and acts on communications from CAPE’s executive and operational leadership teams and must effectively control workgroups of scientists, engineers, procurement specialists, subcontractors, field personnel, and clients to achieve CAPE’s financial goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Sr. PM will focus on executing projects, supporting other project managers, and obtaining sufficient experience to for PMP certification. Execution of work aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) is expected.

• Create a Project Charter for each project
  • Assist with the analysis of what projects can be performed for the least cost, time, resources and risk
  • Determine if the business case can be achieved
  • Evaluate success probability the given constraints scope, time, cost, risk, resources, and quality requirements
  • Thoroughly walk through the project and document the plan prior to initiating any actual work
• Develop a written plan detailing how the project will be executed, monitored and controlled, and closed
  • Write the plan for planning and obtain approval
  • Execute the plan for planning
  • Develop initial project management plan
• Perform project integration management
  • Execute work
  • Monitor and control stakeholders, scope, schedule, safety, cost, quality, resources, risk, procurement, and manage the risk register
  • Analyze performance data, evaluate project performance against baselines
  • Perform change management and modify the management plan as necessary
• Provide project communications, project support, and support CAPE policies/procedures support
  • Thoroughly evaluate changes that arise on all constraints (scope, time, cost, risk, procurements, and quality) and communicate the impact to stakeholders
  • Perform monthly project reviews, maintain project schedules, integrate changes into the cost control system
  • Perform technical work as required: develop management reports and documents (drawings, specifications, cost estimates, etc.); provide onsite technical assistance; and review contractor submittals
  • Maintain professional licensing and certifications
  • Develop and maintain knowledge of corporate policies, reporting systems, cost control, and management systems. Ensure safety on all assigned projects, comply with CAPE’s time keeping policy, and participate annual performance evaluation meetings with Supervisor and direct reports

KEY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE AREAS

Integration

• Establish that the project charter exists and aligns with CAPE’s strategic and financial. If no Charter exists work with Senior Staff to develop a Charter that is achievable
• Prepare the Plan for planning for all features of work and each knowledge area (scope, time, cost, risk, communication, resources, procurement, quality, and stakeholders)
• Execute the Plan so the project exists and functions as a cohesive whole
• Update or modify the Plan and baselines as changes are encountered and scope changes are approved
• Balance all the processes in knowledge areas with each other
• Demonstrate competency with respect to the project work understanding of issues relevant to the broad organization and business

Scope

• Prepare the Scope Management Plan / execute Scope Management Plan
• Utilize Work Breakdown Structures
• Monitor work package progress ensuring that contract scope is completed and no more than the contract scope is completed
• Identify changes to scope and implement the change management process
• Schedule
• Design, develop and maintain project schedules using appropriate techniques
• Execute the project according to the schedule
• Prevent or minimize project delays
• Establish and monitor productivity goals

Cost

• Prepare the Cost Control Plan / execute the Cost Control Plan
• Utilize CAPE cost control and forecasting systems
• Understand the relationship between the project cost estimate, project budget, and cost control methods
• Produce accurate monthly review of project actual costs and forecast direct costs estimate to complete

Safety

• Ensure that the safety lead develops the project Safety Plan and execute the work accordingly
• Ensure safety on all assigned projects with no reportable incidents or accidents on all assigned projects and follow corporate reporting requirements for incidents

Resources Maintain efficient and productive support/resources to assigned projects in accordance with the Human Resource Plan Effectively develop and manage/utilize assigned project staff resources

Communications Develop the Communications Plan / execute the Communications Plan Thoroughly evaluate changes that arise on all constraints (scope, time, cost, risk, procurements, and quality) and communicate the impact to stakeholders

Risk Identify, analyze, and respond to project risk elements in accordance with the Risk Management Plan

Procurement Develop the Procurement Management Plan / Execute the Procurement Management Plan Manage sub-contractors and approval of sub-contractor invoices   MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS – Sr, PM: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Science (Geology, Biology, Chemistry) or Construction Management, or in lieu of a college degree, a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and formal training in Construction Management plus five (5) years field experience in Construction. Three (3) years of progressively responsible related field experience and task management; two (2) years of experience as onsite Quality Control that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities relative to environmental and infrastructure work. BA or BS in Engineering/Science field or Construction Management preferred. 5 years of experience as a PM and have all required experience and training as indicated above in key skills and knowledge areas.  Promotion to be approved by independent review with the PM’s direct supervisor and another senior operations manager. Must have a professional certification (PG/PE/PMP). Must have managed two projects successfully greater than $5 M each. Cape Environmental Management Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

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