Project Manager - Land Development

Arcadis; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is seeking a client-facing Project Manager with hands-on Urban Renewal and Land Development experience in Toronto. The role covers the full lifecycle from design through approvals and construction, with hybrid work in Toronto or Markham.

The ideal candidate will have 5–10 years of relevant experience, a Civil Engineering degree or diploma, and a track record of leading multi-disciplinary teams and delivering complex land development projects.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in civil/project management roles.
• Experience working on Land Development projects in Toronto and the GTA.
• Direct experience with the design and approval process for land development projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies for land development projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review proposals and change orders.
• Guide projects from start to finish, including due diligence, conceptual design, detailed design and construction.
• Provide technical direction and detailed design across multiple land development files, with focus on Urban Renewal projects.
• Lead and/or independently prepare Functional Servicing Reports in support of land development.
• Liaise with clients, agencies and stakeholders to obtain approvals.
• Supervise and mentor project engineers and technologists.
• Manage project financials and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Engage in business development with new and existing clients.

Skills

Project management

Urban Renewal

Land Development

Client facing

Leadership

Education

Civil Engineering Degree or Diploma

Job description

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

In response to our strategic growth plan, we are seeking a client facing Project Manager with deep, hands-on experience of Urban Renewal and Land Development projects within Toronto.

This role is suited for a technically strong professional who understands the full lifecycle of Land Development projects, from design through to approvals and construction. This is not a general civil role; candidates must demonstrate direct experience.

This position is based in the Toronto or Markham office and operates in a hybrid model, including a combination of work-from-home, office, and project site presence, as required.

Role accountabilities:

• Prepare and review proposals and change orders.
• Guide projects from start to finish, including due diligence, conceptual design, detailed design and construction.
• Provide technical direction, design review and detailed design across multiple simultaneous land development files, with a focus on Urban Renewal Land Development Projects
• Lead and/or independently prepare Functional Servicing Reports in support of potential land development projects.
• Liaise with clients, agencies and other stakeholders to obtain required approvals.
• Supervise and mentor project engineers and technologists.
• Ensure clients' needs are met in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Undertake business development activities with new and existing clients in pursuit of new projects.
• Support the cross-selling of other practice areas.
• Manage projects, including the control and management of the financial aspects of assigned projects.

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5–10 years of experience.
• Experience working on Land Development projects in the Toronto
• Direct experience with the design and approval process for projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies for land development projects.
• Civil Engineering Degree or Civil Engineering Diploma.

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The salary range for this position is $106,000 - $159,000. The base salary represents Arcadis’ hiring range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as location, skills, experience, and qualification for the role.