Senior Project Manager, Land Development Solutions
Application Deadline: OPEN
Position Status: Full-Time, Permanent
Position Type: Existing Vacancy
Estimated Start Date: October 2026
Compensation: $90,000 - $130,000
Hours of Work: Based on 40 hours per week
Work Location: Peterborough, Ontario (Hybrid)
Hiring Contact
For questions about this position or the recruitment process, please contact:
Dakotah Herron, Human Resources Business Partner
Email: dherron@dmwills.com
Successful land development projects require strong leadership, thoughtful coordination, and the ability to bring multiple disciplines together toward a common goal. As a Senior Project Manager in the Project Delivery Group (PDG) within Wills’ Land Development Solutions (LDS) division , you will take a lead role in delivering complex land development projects, coordinating work across land use planning, land development engineering, and other technical disciplines from early project planning through to completion.
You will be responsible for creating the structure and direction that allows project teams to succeed, balancing client needs, technical requirements, project scope, budgets, schedules, approvals, and risk management. You will work closely with clients, internal disciplines, municipalities, agencies, and other stakeholders to keep projects progressing and ensure deliverables meet Wills’ standards for quality and service. Beyond managing individual projects, you will be a trusted resource to project teams, providing guidance, solving problems, identifying opportunities, and helping develop the people around you.
This is an opportunity for an experienced project manager who enjoys the complexity of land development and takes pride in seeing a project come together through strong coordination, sound decision-making, and collaborative leadership. You will play an important role in delivering successful projects for our clients while helping strengthen the way Wills delivers multi-disciplinary land development solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the delivery of land development projects throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating planning, design, approvals, construction, and post-construction activities to achieve project objectives, client requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Develop and lead proposals, fee estimates, project budgets, schedules, scopes, and work plans, establishing clear project requirements and delivery expectations from project initiation.
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including Wills’ technical specialists, sub-consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders, to ensure effective collaboration and timely delivery.
- Oversee the preparation and coordination of land development documentation, including plans of subdivision, site plans, grading and servicing plans, functional servicing reports, stormwater management reports, design briefs, engineering drawings, specifications, and supporting technical studies.
- Establish and maintain project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, quality requirements, and risk controls, proactively identifying constraints and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, municipalities, approval agencies, sub-consultants, contractors, and internal teams, serving as a key point of contact throughout project delivery.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and project stakeholders, providing clear updates on progress, deliverables, costs, schedules, approvals, risks, and emerging issues.
- Oversee quality assurance throughout project delivery, reviewing designs, technical documentation, and other deliverables for accuracy, constructability, regulatory compliance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with client and Wills standards.
- Monitor project financial performance, including staff utilization, hours, expenses, invoicing, work-in-progress, forecasts, and profitability, taking corrective action where required.
- Ensure project records, reporting, financial information, and project management data are accurate and current within Wills’ systems.
- Ensure project milestones, approvals, technical deliverables, construction requirements, and client commitments are achieved within established timelines and project parameters.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and mentorship to project team members and junior staff, supporting effective project delivery and professional development.
- Support business development and client growth initiatives, including identifying opportunities, preparing proposals and fee submissions, participating in client meetings and presentations, and developing long-term client relationships.
- Apply applicable municipal standards, provincial legislation, engineering guidelines, and regulatory requirements throughout project planning, design, approvals, construction, and closeout.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve project delivery, technical practices, standards, and processes, contributing to continuous improvement within the Land Development Solutions division.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Three-year diploma in Civil Engineering Technology, degree in Civil Engineering; or a related engineering discipline; equivalent education and experience will also be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in consulting engineering, land development, or a related field, with demonstrated experience performing project management responsibilities.
- PMP (Project Management Professionals) certification is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated experience delivering land development projects, including residential subdivisions, site plans, commercial, industrial, institutional, mixed-use, and infill developments, from initial planning and approvals through detailed design, construction, and project closeout.
- Strong understanding and experience in land development engineering, including grading and drainage, sanitary and water servicing, stormwater management, road and access design, utility coordination, erosion and sediment control, and municipal infrastructure design.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and coordinating engineering submissions and technical studies, including servicing and stormwater management reports, grading and servicing plans, design briefs, engineering drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and supporting documentation.
- Strong understanding of Ontario’s land development and municipal approvals processes, including experience working with municipalities, conservation authorities, utilities, and other regulatory agencies throughout the review and approval process.
- Working knowledge of applicable municipal standards, provincial legislation, engineering guidelines, and regulatory requirements related to land development, municipal servicing, stormwater management, transportation infrastructure, and environmental considerations.
- Demonstrated ability to oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, quality, risks, and financial performance, including monitoring project hours, expenses, invoicing, forecasts, and profitability.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and coordinating engineers, technologists, planners, environmental professionals, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, contractors, and other sub-consultants.
- Strong understanding of consulting engineering business practices, including proposal development, fee preparation, scope development, project budgeting, contract administration, and responding to RFPs and other procurement opportunities.
- Exceptional communication, client relationship, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively coordinate multiple projects, priorities, and stakeholders in a fast-paced consulting environment.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret policy and legislation.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite and internet research applications.
Work Culture
At Wills, we build partnerships with our team members, clients and community rooted in respect and fostered through a work environment that is committed to supporting, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion that respects people’s dignity, ideas, and beliefs.
We value smart work and promote work-life balance for employees through our flexible work options. We also provide a social and professional work environment that supports personal and professional goals for all team members. We are socially conscious and strive to make a difference in the communities where we live and work.
Why this Job Matters
At Wills, successful land development projects depend on strong leadership, thoughtful coordination, and a collaborative approach that brings diverse expertise together. As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in leading complex, multi-disciplinary projects and ensuring that planning, engineering, design, and other technical components come together to deliver successful outcomes for our clients.
Your work will directly influence how projects move from initial planning and approvals through design and delivery. Working closely with clients, Land Development Solutions leadership, land use planners, engineers, technical teams, consultants, municipalities, and other stakeholders, you will provide the direction and coordination needed to manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk while keeping client priorities at the centre.
Beyond individual projects, you will contribute to the strength of our Project Delivery Group by sharing expertise, mentoring team members, supporting business development opportunities, and helping improve how we deliver multi-disciplinary projects. Through your leadership, you will help build strong client relationships, deliver high-quality land development solutions, and contribute to the continued growth and reputation of Wills.
What You Will Gain
As a Senior Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead complex land development projects while working alongside experienced professionals across land use planning, engineering, and other technical disciplines. You will deepen your expertise in project delivery, client management, municipal approvals, financial management, risk management, and multidisciplinary coordination while having a direct impact on the success of projects and the clients we partner with.
You will also have the opportunity to grow your leadership influence across the Land Development Solutions (LDS) division at Wills by mentoring team members, sharing your expertise, contributing to business development, and helping strengthen how Wills delivers projects. For someone who enjoys leading project teams, solving complex problems, building strong client relationships, and bringing diverse disciplines together, this role offers meaningful opportunities to expand your impact and shape successful land development solutions at Wills.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
In accordance with Ontario legislation, applicants are advised that artificial intelligence may be used to support aspects of the recruitment process, such as application screening or scheduling.
Wills offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits and merit-based bonuses for performance and tenure.
If you are a goal oriented, initiative-taking individual who is looking to join a successful team, Wills is interested in speaking with you. Please submit your resume and cover letter.
We sincerely thank all candidates for their interest, however, please note that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. If selected for an interview, please advise us if you require accommodation.
