Project Manager

Join a global professional services leader. We are committed to becoming the leading land development consultant in southern Ontario.

GHD provides virtually all the services that those from the private and public sector require to advance a land development, or redevelopment project, from an initial vision to reality. Our projects are delivered through Land Development offices in **Markham and Whitby **. Within the Land Development Group, GHD has expertise in the Master Environmental and Servicing Studies, planning, detailed design, approvals and contract administration of secondary plans, master plan communities, subdivisions, and site plans.

Our **Markham & Whitby office **is looking for a **Senior Project Specialist **to join our **Land Development Team.**
- Prepare budgets, proposals, costs estimates, schedules and lead proposal preparation.
- Actively engage with clients, architects, planners and other industry leaders to generate awareness of GHD and its capabilities.
- Lead and coordinate both site plans and subdivision projects from the development of preliminary concepts through detailed design and construction.
- Keep clients informed of project status
- Liaise and coordinate with sub-consultants, other disciplines and members of other teams.
- Coordinate staffing resources to meet project deadlines for several projects concurrently.
- Liaise with municipalities, clients and other approval agencies in the pursuit of approvals and general coordination of work plan, communicating important project information.
- Manage project schedules, budgets and invoicing, initiating any necessary actions to achieve established financial targets.
- Ensure implementation of quality assurance procedures and processes.
- Ensure that project design records and files are effectively managed.
- Assist as needed with business planning, identifying opportunities for growth.
- Perform other design and approval related duties as assigned or required.
- Actively participate in staff development, staff assessments and business development activities.
- Actively promote the profile of GHD by attendance at industry functions and conferences.

**Skills, Competencies and Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary civil engineering education.
- Professional Engineer (P.Eng.).
- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in design and management of land development projects.
- A full understanding of the Land Use Approval process and roles.
- Strong technical understanding of the core design process.
- Detail oriented.
- Strong time management skills.
- Ability to lead by example and simultaneously coordinate multiple projects.
- A positive attitude towards their work, colleagues and is supportive of a team environment.
- Strong analytical and report writing skills.

As a diverse and inclusive organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, GHD will provide reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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