Project Manager, Development Engineering

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• Job :
  Project Manager, Development Engineering (3 vacancies) (RE-POST)
• Union: CUPE Local 1041
• Job Description  #: 1515
• Close date:
  Interested applicants please submit your application online at  by 4:00 p.m. on February 25, 2026.
• Vacancy type:
  This posting is for existing vacancies.
• This is a re-post. Those who have applied need not re-apply.
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Reporting to the Manager, Development Engineering and under the general guidance of the Senior Engineer, the Project Manager, Development Engineering is responsible for the review and approval of all aspects of all type of Development Applications and municipal and private infrastructure engineering design including stormwater management facilities related to development projects including preparation and implementation of City of Hamilton development agreements.

• Facilitates the approvals of development engineering review activities for various projects and ensure they are delivered in accordance with City and Provincial guidelines and in a cost effective, efficient and timely manner using a “best practices” approach.
• Accountable for engineering review, coordination and approval of various development applications including UHOPA, ZBA, Draft Plan of subdivisions, site plans and servicing studies.
• Has thorough knowledge and understanding of Provincial and City standards, regulations and by-laws required to process development applications including subdivisions and site plans for engineering approvals.
• Prepares Conditions of Approval as it relates to municipal and private servicing for new development and coordinates clearance of Conditions of Approval that allow for servicing and registration of development lands and Site Plans.
• Prepares engineering policy and operational reports for senior staff and council’s consideration.
• Assists in the development and the implementation of the City’s Staging of Development Program.
• Responsibility for investigating and recommending innovative/creative procedures and policies for improving the section’s technical performance.
• Takes ownership and manages several projects simultaneously from the initial stage to construction.
• Possesses a demonstrated record of technical competence, team advocacy and customer focus.
• Leads by example and functions as a mentor to subordinate staff.
• Possesses a high level of personal integrity and be an excellent written and verbal communicator.

• Reviews and coordinates infrastructure design approval through to implementation, including plan registration for land developments projects.
• Liaises with Applicants (developers), their agents (consultants), and outside agencies (Conservation Authorities, MTO, MOE etc.) on design and construction of development proposals, including Planning Act approvals (e.g. subdivision), municipal infrastructure design, the clearance of Conditions of Approval, and the preparation and implementation of development agreements.
• Assists the Senior Engineer in the development and implementation of land development engineering policies and procedures.
• Interacts with applicants and their agents on functional design and construction of development proposals, as required, including the preparation and implementation of development agreements.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary teams comprised of staff not only from the Planning and Economic…