Team Lead, Land Development (Subdivisions)

About the role

Egis Canada is hiring a Team Lead, Land Development (Subdivisions) based in Ottawa, Ontario. The role leads and grows the subdivisions practice within the Land Development team, providing strategic, technical and operational leadership while ensuring successful project delivery, team performance, client satisfaction and financial results. It oversees subdivision projects through the full development lifecycle, from feasibility studies and conceptual planning through detailed engineering, construction administration and final acceptance, and acts as a primary client contact for developers, municipalities and regulatory agencies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the subdivisions team, including engineering, planning, design and project management professionals.
• Set performance expectations, objectives and standards aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee subdivision projects from feasibility and conceptual design through construction administration and final acceptance.
• Serve as the main point of contact for developers, municipalities and regulatory agencies, ensuring projects meet client objectives, regulatory requirements and community needs.
• Drive business development and support growth of the subdivisions practice.
• Mentor team members, support succession planning, and support recruitment, onboarding and retention.
• Manage financial performance, including revenue, profitability, utilization and project financial health.
• Strengthen industry presence and build client relationships to expand business opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Urban and Regional Planning or a related discipline.
• Professional registration with a recognized Ontario regulatory body: P.Eng. (PEO), R.P.P. (OPPI) or C.E.T. (OACETT).
• 15 years of progressive land development and subdivision experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing subdivision developments from conceptual design through construction and municipal acceptance.
• Valid driver's license and access to a registered and insured vehicle.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of subdivision approval processes, municipal engineering standards, development agreements and assumption requirements.
• Experience managing project budgets, financial performance, resource allocation and client relationships.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary coordination for rural and urban developments.

Assets: graduate degree in Civil Engineering, Planning or a related discipline; French language proficiency; experience in the Greater Ottawa Area; experience with pre-servicing, cost-sharing and front-ending agreements. The advertised salary range may vary with education, qualifications, experience, location and other factors. The role is eligible for a referral bonus.