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