Project Manager

DSEL - David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd.; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DSEL - David Schaeffer Engineering Ltd. in Ottawa is seeking a Project Manager – Land Development (Civil Engineering & Subdivision Projects) to lead multiple subdivisions from planning through construction, coordinating with clients and agencies.

You will mentor junior staff, manage timelines and budgets, and ensure compliance with municipal approvals and engineering standards. This role offers flexible remote work across Canada and a 36-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; P.Eng. designation preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in land development and subdivision design/project management.
• Strong understanding of municipal approvals, servicing strategies, and engineering standards.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and client-relations abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple subdivision development projects from preliminary planning through detailed design and construction.
• Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and quality control to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, and approval agencies.
• Lead design and coordination efforts for grading, servicing, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure.
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, project coordinators, and technical staff.
• Prepare, review, and approve submission packages and constraints analyses.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to align multidisciplinary project objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery through strategic planning and process optimization.

Skills

Project leadership

Client relations

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

P.Eng. designation preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Project Manager – Land Development (Civil Engineering & Subdivision Projects)

Excellent opportunity to join our growing Project Administration team! We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for land development - help build the communities of the future. DSEL is a leader in the land development consulting industry leveraging over 30 years of expertise and proprietary innovations to bring subdivisions to life faster and better than ever.

Our employees enjoy our fully flexible working environment, allowing you to work remotely across Canada and work life balance by maintaining a 36 hour work week. Accelerate your career with DSEL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple subdivision development projects from preliminary planning through detailed design and construction
• Oversee project scheduling, budgeting, and quality control to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and regulatory standards
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, municipalities, and approval agencies
• Lead design and coordination efforts for grading, servicing, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure
• Guide and mentor junior engineers, project coordinators, and technical staff
• Prepare, review, and approve submission packages and constraints analyses
• Collaborate with internal teams and external consultants to align multidisciplinary project objectives
• Drive continuous improvement in project delivery through strategic planning and process optimization

Skills and Qualifications:

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related field; P.Eng. designation preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in land development and subdivision design/project management
• Strong understanding of municipal approvals, servicing strategies, and engineering standards
• Proven leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and client-relations abilities
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, solution-oriented approach
• Proficiency with design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Civil 3D) and project tracking systems

We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.