Project Manager, Land Development

What is the role

As a Civil Project Manager in our Land Development team youll be at the forefront of shaping vibrant communities across Ontario. Youll dive into a variety of exciting projects from residential subdivisions to transit-oriented developments. Your work will blend technical problem-solving with creativity as you develop grading plans stormwater systems and municipal servicing layouts. Youll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams attend client meetings and contribute to real-world projects. Youll gain hands-on experience grow your project management skills and help deliver innovative solutions for the future of land development.

Why join LEA

LEA is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a history of 70 years. We provide engineering consulting services in the areas of Transportation Civil Structures Construction Administration Electrical and Infrastructure Systems and Environmental Management.

In the Civil Division at LEA we specialize in the preliminary and detailed design of civil services for land development transit municipal drainage and hydrology water resources and provincial roads. Our expertise has contributed to numerous landmark projects across these sectors.

At LEA we work towards a common goal of self-realization and achieving the highest possible results. As an employee-owned company every team members collective efforts contribute directly to our long-standing success.

Were confident that by joining LEA you can discover and realize your full career potential because LEA:

• Has been recognized as a Greater Toronto Top Employer and Canadas Top Employer for Young People for 2025 highlighting our commitment to fostering an outstanding workplace culture and supporting the next generation of professionals.
• Recruits high-performing motivated individuals who strive to achieve the highest level of technical excellence and quality.
• Is an Employee-owned company and almost half of our employees are shareholders.
• Offers a competitive total compensation package of salary substantial bonuses benefits and other perks.
• Is continuously involved in many exciting and challenging projects throughout Ontario and around the world.
• Allows for a collaborative hybrid work environment with flexible hours to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Cultivates team camaraderie and collaboration offering a variety of social events aimed at fostering relationships across the company including sports leagues game nights special events and volunteer/charitable opportunities.
• Is an organization that is committed to achieving ourEnvironmental Social & Governance objectives through our various committees.
• Prioritizes mentorship training and rotational assignments for knowledge advancement and career growth.
• Has an entrepreneurial spirit as an employee-owned companywith continuousgrowth and expansion taking part in meaningful projects.

In this role your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Manage and support the delivery of various Civil projects including but not limited to: Land Development Transit Water Resources Municipal and Highways ensuring alignment with the Civil divisions objectives and client expectations.
• Perform engineering calculations related to grading servicing stormwater management hydraulic modelling and site development to ensure technical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Design of Storm Water Management Plan Municipal System (Watermains Storm and Sanitary Sewers) capacity analysis and modelling as well as Site Grading and Drainage plans.
• Prepare civil drawings including site servicing site grading erosion and sediment Control and utility plan CAD drawings using AutoCAD Civil3D MicroStation and InRoads.
• Support the CAD work by directing and mentoring junior staff.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports including design brief reports servicing reports stormwater management reports and engineering memorandum and construction specifications.
• Develop and manage project plans including defining timelines creating schedules and cost estimates and monitoring progress to ensure deliverables are met on time within scope and within budget coordinating both internal multi-disciplinary teams and sub-consultants.
• Coordinate with team members and other sectors/divisions to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor project budgets schedules and profitability ensuring efficient use of resources. Track billing staff utilization and financial performance and provide regular project status and financial reports as required.
• Identify project risks and coordinate appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Follow and apply quality management procedures to ensure project deliverables meet required standards.
• Assist in mentoring Project Coordinators and junior staff providing guidance in project management and client relations.
• Represent LEA as a consulting Engineer in meetings with different clients stakeholders and projects including MTO Municipalities Transit Agencies and Private Developers.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients to support current and future projects.
• Support proposal preparation and assist with business development activities as required.
• Maintain and enhance professional knowledge through training sessions seminars workshops and involvement in professional associations staying current with industry trends software tools and project management standards.
• Seek opportunities to improve project delivery processes and enhance client service.
• Support other tasks as assigned within the scope of the Civil division.
  

The qualifications you need:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering with 15 years ofexperience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer () with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO).
• Strong knowledge of industry-relevant software (AutoCAD and Civil3D InfoWorks Visual OTTHYMO HEC-RAS PCSWMM).
• Strong knowledge of land development engineering principles design standards and Jurisdictional Design Guidelines.
• Strategic and process-oriented prefers to operate in a fast and dynamic environment.
• Team player and able to work independently with little oversight.
• Able to prioritize tasks with excellent organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and commendable problem-solving skills.

The work arrangement:

LEA operates in a hybrid environment to ensure flexibility safety and the well-being of everyone. The specifics of this arrangement will be discussed and mutually agreed upon during the interview and selection process.

LEAs Commitment to Inclusive Hiring and Equal Opportunity:

LEA Consulting Ltd. is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer with Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) embedded in all strategic planning and operational activities. As part of our commitment to fair representation and equitable access to opportunities we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including Indigenous peoples LGBTQ2S individuals newcomers persons with disabilities racial and ethnic minorities refugees veterans and women.

We evaluate all qualified candidates based on their skills and experiences without regard to factors such as age colour conviction for an offence for which a pardon has been granted disability family status gender identity or expression genetic characteristics marital/family status national origin protected veteran status race religion sex sexual orientation or any other status protected under the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Accessibility:

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment for all individuals including candidates applying for positions within the organization. For information assistance or accommodation requests please contact. We remain committed to ensuring that accommodation is available after hiring.

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