Project Manager, Land Development - Ottawa

R.V. Anderson Associates Limited; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

Health and dental coverage

Flexible vacation policy

Pension Plan with match

Telecommuting options

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm in Ottawa is seeking a Project Manager for their Land Development team. This full-time role involves managing and developing land projects while fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will hold a P.Eng license and have over 12 years of engineering experience. This position offers competitive compensation ranging from $105,000 to $155,000, as well as flexible work arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in Land Development engineering, with 8 years in consultancy.
• Land Development project experience within the Ottawa area.
• Familiarity with local design and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development initiatives and manage land development projects.
• Liaise with clients and support proposal writing.
• Manage tasks, schedules, budgets, and project work procedures.

Skills

Positive relationships

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Collaborative work

Education

Professional Engineer (P.Eng) license

Job description

Your difference is the difference. Do you love to develop and share great ideas? Do you believe your insights can drive people forward? Do you appreciate working with others and building on mutual successes? Perfect. We do, too. As an employee-owned company, we foster a culture where our people can thrive – and by thrive we mean a place where you can share your ingenuity, express your difference, and grow in your very own way. Whatever your area, no matter your grade, your unique skills and perspective will help drive change from operations to the C-suite, across a wide range of projects and channels.

RVA is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their Land Development team in a full-time position out of their Ottawa office. In this role, you will be responsible for business development and managing of land development projects within the greater Ottawa area and working with staff throughout the firm to complete project work.

Duties

• Lead the growth of the Land Development practice in Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa area through Business Development initiatives and Managing of Land Development Projects
• Liaise with existing clients and develop future new clients, support pursuits and proposals, and monitor budgets and schedules.
• Manage tasks, team, schedules, budgets, cost control processes and project work procedures.
• Support and contribute to Land Development project work undertaken from other RVA office locations.
• Identify and manage project issues and risks and, if needed, enhance resolution or actions; collaborate with other offices for project resources.
• Project manage and/or technically support the design team and oversee projects / project performance.
• Prepare and/or review detail design drawings, calculations, reports, technical specifications, and proposals.
• Provide input to the development of engineering budgets and schedules.
• Ensure projects meet the professional needs of RVA and Quality standards and participate in interdisciplinary review of project deliverables.
• Liaise with client, suppliers, regulatory agencies, utility companies and contractors; represent RVA in professional associations and agencies.
• Mentoring and coaching project teams including technical and field staff.
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate for this position.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng) within the province of Ontario.
• 12 plus years progressive experience in Land Development engineering with at least 8 years working in a consultancy.
• Land Development Project Experience within the Ottawa Area.
• Possess a strong ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Operates as a self starter, taking initiative to drive pursuits and projects forward, within a collaborative team framework.
• Experience or aptitude for meeting timelines and budgets, proposal writing, client development and other skills appropriate to consulting.
• Proven capabilities in writing reports and other technical documents.
• Familiar with local design and construction standards and requirements for permits and approvals.
• Demonstrates superior oral and written English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
• Strong ability to work in a collaborative, team environment.

Your better starts here

• Competitive compensation packages and performance-based bonuses
• Health, paramedical, vision, and dental coverage
• A flexible vacation policy that lets you determine your time off based on your other responsibilities and needs
• Top-up plans for new and expecting parents
• Firm-paid holidays, summer and winter breaks, and other leaves of absence that cover everything from extra family time, jury duty, or even completing a degree
• RVA Group Pension Plan with match
• Global Travel Assist Program that provides emergency out-of-country medical protection for you and your eligible family members on personal and business trips
• Access to a variety of free services (e.g., employee and family assistance programs, nutrition advice, caregiver support) and employee discounts (e.g., sports and entertainment tickets, major brands, insurance plans)
• Flexible and alternative work arrangements around core hours, including telecommuting and work-from-home options

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is from $105,000.00 - $155,000.00. Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business needs.

Diversity, Inclusion, And Accommodations

At RVA, we are committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. RVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, disability, or any other protected status. If you require any special accommodations, please advise Human Resources. Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential. At RVA, we use AI in our applicant tracking system to improve the efficiency and fairness of recruitment. Your application may be reviewed by both AI and our hiring team for a thorough evaluation.