Land Development Manager

Job Title: Land Development Manager Company: Taggart Investments Reports to: Director, Land Development Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 Location: 3187 Albion Road South, Ottawa, Ontario (Hybrid role) Vacancy Status: This is an active job opening. Taggart Investments is actively hiring for this position.

About Us

At Taggart Investments, we’re committed to shaping the future of residential communities, one project at a time. As part of the Taggart Group of Companies, we specialize in acquiring, developing, and managing residential land to support new home construction across Ottawa and Kingston. With a diverse portfolio of projects at various stages of development, we play a key role in creating the foundations for vibrant, livable neighborhoods.

Our strategic approach to land development offers meaningful opportunities for individuals passionate about growth, planning, and making a lasting impact. At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success. Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role Reporting to the Director, Land Development, the Land Development Manager leads residential land development projects from preliminary design through municipal assumption. The Manager is accountable for project strategy, approvals, budgets, schedules, consultant performance, stakeholder relationships, and construction coordination, while providing direction and support to internal team members and external consultants.

Key Responsibilities

Lead preliminary community, subdivision, and site plan design, establishing project objectives and providing strategic direction. Lead multiple projects through the full development lifecycle, including due diligence, approvals, plan registration, construction, closeout, and final municipal assumption. Develop and execute approval strategies for official plan, zoning, draft plan, site plan, part lot control, committee of adjustment, and related applications through to final approval.

Select, coordinate, and lead multidisciplinary consulting teams; set expectations, review technical deliverables, address performance issues, and ensure work meets project requirements. Build and maintain productive relationships with municipal staff, consultants, partners, utilities, community representatives, and other key stakeholders.

Establish project schedules, critical paths, risk mitigation plans, and reporting processes; identify issues early and recommend solutions to senior management. Prepare, manage, and forecast project budgets and cash flows; review and negotiate contracts, monitor commitments and invoices, and report on variances. Lead project meetings and communications, ensuring decisions, responsibilities, timelines, and follow-up actions are clearly documented and completed.

Oversee construction coordination through regular site visits and meetings; monitor regulatory compliance, resolve deficiencies and issues, and support timely project delivery. Lead or support financial analyses, owners’ group matters, front-ending and cost-sharing agreements, development charges, and recoveries relevant to assigned projects.

Provide day-to-day guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior team members, supporting consistent processes and professional development. Contribute to portfolio planning, process improvements, and strategic initiatives that strengthen project delivery and community outcomes. Perform other duties as required.

Education and Experience

Requirements Post-secondary education in engineering, urban planning, urban design, business, or a related field; a graduate degree or relevant professional designation would be an asset. Five to ten years of progressive land development experience, including demonstrated responsibility for complex projects and consultant teams.

Comprehensive knowledge of land development planning, municipal approvals, applicable regulations, and legislation. Strong experience working with municipalities and navigating approval processes from application through registration, construction, and assumption. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage project budgets, cash flows, schedules, contracts, and financial reporting.

Proven leadership, decision-making, negotiation, and issue-resolution skills, with the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and lead multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear recommendations and reports for senior management.

Proficiency in reviewing and providing direction on multidisciplinary technical drawings, reports, studies, and agreements. Strategic and creative problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to challenge existing approaches and improve project outcomes. Self-motivated and collaborative, with sound judgment and the ability to work independently with limited oversight.

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with AutoCAD, Photoshop, and Adobe applications would be considered an asset. Valid driver’s licence and the ability to travel throughout the city and to project sites. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment Office setting; working at a desk with a computer. Occasional meetings on construction sites. Collaboration with multiple people or departments; working under many simultaneous deadlines. Sitting or standing for long periods of time at workstation. Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals.

Repetitive work. Several deadlines, and year end processes can make for high volume periods and occasionally overtime work as needed. Occasional travel may be required for the purposes of attending meetings and visits at development sites. Accommodation Requests The Taggart Investments is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to hr@taggart.ca with your request. Salary Range The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions. Thank You for Considering Taggart Investments Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Investments.

We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Investments and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.

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