GNF Commercial Management Ltd. is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership across its development portfolio. This is a senior role responsible for overseeing engineering design, consultant coordination, infrastructure planning, value engineering, and project execution from feasibility through construction. The successful candidate will work closely with executive leadership, planners, architects, contractors, and municipal agencies to ensure projects are practical, effective, and delivered to the highest standards.

Experience & Background - Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia

- Minimum 10 years of experience in civil engineering, with significant experience in land development
- Direct experience working in or around Halifax / HRM is preferred
- Strong knowledge of municipal and provincial approval and permitting processes
- Municipal infrastructure design
- Land development and subdivision engineering
- Stormwater management, grading and servicing
- HRM and Nova Scotia regulatory frameworks
- Construction administration and project delivery
- Environmental considerations, approvals, and constraints
- Experience in value engineering, cost-conscious design decisions, and constructability reviews is highly valued
- Experience working with Developers, municipalities, consultants and contractors What You'll Do - Provide technical oversight of engineering consultants and internal project teams
- Review designs with a focus on value engineering, constructability, and long-term project performance
- Lead feasibility studies and technical due diligence for prospective developments
- Coordinate engineering design from concept through detailed design and construction
- Oversee municipal servicing, subdivision, roadway, and infrastructure projects




- Manage engineering schedules, budgets, and consultant deliverables
- Coordinate permit applications and approvals with municipal and provincial agencies
- Support project scheduling and assist in expediting approvals and construction timelines
- Collaborate closely with planners, architects, surveyors, and construction teams throughout project delivery
- Provide technical guidance during construction and assist with project commissioning
- Maintain accurate engineering documentation and project records Preferred Qualifications - AutoCAD Civil 3D and other municipal engineering software
- Construction administration and contract management
- Municipal servicing design and infrastructure estimating
- Multi-year project scheduling and capital planning
- Cash flow forecasting and development budgeting
- Interpretation of legal plans, easements, development agreements, and construction contracts
- Feasibility analysis and land acquisition due diligence
- Halifax Regional Municipality development policies and approval processes Why GNF Commercial Management Ltd.
- Lead engineering on some of Atlantic Canada's largest residential and mixed-use developments
- Work directly with executive leadership and decision-makers
- Influence projects from acquisition and planning through construction and completion
- Long-term development platform with significant land holdings and active projects
- Collaborative environment where practical thinking, technical excellence, and leadership are valued
- Competitive compensation and benefits with opportunities for continued professional growth Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or eligibility for registration with Engineers Nova Scotia. Minimum 10 years of experience in civil engineering, with significant experience in land development. Direct experience working in or around Halifax / HRM is preferred.

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