Construction Manager, Land Development

MyFutureIsBuilding; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Leading Wages

Annual Paid Operations Shutdown

Complimentary Daily Lunch Program

Vehicle Allowance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Caivan is seeking a Construction Manager, Land Development to lead the planning, tendering, management and execution of land development construction activities. You will drive servicing, subdivision completion and community features required for municipal assumption, coordinating with consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

The role requires a degree or diploma in a related field, 3–5 years of land development experience, and proficiency with AutoCAD, SharePoint and MS Office.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Planning or a related discipline, or college diploma related to Construction Engineering Technology or similar.
• 3–5 years of relevant land development/construction experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word/Excel), AutoCAD and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, and oversee land development construction tenders including servicing, community completion, and landscaping contracts.
• Prepare contracts and supporting documentation for execution.
• Forecast construction budgets, update cost databases, and monitor earthworks and servicing costs.
• Lead contract execution to meet project milestones and coordinate trade partners and consultants.
• Maintain project documentation and liaise with municipal staff and external agencies.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

AutoCAD

SharePoint

MS Office (Word/Excel)

G-class license

Education

Engineering degree or related diploma

Planning/Construction or Civil Tech background

Tools

AutoCAD

SharePoint

Job description

Join our innovative team at Caivan and lead exciting land development projects from inception through to completion. Be a key player in shaping the foundation of our Communities!

We are seeking a decisive, proactive and adaptable Construction Manager, Land Development, responsible for the planning, tendering, management, coordination, and execution of land development construction activities required to facilitate the servicing & development of subdivision phases, as well as the completion of community features required to support municipal assumption.

Why Caivan?

Industry Leading Wages

Annual Paid Operations Shutdown (in addition to Paid Vacation Days)

Complimentary Daily Lunch Program

Vehicle Allowance

Life Insurance where applicable

Group Benefits & Perks (including Goodlife & Bell Mobile)

Use of ADP (HR Portal) – easily access your employee information, paystubs & schedule time off

Bi-Weekly Payments directly to your bank account

You will Bring

• University Degree in Engineering, Planning or a related discipline, or a college diploma related to Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, or similar field
• 3 - 5 years of relevant experience in a similar role within a land development, construction, or related environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, as well as AutoCAD and SharePoint programs
• Valid G-class driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Exceptional Skills Required

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to produce quality work while managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing tasks and deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and effectively operate in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach, with a willingness to provide support across the Land Development team as required

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate, review, and evaluate construction tenders, including servicing, community completion and landscaping contracts
• Prepare contracts and supporting documentation for execution
• Prepare, maintain, and forecast construction budgets, including:
  • Maintain and update construction databases and cost tracking systems
  • Analyze and accurately forecast earthworks and servicing costs
  • Oversee PPC tracking, payment, and the management of provisional items, extras, and change orders
  • Conduct monthly ledger reviews and prepare quarterly ECCs
• Monitor and control project costs, proactively identifying potential cost risks and developing solutions to mitigate impacts prior to expenditure
• Schedule, manage and oversee contract execution to ensure project milestones and deadlines are achieved for various construction activities relating to civil and landscape construction
• Proactively manage and coordinate trade partners, consultants, and contractors to support the timely and effective delivery of construction activities
• Track Letters of Credit, reduction requests, and coordinate reductions with municipalities
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the assumption of subdivision phases to facilitate timely turnover to the municipality while minimizing deficiencies, delays, and associated costs
• Schedule and lead construction progress meetings and internal site coordination meetings to ensure land development and community completion schedules are achieved
• Liaise with internal warranty department to troubleshoot and resolve land development construction-related issues
• Coordinate and communicate upcoming construction activities with internal departments to ensure appropriate planning and alignment across the organization
• Liaise and coordinate with Sales and Marketing regarding community construction activities and anticipated impacts to operations
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, records, and databases, ensuring information is current and readily accessible
• Liaise with municipal staff and other public agencies to coordinate and resolve external construction and development-related matters
• Other duties as required

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based, with regular site visits, as required, to monitor and oversee land development construction activities and ensure work is progressing in accordance with approved plans, specifications, schedules, and quality standards
• This is a full-time, in-person role
• Work may involve exposure to weather, noise, dust, and high-risk activities
• Ability to adapt to changing site conditions and priorities
• PPE (hard hat, hi-vis & steel toes boots) is required at all times in field settings
• Ability to travel to different projects throughout the City of Ottawa

We carefully review all applications and will contact candidates whose skills, experience, and qualifications most closely align with the requirements of the position.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the selection process, please contact Human Resources and we will work with you to meet your needs.

This position is available due to an expanding Team.