Project Development Manager

Modern Niagara helps building owners, managers, and general contractors meet the mechanical, electrical, integrated building technology, and building services needs of their buildings across Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Southwestern Ontario, and Ottawa. We also develop custom, turnkey solutions to help reach the desired outcomes. We are committed to having a positive and meaningful impact on Canada’s infrastructure and on the communities where we live, learn, work, and heal.

WE BUILD FOR LIFE.

We value passion, initiative, determination, professionalism, and teamwork and we are committed to ensuring that our teams have everything they need to succeed. Health and safety are embedded in everything we do and, as a result, our award-winning safety culture has a record that’s well above industry standards.

At Modern Niagara, you will work alongside values-driven, safety-conscious, and high-impact teams in a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment. Here, your knowledge, skills, and excellent service will help ensure that the buildings that make up Canada’s infrastructure fulfill the needs they were set out to meet.

Modern Niagara is one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies and is a recipient of SMACNA‘s Safety Excellence Award Program (SSEAP) – Canada and the Canadian Occupational Safety (COS) Magazine’s Gold Winner for Canada’s Safest Employers Award in the Building and Construction category and Excellence Winner for Canada’s Best Health + Safety Culture Award as well as Canada’s Best Health + Safety Leader Award.

Modern Niagara is seeking a Project Development Manager with substantial experience to join our team. The ideal candidate would be based out of Ottawa (preferred) or Vaughan. This role involves leading project development activities, from conceptual technical solutions and business cases to construction-ready engineered solutions, with a strong focus on leadership, financial management, and strategic planning.

As the Project Development Manager, you will collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and other stakeholders to ensure projects meet quality standards, adhere to budgetary constraints, and are completed on time. Your experience in creating ROI models, managing internal financials, and leading small teams will be critical in driving project success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and motivate a small team to achieve project goals, while overseeing outside vendors and contractors.
• Develop and maintain detailed ROI models for construction projects, ensuring alignment with financial goals and budgetary constraints.
• Oversee and manage internal financials, including billing, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Coordinate, schedule, attend, and document project meetings, providing comprehensive reports to key players and the Executive team.
• Work closely with engineers, architects, and other professionals to determine project specifications and develop conceptual designs.
• Negotiate contracts with external vendors to establish profitable agreements.
• Identify required resources (manpower, equipment, materials) and manage project delivery to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and evaluate detailed business case analyses quantifying the benefits of proposed solutions.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards, reporting any issues.
• Support the pursuits team early in the sales process to evaluate scope and determine cost estimates.
  
  

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Proven leadership experience in managing and mentoring small teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical HVAC, Energy, Electrical, or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of building systems, construction procedures, materials, and project management principles.
• Advanced knowledge of construction management processes, means, and methods.
• Strong experience in creating ROI models and managing internal financials.
• Proficiency in MS Office and construction/project management software.
• Ability to solve diverse problems, anticipate construction challenges, and work closely with site supervisors, sub-trades, clients, and consultants.
• Outstanding communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
  
  

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At Modern Niagara, we recognize the value of fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization and are committed to eliminating barriers faced by members of equity-seeking groups (women, Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and new immigrants) in the construction industry. Our DEI vision is to build an organization where everyone has access to the same opportunities, experience equitable outcomes, and can thrive and reach their full potential.

We value the diversity of the people we hire and serve. Modern Niagara is an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise us so that suitable accommodations can be made. We can be reached at [email protected].