Project Manager/Engineer, Land Development

Burnside & Associates Limited; Ontario; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job description

Project Manager/Engineer, Land Development

Are you an intermediate land development engineer looking for a dynamic and supportive workplace? R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited (Burnside) has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Private Sector Land Development team at our Pickering or Mississauga office.

At Burnside, we pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming culture where team members thrive. Our land development group works on a diverse range of projects, including ICI and Mixed-Use developments, and maintains strong relationships with both major builders and local developers. You'll have the opportunity to engage with clients from concept to completion, ensuring their visions become reality.

About the Role:

As a key member of our team, you'll be the main point of contact for clients on various land development projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing and managing day-to-day project tasks across multiple offices
• Ensuring project schedules, deadlines, and budgets are communicated and met
• Acting as the primary client contact and managing all client and external agency correspondence
• Supporting and motivating the project team to meet client needs efficiently
• Managing project budgets, preparing proposals, and leading business development initiatives
• Developing strong relationships with clients and identifying new business opportunities
• Working closely with staff at all levels to ensure project efficiency and professionalism
• Conducting invoicing and A/R
• Managing and leading quality control processes
• Travel for client and agency meetings, and occasional site visits
• Supporting other internal Burnside project teams from other sectors when needed

What We’re Looking For:

• Registered Professional Engineer (Ontario / PEO) with a minimum of 7 years of licensure
• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related field with at least 7-10 years of land development experience
• At least 5 years of design and project management experience in land development
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Project
• Strong knowledge of municipal and provincial review processes and standards
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead staff teams effectively
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and vehicle

Additional Assets:

• Formal project management training (PMP designation or similar)
• Experience in subdivision design, SWM, peer reviews, flood plain modeling, water distribution modeling, sewer design, and stormwater management
• Field services and contract administration experience

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Burnside offers a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is supported. You'll be part of a team that is passionate about land development and committed to delivering high-quality projects.

Ready to make a difference in the land development industry? Apply now and join us at Burnside, where we build not just projects, but lasting relationships and rewarding careers.

Why Choose Burnside?

Are you interested in working for an employer with a 5-decade track record of building a great reputation both internally with their staff and externally with their clients? The Burnside team is a supportive group of colleagues that work together to provide value and service to our clients while extending care to each other. We know that our employees are our greatest asset, and thus we strive to provide a positive work/life balance.

We offer:

• A collaborative culture where friendship, honesty, and respect are part of our core values and practices
• Flexible working hours and office locations, including hybrid working opportunities
• A competitive compensation and benefits package
• RSP company matching plan
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Potential for performance-driven bonusing
• Recruiting bonus / finder’s fee for referrals
• A welcoming, positive, and inclusive work environment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workplace and we welcome resumes from all qualified candidates. Burnside will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the entire recruitment, assessment, and selection process, as required. If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation during these processes, please contact our Human Resources department.

Company Profile – More about us:

Founded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 400 staff. Our consistent commitment towards investing in technology advancements and training, in addition to encouraging and promoting professional development, has enabled our firm to meet our ongoing and stated goal of continual improvement.

We actively seek to develop relationships with a broad and diversified client base in the Public, Private, and Indigenous sectors. We work on a variety of projects throughout Canada, with ten office locations in Ontario and one in Manitoba.

Burnside has expertise in many technical disciplines beyond our core civil engineering focus including air and noise, asset management, building sciences, environmental planning and ecology, GIS, hydrogeology, land development, landscape architecture, municipal drainage, solid waste, stormwater management, structures, transportation planning and design, water and wastewater, and well drilling & diagnostics.