Land Development Project Manager

Who We Are

Richcraft Homes is a renowned, successful Ottawa Real Estate Corporation with more than a 40-year history in home and high-rise construction, land acquisition and development, multiple joint venture projects, and residential and commercial income property management.

Richcrafts purpose is to provide a distinctive, sought after product that delivers value and award-winning designs, with a commitment to customer satisfaction that surpasses every expectation. At Richcraft, we are purpose-inspired, detail oriented and driven.

Why Richcraft?

Richcraft strives to provide a high quality, professional work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Innovation, integrity, craftsmanship, and community are at the forefront of everything we do. We have always kept an unwavering commitment to our people, our communities, and our homeowners. At Richcraft, we feel privileged to build dream homes for our clients.

Richcraft is passionate about professional growth, development, and long-term career excellence of its employees. In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including:

• Generous Health and Dental Plan
• Group Retirement Planning with Company Match
• Employee Wellness Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Long-Term Employment
• Opportunities for Growth

The Role

The Project Manager, Land Development is responsible for supporting in the development and evaluation of land-use plans on the premise of municipal policies, development constraints, land-use efficiency, home building offering, servicing costs and development approval concerns to achieve highest and best use and facilitate decision-making.

In This Role, You Will:

• Manage land development projects through planning, design, approvals, servicing and project closeout, ensuring key milestones, budgets and schedules are achieved.
• Develop and advance land-use and development strategies considering municipal policy, development constraints, servicing requirements, market objectives, costs and project feasibility.
• Lead the preparation, submission and approval of municipal development applications, including Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, plans of subdivision, site plans, minor variances and related planning and engineering approvals.
• Establish and manage project budgets, cash flows, schedules and development milestones, proactively identifying risks and implementing solutions.
• Retain, coordinate and manage multi-disciplinary consultant teams, including planners, engineers, architects, landscape architects, surveyors and environmental specialists.
• Coordinate the preparation and review of development, servicing and other legal agreements required to advance projects.
• Liaise with municipal staff, elected officials, government agencies, utilities, developers, landowners and other stakeholders to facilitate approvals and resolve project matters.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure development requirements, timing, costs and project objectives are effectively communicated and aligned.
• Support land acquisition and development due diligence, including the evaluation of planning permissions, servicing, development constraints, costs, schedules and associated risks.
• Review technical plans, studies, reports and submissions for consistency with project objectives and municipal requirements.
• Maintain appropriate project documentation, approvals, correspondence and reporting throughout the development process.

Qualifications & Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Business, Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Business, Construction Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in land development, real estate development, planning, engineering, construction or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of City of Ottawa and City of Gatineau municipal planning, engineering and land development approval processes, including Official Plans, Zoning By-laws, plans of subdivision and site plan control.
• Knowledge of applicable municipal and provincial legislation, policies and development standards.
• Working knowledge of development economics, budgets, cash flows and project scheduling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, consultant teams and competing priorities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and organizational skills.
• AutoCAD proficiency is considered an asset.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) designation or other relevant professional designation is considered an asset.

Key Competencies

• Bilingualism (English and French)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook and Project).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet firm deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation/communication skills.