Project Manager/Engineer, Land Development

Are you ready to lead impactful land development projects and deliver results that shape communities? R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is seeking a performance-driven Intermediate Land Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse ICI and Mixed-Use developments while building strong client relationships and driving project success.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading land development projects from concept to completion
Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and external agencies
Managing project schedules, budgets, and deliverables across multiple offices
Producing detailed engineering designs using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Coordinating with internal teams to ensure efficient project execution
Conducting site visits and attending client/agency meetings
Supporting cross-sector collaboration within Burnside
Key Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day project tasks and ensure deadlines are met
Prepare proposals, manage budgets, and lead business development efforts
Conduct invoicing and manage accounts receivable
Lead quality control processes and ensure design accuracy
Identify new business opportunities and foster client relationships
What You Bring
Registered Professional Engineer (PEO) with 7+ years of licensure
Degree in Civil Engineering or related field with 7–10 years of land development experience
Minimum 5 years of design and project management experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Office Suite, and MS Project
Strong knowledge of municipal and provincial review processes
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle
What Success Looks Like
Projects delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards
Clients consistently satisfied and engaged throughout the project lifecycle
Teams motivated and aligned with project goals
New business opportunities identified and pursued
Strong collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders
Bonus Assets
PMP designation or formal project management training
Experience in subdivision design, SWM, flood plain modeling, water/sewer systems
Field services and contract administration expertise
Salary Range:
$115,000 - $130,000
The final compensation offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.
Position Type:
New Position
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
RRSP company matching plan
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Potential for performance-driven bonusing
Active social committees
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 UsFounded in 1970, R.J. Burnside & Associates Limited is a growing values-driven employee-owned multidiscipline engineering and environmental consulting firm with over 450+ 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 11 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.
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