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Title: Project Manager – Land Development

Job Description:

In collaboration with the Owner/Development Partners and the retained project Consultant team, the Project Manager – Land Development maintains a project management role for the oversight of major projects and assignments

The Project Manager – Land Development is responsible for the successful planning, design, and execution of land development projects, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all applicable regulations. This role involves managing a team of professionals and projects from the initial concept phase through to construction and handover, overseeing budgets, schedules, and resources, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, and making critical decisions that impact the success of the project. 

Responsibilities:

· Prepare project work plan, scope, schedule, and budget, and communicate these to project team members; monitor/manage project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives;

· Oversee the preparation and submission of all necessary documentation for obtaining permits and approvals from relevant approving authorities;

· Attend Landowner Group Meeting (in person or virtual) regarding due diligence investigation, servicing options, development plans, approval and cost sharing with respect to servicing and development;

· Prepare and/or review of cost sharing agreements between various landowners and groups, including understanding of cost sharing rationales, cost sharing schedules, figures, cost breakdowns and summaries;

· Coordinate, review and approval of projects from concepts through to detailed design and construction;

· Liaises with municipalities, other approval agencies, sub-consultants and internal groups in the pursuit of approvals and general coordination;

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

· A University degree in Urban & Regional Planning and/or other Planning related degree;

· A minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Land Use Planning and Development, preferably in the private sector or at the Municipal level;

· Extensive experience in land development, including site analysis, due diligence and feasibility studies, zoning and permitting processes, infrastructure planning, and construction management;

· Knowledge and experience in municipal engineering and subdivision design is an asset and preferred;

· Strong inter-personal and team management skills are essential;

· Strong verbal and technical writing skills and ability to present reports and presentations;

· Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel applications and experience with scheduling software (Gantt Scheduling Chart or equivalent);

· Must have a valid Ontario Drivers Licence;

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