Land Development Manager

Job Title:

Land Development Manager

Location:

Ottawa, Ontario (180 Kent Street) Build what's next at Minto

Working at Minto means being part of something bigger—where your career is built on purpose, progress, and possibility. Here, employees aren’t just valued—they’re celebrated through peer-to-peer recognition, team events, and a culture that feels like family while honouring every individual’s voice.

From your very first day at Minto, you'll have access to a rewarding and supportive package designed to help you thrive:

• Competitive compensation with performance-based annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits starting on day one—including unlimited physiotherapy, 24/7 access to healthcare professionals and physicians through our dedicated telemedicine service, and parental leave
• RRSP matching program and paid time off program to support your future and recharge
• Peer-to-peer recognition platform that celebrates your contributions
• Flexible summer hours to help you make the most of your time
• Professional development and learning support to fuel your growth
• Exciting career paths across a dynamic and purpose-driven organization

The Land Development Manager is accountable for driving the success of residential development projects throughout their lifecycle, including acquisition support, planning, approvals, construction, community completion, and municipal assumption. The role is responsible for delivering projects in alignment with the company’s vision, mission, brand, values, business strategy, approved business plans, budgets, and schedules, with a strong focus on the successful execution of land development infrastructure, stakeholder management, financial performance, and risk management.

• Lead residential land development projects through all phases, including acquisition support, planning, approvals, servicing, construction, community completion, and municipal assumption.
• Develop and execute project strategies aligned with approved business plans, schedules, budgets, and corporate objectives.
• Accountable for project scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, reporting, and overall project performance.
• Proactively identify and manage project risks, opportunities, issues, and stakeholder expectations.
• Maintain a strong understanding of market conditions, government legislation, and industry trends impacting project delivery.

• Coordinate planning approvals, engineering submissions, permits, and regulatory approvals required to advance development projects.
• Manage relationships with municipalities, agencies, utility providers, landowners, consultants, and community stakeholders.
• Negotiate and administer development agreements, cost-sharing agreements, servicing agreements, and approval conditions.
• Represent the company in discussions with government agencies and key external stakeholders.

• Oversee the delivery of land development infrastructure, including grading, underground services, roads, stormwater facilities, landscaping, and community completion works.
• Manage consultants, contractors, utility providers, and project teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved plans.
• Lead tendering, contract administration, progress reviews, change management, deficiency correction, and project close-out activities.
• Conduct regular site reviews and project meetings to monitor quality, schedule, safety, and cost performance.

• Prepare and manage project budgets, cash flows, forecasts, and cost-to-complete reporting.
• Utilize financial models and project pro formas to support…