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 current 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

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