LCH Developments Inc. is a Toronto-based real estate developer operating in the multifamily space. Our team strives to streamline the development and construction management processes to deliver projects with unmatched speed, efficiency, and attention to detail.

The construction management division of our company is Elevate CM. Its mission is to set new standards of service and project execution. With our 3 Cs of culture (curiosity, care, and collaboration) we have a mission to set a new standard of service and project execution.

Our co-working brand, Merge Spaces, is a dynamic, design-forward environment that serves both LCH’s internal team and a growing community of professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives.

Role Description
The Development Manager leads real estate projects from early feasibility through design, municipal approvals, and pre‑construction. This role manages planning, consultant teams, technical coordination, and entitlement strategy to ensure projects advance efficiently and meet design, financial, and regulatory expectations. The ideal candidate brings solid project coordination and technical problem‑solving skills, with experience working on development or construction projects and a desire to grow their career on the ownership/development side.

This role offers the chance to guide impactful development projects from feasibility through pre‑construction, working closely with leadership, consultants, municipal partners, and internal teams. You’ll help shape project vision, coordinate approvals, and deliver well‑designed, feasible outcomes aligned with company goals. Ideal for an engineer, project coordinator, assistant project manager, or emerging development professional, this role provides valuable exposure to the ownership side of real estate development.





For someone who enjoys urban development, complex problem‑solving, and cross‑functional collaboration, this is an opportunity to take ownership of meaningful projects and contribute to a team committed to thoughtful planning, proactive communication, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities
Project Lifecycle & Municipal Approvals

Manage projects from feasibility through design, rezoning, site plan approval, pre‑construction readiness, permitting and occupancy

Lead municipal approvals processes (OPA, ZBA, SPA, Minor Variance), ensuring alignment with planning policy and regulatory requirements

Maintain development schedules, critical paths, and entitlement milestones; prepare updates for internal stakeholders

Attend municipal meetings, public consultations, and stakeholder sessions; support presentation materials and briefing notes

Consultant & Stakeholder Coordination

Direct and coordinate architects, engineers, planners, environmental consultants, and other partners

Lead RFP processes, evaluate proposals, negotiate fees, and onboard consultants

Collaborate with internal teams—including construction, marketing, and finance—to ensure cross‑department alignment

Design & Technical Oversight

Review drawings, reports, and technical submissions for consistency, quality, and regulatory compliance

Support design development with input on feasibility,



constructability, and cost‑effective solutions

Feasibility, Due Diligence & Financial Analysis

Conduct site due diligence, zoning reviews, market research, and early‑stage feasibility assessments

Support pro forma development, budgeting, and project forecasting with the finance teamReview consultant invoices, progress summaries, and budget variances to ensure alignment with approved plans

Leadership & Cross‑Functional Support

Support marketing, sales readiness, and community engagement initiatives as projects approach launch

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline

3–5 years of progressive experience in engineering consulting, construction management, project management, development or a related field

Experience contributing to multifamily, mixed‑use, institutional, commercial, or infrastructure projects through design, approvals, permitting, construction, or project coordination phases

Strong understanding of construction drawings, consultant deliverables, technical reports, and project documentation

Familiarity with municipal approvals, development processes, and permitting requirements is considered an asset

Understanding of project scheduling, budgeting, and cost control principles

Strong communication & stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across consultant, contractor, and owner teams

Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat, MS Project (or similar project management software)

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📌 Development Manager (Ontario)
🏢 LCH Developments
📍 Ontario