Land Development Project Manager

Richcraft Homes; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Plan

Wellness Spending Account

Group Retirement Planning with Company

Employee Wellness Program

Referral Program

Loyalty Program

Employee Assistance Program

Long-Term Employment

Opportunities for Growth

Job summary

Richcraft Homes in Ottawa seeks a Project Manager, Land Development to support the development and evaluation of land-use plans, balancing municipal policies, constraints, and costs. You will help ensure best use of land and drive decision-making across projects.

The role requires five years of relevant experience, knowledge of Ottawa/Gatineau processes, and strong communication and organizational skills. English/French bilingualism and proficiency with CAD and MS Office are assets.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, Business, Construction Management or related field, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in land development, real estate development, planning, engineering, construction or related field.
• Strong knowledge of City of Ottawa and City of Gatineau municipal planning and development processes.

Responsibilities

• Support development and evaluation of land-use plans with regard to municipal policies and development constraints.
• Assist in achieving highest and best use and facilitate decision-making.
• Manage multiple projects and consultant teams with competing priorities.
• Communicate effectively and maintain organized project documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure timelines and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Analytical

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Bilingual EN-FR

Presentation skills

Education

Civil Eng / Urban Planning

Related degree or diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

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
• Employee Wellness Spending Account
• Group Retirement Planning with Company Match
• Employee Wellness Program
• Referral Program
• Loyalty 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:

• 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.
• 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.

Salary Range: $105,000 – $125,000

Vacancy Type: Replacement

Our recruitment process is fair and transparent. We use an AI tool only for the initial screening to match resumes with job requirements. All interviews and final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and our HR team. AI does not make any hiring decisions.

Richcraft is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work this you to meet your needs.