03 Nov
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Richcraft Homes
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Ottawa
03 Nov
Richcraft Homes
Ottawa
Richcraft Homes is a renowned, successful Ottawa Real Estate Corporation with more than a 40 year history in home and high rise construction, land acquisition and development, multiple joint venture projects, and residential and commercial income property management.
Richcrafts purpose is to provide a distinctive, sought after product that delivers value and award-winning designs, with a commitment to customer satisfaction that surpasses every expectation. At Richcraft, we are purpose-inspired, detail oriented and driven.
Why Richcraft?
Richcraft strives to provide a high quality, professional work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. Innovation, integrity, craftsmanship, and community are at the forefront of everything we do. We have always kept an unwavering commitment to our people, our communities, and our homeowners. At Richcraft, we feel privileged to build dream homes for our clients.
Richcraft is passionate about professional growth, development and long-term career excellence of its employees. In return for your hard work and dedication, you will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including:
- Generous Health and Dental Plan
- Employee Wellness Spending Account
- Group Retirement Planning with Company Match
- Employee Wellness Program
- Referral Program
- Loyalty Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long-Term Employment
- Opportunities for Growth
The Role
The Land Development Servicing Coordinator supports residential and commercial development projects from due diligence and pre-construction through site servicing, building construction, project close-out and municipal assumption.
The role combines civil/site servicing coordination with broader construction support to help ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule and within budget, in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, municipal requirements and company standards.
Working closely with the Director, Site Servicing Manager, Land Development Project Managers, internal teams, consultants, contractors, utilities, authorities and site staff, the Coordinator assists with project planning, procurement, construction coordination, cost and schedule tracking, issue resolution and project close-out throughout the development lifecycle.
In this Role, You Will
- Assist in evaluating potential land acquisitions, including development feasibility, servicing requirements, site constraints, preliminary schedules, costs and project risks.
- Provide high-level input on servicing strategies, construction staging, budgets, cash flow and other considerations that may impact project delivery.
- Assist in preparing development lands for construction, including approvals, permits, contractor procurement, early works and stakeholder coordination.
- Coordinate required approvals and permits for tree clearing, de-grubbing, demolition, earthworks, topsoil removal and other site preparation activities.
- Assist with pricing, tender review, contractor selection and contract award for enabling works and pre-construction activities.
- Monitor and communicate schedule, budget, cash flow, site constraints, construction readiness and unforeseen conditions to support timely project decisions.
- Support the Site Servicing Manager and Land Development Project Managers in coordinating consultants, utilities, internal departments, government authorities and partners to advance design, approvals and construction readiness.
- Review engineering drawings, design revisions, servicing strategies, site logistics and construction staging, and provide input on constructability, cost and schedule implications.
- Participate in project meetings with consultants, authorities, utilities, contractors and internal teams as required.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining project budgets, schedules, cash flow forecasts, construction estimates and other project controls.
- Coordinate with consultants in the preparation of tender packages and specifications, identify potential scope gaps and support contractor procurement and tender evaluation.
- Maintain awareness of market conditions, labour and material availability, pricing and construction risks that may affect project schedules or budgets.
- Coordinate with contractors, consultants and site staff throughout servicing and construction to manage sequencing, resolve issues and support key project milestones.
- Assist in resolving unforeseen servicing and construction issues while considering schedule, cost, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Review progress claims, proposed change orders, scope changes, contract adjustments and supporting documentation, escalating items as required.
- Track and report on budgets, schedules, construction progress, deliverables, risks, deficiencies and key project decisions.
- Coordinate between development, construction, consultants, contractors and site staff to support the transition from site servicing to building construction and project completion.
- Coordinate land-related construction activities including curbs, sidewalks, pathways, fencing, noise walls, retaining walls, landscaping, roadworks, utilities, grading, site access and traffic control.
- Monitor construction schedules, sequencing, site logistics, quality, deficiencies, inspections and turnover requirements in coordination with site teams and contractors.
- Coordinate and track consultant sign-offs, as-built information, inspection records, deficiency lists and turnover documentation.
- Monitor compliance with subdivision and site plan agreements, permits, approved drawings, specifications and applicable municipal standards.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, site staff and municipalities to identify and resolve deficiencies affecting completion, occupancy, securities reductions/releases and municipal assumption.
- Support and facilitate securities reductions and releases and the final municipal assumption of subdivision, site plan and related development works.
What You Bring:
- University degree in Engineering, Planning or a related discipline, or college diploma in Construction Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology or a related field.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in land development, civil construction, site servicing or a related environment.
- Strong understanding of residential land development, site servicing, civil construction and the interface between land development and building construction.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, site plans, specifications, contracts, approvals, permits and municipal agreements.
- Experience with budgeting, estimating, tendering, procurement, contract administration, change orders and cost tracking.
- Knowledge of construction scheduling, site coordination, safety practices, quality control, deficiency management and project close-out.
- Familiarity with municipal, provincial and applicable federal construction standards, approvals and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and working knowledge of AutoCAD, project scheduling, budgeting and project tracking/reporting tools.
Core Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, evaluate options and recommend practical solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with management, consultants, contractors, authorities, site staff and internal teams.
- Strong organizational, planning and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented and capable of working independently and collaboratively within a project team.
Salary Range: $75,000 – $90,000
Vacancy Type: Recent
Our recruitment process is fair and transparent. We use an AI tool only for the initial screening to match resumes with job requirements. All interviews and final hiring decisions are made by the hiring manager and our HR team. AI does not make any hiring decisions.
Richcraft is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities, and we provide accessible candidate experience. If you need accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us and we will work this you to meet your needs.
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📌 Land Development Servicing Coordinator (Ottawa)
🏢 Richcraft Homes
📍 Ottawa