Project Manager - Land

Project Manager – Land
Carrington Holdings Ltd. – Edmonton, AB

The Carrington Group has 50 years’ experience in real estate development with operations in single family, multi family, rental, infill development and land development operations. We foster a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About the Position:
Reporting to the Land Development Manager, the Project Manager is a member of the land development team responsible for leading multi-disciplinary project teams through all aspects of land development projects. This includes developing and managing project planning, execution, communication, and reporting.

What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive Benefits, including extended health & dental, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Flexible spending account for additional health and wellness coverage.
• Paid training and development programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan and communicate all project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and micro-deliverables using the appropriate software tools and/or PM methods.
• Coordinate with consultants and stakeholders to ensure compliance with zoning and environmental regulations, managing the bidding process and handling project close-out.
• Meet with other professionals and clients at an early stage to agree on the project brief.
• Review studies, research and reports related to items such as land use, community facility planning, zoning, variances, architectural review, historic preservations, and comprehensive plans.
• Outline project demands, timelines, material needs, labour resources, equipment, and other key component inputs required for successful project completion.
• Analyze building codes, by-laws, space requirements, site requirements and other technical documents and reports.
• Provide financial analysis of projects which may include proformas, budget and cashflow.
• Manage project activities throughout lifecycle, including overseeing the planning and design of projects, the allocation of adequate resources, scheduling, documentation, budget, and other factors necessary for success.
• Liaise with consultants and clients to make key decisions about the way a project is delivered.
• Apply for all necessary permits required to proceed with project execution.
• Work with marketing to develop effective communication and branding strategies to generate interest in the project and generate early customer intent to purchase conversations.
• Track all project costs to ensure completion within budget and procure extra budget funding where necessary.
• Negotiate with qualified bidders and recommend the award of contracts.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure proper information flow.
• Facilitate and manage correspondence between the Land Development Manager, land development team members, lawyers, buyers and consultants to ensure smooth negotiation.
• Exemplify exceptional planning and communication skills and be able to demonstrate a strong ability to collaborate effectively with others involved in the project.
• Establish and deliver mechanisms for tracking project progress and reporting to stakeholders via a formal communication plan.
• Review and recommend payment of all project related costs.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Completed post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Project Management, Architectural Design, Engineering, or related academic field of study.
• Professional Engineer, C.E.T. Designation, Gold Seal Constructor, or PMP preferred.
• Three (3) or more years of land development experience, with preference for at least one (1) year as a Project Manager in land development.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in construction project management, preferably in the construction industry.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook is required.
• Ability to read engineering plans and interpret municipal specifications required.
• Advanced understanding of construction design and planning techniques required.
• Advanced understanding of local, provincial, and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances, and legislation requirements.
• Basic understanding of employment and safety legislation.
• A valid class five (5) driver’s license and personal reliable transportation is required.
• Criminal Records Check to the company’s satisfaction is required.
• A valid class five (5) driver’s license is required.
• A clean drivers abstract is required for the operation of company vehicles on public roadways.

To apply, please visit us at https://www.carringtongroup.ca/about-us/careers

Only those who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for employment. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not be considered.

The Carrington Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

We would like to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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