Project Manager-Development

Project Manager – Development

Amico is an Ontario based, vertically integrated builder of signature properties and major infrastructure. In its unique approach to leadership, Amico aims to build lasting partnerships, stronger communities and unmatched career opportunities.

The Properties division at Amico is adding to its current workforce with a new Project Manager position.

Position Overview

Amico Properties is seeking a Project Manager – Development to take ownership of the day-to-day execution of a diverse portfolio of development projects across Ontario.

This role is responsible for working as part of a team to drive projects forward through due diligence, planning approvals, design development, and pre-construction, with accountability for timelines, coordination, and execution. Projects will span multiple asset classes, including residential, commercial, industrial, and emerging sectors such as energy and data infrastructure.

The Project Manager operates as the primary driver of assigned projects, ensuring all internal teams, consultants, and stakeholders are aligned and delivering against defined objectives. Working within a fully integrated development and construction platform, this role is critical in converting development opportunities into well-executed, construction-ready projects.

Core Accountability Areas

1. Project Leadership & Execution

The Project Manager is accountable for leading the day-to-day execution of assigned projects across multiple asset classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of projects through all key development phases:
• Site due diligence and acquisition support
• Entitlements and municipal approvals
• Design development and coordination
• Pre-construction planning and readiness
• Manage projects across a range of asset types, including:
• High-rise and low-rise residential
• Commercial and mixed-use developments
• Industrial facilities
• Energy and data-related infrastructure projects
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules, including critical path and key milestones
• Ensure consistent progress across all workstreams, maintaining alignment with internal timelines and strategic objectives
• Identify risks early and take ownership of resolution, including:
• Approvals delays
• Design coordination issues
• Scope gaps or misalignment
• Consultant performance challenges
• Maintain structured and proactive project reporting, including status updates, risks, and required decisions

2. Consultant & Stakeholder Management

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating all external project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate external consultants, including:
• Planning and land use
• Civil, municipal, and structural engineering
• Architecture and design teams
• Environmental, geotechnical, and specialty consultants
• Ensure all consultants are:
• Delivering on schedule
• Aligned with project objectives and scope
• Effectively coordinated across disciplines
• Lead regular consultant coordination meetings, driving accountability and follow-through
• Support and participate in municipal and stakeholder meetings, ensuring projects are well-positioned and advancing
• Maintain strong working relationships to facilitate efficient approvals and project progression

3. Approvals & Regulatory Process Management

The Project Manager plays a key role in advancing projects through complex regulatory environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, coordination, and submission of all required planning and regulatory applications
• Track and drive approvals timelines, ensuring submissions are complete, coordinated, and strategically aligned
• Work closely with internal planning leadership to:
• Address municipal feedback
• Adjust strategies as required
• Maintain momentum through the approvals process
• Navigate varying regulatory requirements across asset classes, including:
• Municipal planning approvals
• Environmental and servicing approvals
• Utility and infrastructure coordination (critical for energy and data projects)

4. Financial Discipline & Proforma Alignment

The Project Manager ensures that execution decisions align with financial expectations and project viability.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within established proformas to ensure:
• Design and scope decisions align with budget targets
• Schedules support financial assumptions and carrying costs
• Changes are evaluated against cost and return impact
• Monitor and flag variances in scope, cost, or schedule that may impact overall project performance
• Coordinate with development and construction teams to maintain budget discipline and cost awareness
• Support value-driven decision-making throughout design and pre-construction phases

5. Internal Coordination & Construction Integration

This role is critical in ensuring projects are properly positioned for execution by the construction team.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with internal construction leadership to:
• Align on constructability and methodology
• Validate cost assumptions and design decisions
• Identify opportunities to leverage internal capabilities
• Ensure design packages are progressing at the required level of detail for construction readiness
• Support the transition from development to construction, ensuring:
• Clear scope definition
• Complete and coordinated documentation
• Alignment on schedule and execution approach

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Land Use Planning, Real Estate Development, Engineering, or related field
• 5–8 years of experience in real estate development or related project delivery roles
• Experience managing projects across multiple asset classes is a strong asset
• Working knowledge of Ontario land use planning and regulatory frameworks
• Exposure to development financials and proforma-based decision making

Core Competencies

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for project outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects across different asset types
• Strong coordination and communication skills across internal and external teams
• Proactive problem-solving and ability to drive issues to resolution
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Location & Travel

• Windsor or GTA
• Travel across Ontario required based on project portfolio

What Amico Can Offer You

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer Matching Retirement Program
• Life insurance

If you are interested in a career at Amico, please submit an email and resume in confidence.

At Amico we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are provided to all applicants. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Strictly no third-party resumes accepted.