- Company Name
- Region of Peel
- Job Title
- Senior Project Manager Peel Housing Corporation
- Job Description
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Job title
Senior Project Manager
Role Summary
Lead multidisciplinary project teams for residential and mixed‑use housing development projects, providing strategic direction through planning, approvals, budgeting, procurement and stakeholder engagement to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and in compliance with regulatory and organizational objectives.
Expectations
* Deliver projects on schedule and within budget while meeting regulatory and organizational goals.
* Manage complex stakeholder relationships, including municipalities, developers, contractors, and community members.
* Maintain a risk‑aware approach across all project phases, safeguarding the organization’s financial, operational, and reputational interests.
* Promote inclusive practices and diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout project execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary internal and external project teams.
* Provide strategic direction across all development phases, aligning with organizational objectives.
* Oversee project planning, including critical‑path analysis, task prioritization, schedule development, and construction budget monitoring.
* Coordinate feasibility studies and prepare development plans, project assessments, cash‑flow analyses, funding requirements, and operating pro‑formas.
* Secure planning approvals with municipal partners (official plan amendments, zoning changes, variances, severances, permits).
* Support negotiations of development strategy, real‑estate transactions, legal agreements, and partner selections.
* Lead procurement processes from planning to award, drafting scopes of work and administering contracts with Legal Services and Real Estate teams.
* Prepare and review project updates, status reports, and presentations for clients, senior leadership, Board members, regional committees, and internal stakeholders.
* Represent the organization at public consultations, open houses, and meetings with contractors, regulatory agencies, and community members.
* Mentor and guide team members on legal, contract, engineering, design, and project‑management best practices.
Required Skills
* Project management and stakeholder engagement.
* Planning, approvals, and regulatory knowledge for municipal, provincial, and regional projects.
* Financial analysis, cash‑flow management, and budgeting.
* Procurement and contract administration.
* Negotiation and influencing skills.
* Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving abilities.
* Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project.
* Independent judgment with discretion on confidential matters.
* Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Required Education & Certifications
* Post‑secondary degree in business, planning, engineering, urban studies, or a related field.
* Minimum 5 years of experience in housing development (residential, mixed‑use, community, non‑profit, or supportive housing).
* Level 1 criminal record check (direct police‑station clearance required).
* Knowledge of affordable housing landscape, non‑profit housing, and relevant government policies and incentives is preferred.
* Understanding of municipal approvals, deal structuring, due diligence, and concept design.
* Combination of education and experience may be considered.