Sr. Manager, Development Engineering

SmartCentres REIT; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading real estate development firm in Vaughan is looking for a Senior Manager of Development Engineering. This role requires overseeing engineering design, development approvals, and managing a team of consultants across various development projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, a P. Eng designation, and over 7 years of Civil Engineering experience. The salary ranges from $130,000 to $145,000, depending on experience and location, with expected strong communication skills and proficiency in relevant software.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of civil and stormwater management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review site engineering drawings for quality assurance.
• Manage consultants and prepare RFPs for projects.
• Assist in engineering due diligence for property acquisitions.
• Liaise with municipalities and agencies regarding applications.

Skills

Civil Engineering experience

Stormwater management design

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, AutoCAD

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional designation (P. Eng)

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Development Engineering, Senior Manager

Reports To: Senior Director, Engineering

Department: Development Engineering

Position Summary

Reporting to the Senior Director, Engineering, you will assist in engineering design, budgeting, development approvals, permitting and tendering for commercial, residential and mixed-use developments.

Responsibilities

• Complete technical and quality review of various site and offsite engineering drawings and documents such as services and grading plans, functional servicing, and storm water management reports to ensure alignment with project objectives, compliance with OBC, municipal requirements, and engineering standards and practices;
• Assist in managing a team of consultants, including preparing RFPs, evaluating proposals, budgets, and design review for scope compliance, coordination between disciplines and value engineering of development services (civil, electrical, landscaping etc.);
• Prepare and review conceptual and preliminary designs, and complete detailed site and offsite work cost estimates for various types of development projects;
• Assist in engineering due diligence to support new property acquisitions;
• Assist the business units with the analysis of infrastructure impacts due to intensification developments;
• Provide strategic guidance on servicing design in early stages of proposed developments to future-proof sites;
• Assist business units and construction group in engaging utilities to provide service to sites (including hydro, gas, telecom, etc.);
• Identify and coordinate servicing and other infrastructure related constraints and requirements to business and construction team to develop mitigation strategies;
• Assist with high-level planning of infrastructure requirements for large scale master-planned communities;
• Review City-wide and Secondary Plan level master servicing reports, Class EAs, and other studies for implications on development potential of affected sites;
• Liaise with municipalities, utilities, and other agencies to discuss proposed development applications, identify any potential issues related to development;
• Review and provide comment on legal agreements with focus on items related to engineering;
• Work with procurement and construction departments to review site and offsite tender packages, responding to RFIs, analyzing bids post tender closing to support tender award, and completing cost variances on original budget;
• Keep abreast with engineering trends as well as new and innovative approaches within the industry that could be implemented to support the achievement of objectives;
• Offer ideas on how to continually improve internal processes;
• Other tasks as identified by manager.

Academic/Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent;
• Professional designation (P. Eng) required;

Required Skills & Experience

• +7 years of Civil Engineering experience;
• Excellent knowledge of civil and stormwater management design, approvals and construction as applied to land development;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and must possess the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of management within the company as well as outside the organization;
• Proficient in MS Word, Project, Excel, Bluebeam Revu, and AutoCAD;
• Ability to create an environment that can foster professionalism, technical excellence, accuracy and timeliness;
• Ability to work effectively on multiple projects simultaneously, having regard for project requirements and deadlines;
• Ability to work independently.

Values

The Development Engineering Senior Manager must be client focused, advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally. The Manager, Development Engineering shall take accountability for decisions made and conduct oneself in a respectful and ethical manner in representing the company’s interests. The Manager, Development Engineering shall demonstrate entrepreneurialism and behave like an 'owner' in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities; demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The Manager, Development Engineering is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.

Compensation

Base pay range: $130,000.00 – $145,000.00 for the primary location. Pay may vary based on geographical location, experience, qualifications or skills.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment and selection process. If you are contacted about an employment opportunity, please advise if you require accommodation.