10 Nov
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Birchwood Homes
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London
10 Nov
Birchwood Homes
London
Company: Birchwood Homes
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 per year
About Birchwood Homes
At Birchwood Homes, we build premier master-planned communities and high-quality homes with craftsmanship, integrity, and lasting value. We are dedicated to excellence at every stage of the building process—starting from raw land through to completed neighborhoods. We are looking for a motivated professional to join our team and direct the land development side of our operations.
Position Overview
Birchwood Homes is seeking a dedicated Project Manager / Land Development Coordinator to oversee the planning, servicing, and initial construction phases of our development sites. In this role, you will lead the pre-construction pipeline: coordinating municipal approvals, overseeing site infrastructure and servicing, estimating costs, sourcing materials, and managing trade tenders. This position requires hands-on involvement both in project estimation and in office coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Land Planning & Approvals: Coordinate the municipal planning process, liaising with local authorities, civil engineers, and planners to secure permits, subdivision agreements, and development approvals.
- Site Servicing & Infrastructure: Supervise and direct site servicing work, including grading, earthworks, road construction, stormwater systems, and underground utilities (water, sanitary, gas, hydro, and telecoms).
- Estimating & Cost Take-Offs: Perform comprehensive quantity take-offs and project cost estimates for infrastructure, civil works, and land preparation materials.
- Trade Tendering & Quote Analysis: Prepare tender packages, solicit Request for Quotes (RFQs), evaluate subcontractor bids, negotiate pricing, and award contracts.
- Budget & Schedule Management: Monitor project budgets against actuals, track purchase orders/invoices,
and enforce development schedules to deliver ready-to-build lots on time.
- Site Inspections & Quality Control: Perform routine on-site inspections to verify that civil works comply with municipal engineering standards, approved site plans, and safety regulations.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in land development, civil construction, or residential construction project management/estimating.
- Strong background in reading and interpreting civil engineering drawings, grading plans, and municipal specifications.
- Solid experience estimating materials, soliciting trade tenders, and negotiating contracts.
- Working knowledge of municipal approvals and subdivision development procedures in Ontario.
- Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and reliable transportation.
- Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a related field is an asset.
What We Offer
- Salary: $60,000 – $70,000 per year
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental coverage plan
- Vehicle Allowance: Dedicated monthly vehicle allowance for site travel
- Career Growth: A high-impact leadership role shaping community growth from the ground up
Pay: $60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in land development, civil construction coordination, or construction estimating?
- Do you have hands-on experience reading and interpreting civil engineering drawings, site plans, and grading plans?
- Briefly describe your experience with estimating material costs and soliciting quotes from trades and subcontractors.
- Are you familiar with the municipal planning, permitting, and subdivision approval processes in Ontario?
Work Location: In person
📌 Project Manager / Land Development Coordinator (London)
🏢 Birchwood Homes
📍 London