Our client, a land developer and home builder that has been in business for over 30 years. They have land holdings and active projects throughout the Greater Toronto Area and  specializes in large-scale, low-rise developments, transforming them from raw land into thriving communities. Due to growth and success, they have an immediate need for a Director (or Senior Project Manager/Engineer), Land Development.

Senior Land Development Manager/Engineer

Our client is seeking an experienced individual with an engineering background who has a thorough understanding of the low-rise land development process for large subdivision throughout the GTA and has experience managing multiple projects with the objective of minimizing project timelines and costs. This individual will manage the Project Manager and report to the VP, Development.

 Duties and Responsibilities

•  Manage the preliminary engineering process up to draft plan approval including ability to critically review and understand impacts of various required studies and reports including FSR’s and SIS’s (or SWS’s)

• Critically manage the detailed design process including meeting with and managing consultants and agencies

• Detailed review of all tenders and RFQ’s as they relate to various site works to ensure Contracts allow for jobs to be completed smoothly

• Manage the site servicing process including earthworks, site servicing, hydro and utility installation and landscaping

• Visit sites to see field conditions and job progress

• Review and approve invoices, change orders, PCs, and purchase orders

• Monitor and ensure compliance with subdivision agreements, servicing agreements, permit conditions, etc.

• Create and regularly monitor budgets

• Create, monitor and update project schedules, trackers, and checklists

• Help track outstanding securities and expedite reductions

• Manage and liaise with municipal staff as needed

• Ensure smooth relationship and coordination with housing staff and site personnel

 Qualifications

•  Professional Engineer or similar with strong experience in large, low-rise residential subdivisions

• Thorough understanding of subdivision design, methods, materials, costs, and timelines

• Experience in managing and updating project budgets and schedules

• Experience dealing with various agencies including municipal staff

• Familiarity with various reports, studies, zoning, etc. involved in the approvals process and how each will impact specific projects

• Familiarity with developer cost sharing groups

• Logical thinker

• Organized and proactive

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Works well with others

Compensation:

Open

Date Posted

2024 -03-21

How to Apply

Please send your resume in confidence to nchapman@nlcrecruiting.ca

We thank you for being interested, however only those that are a close match to criteria will be contacted.