Project Manager, Land Development

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba

Our client is a growing construction and land development company looking for a Project Manager to join their team.

This is a unique opportunity for a project management professional who is interested in building a career in real estate and land development . The focus of the role is on coordinating the planning, approvals, consultants and overall development process rather than managing day-to-day construction activities.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and a variety of external consultants and stakeholders to help move development projects from the early planning stages through to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple land development projects and initiatives

• Coordinate architects, engineers, planners, surveyors, landscape architects and other consultants

• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables and key milestones

• Coordinate development applications, municipal approvals and planning requirements

• Work with municipalities, consultants, landowners, contractors and internal stakeholders

• Organize project documentation and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met

• Monitor project risks, issues and dependencies and coordinate solutions

• Participate in project and stakeholder meetings

• Assist with evaluating new land and development opportunities

• Support the early planning and feasibility stages of potential developments

• Coordinate the transition of approved development projects into the construction phase

• Provide regular project updates and recommendations to senior leadership

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of progressive project management experience

• PMP designation or strong knowledge of PMP project management principles is preferred

• Strong organizational and project coordination skills

• Experience managing schedules, budgets, documentation and multiple stakeholders

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Genuine interest in real estate, land development and development processes

• Comfortable working with municipalities, consultants and external stakeholders

• Construction, engineering, planning or real estate experience is an asset

• Self-motivated and interested in taking on increasing responsibility as the company grows

The Opportunity

This is a chance to take your project management experience and apply it to the development side of the real estate and construction industry .

The company is growing and is looking for someone who wants to develop their knowledge of land development, work closely with experienced leadership and grow into greater responsibility over time.