Project Manager, Land Development - Ottawa

Project Manager, Land Development - Ottawa

Full Time Ottawa, ON, CA

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1074

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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 of range of projects and channels.
Are you ready to build a future that’s uniquely yours? Join our award-winning team and make a difference that defines you.

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:

Your initial primary duties and responsibilities will include:

• 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

We don’t settle for less, and neither should you. As it happens, offering great benefits to our people is entirely possible: the numbers work out. Happy teams mean happy clients. It’s just that simple. From recruitment to flexibility, learning to leadership, wellness to inclusion, we give our people the tools they need to outperform in their careers and build lasting connections with our clients, our culture, and each other.

• 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.