General Manager

Ashton, ON

General Manager (Cavanagh Developments)

Location: 9094 Cavanagh Road, Ashton, Ontario

Founded in 1953, Thomas Cavanagh Construction has continued to set the standard for quality construction and materials in Eastern Ontario. With our strategically located pits and quarries, our unmatched fleet of trucks and heavy equipment, our state-of-the-art facilities, and our dedicated employees, Thomas Cavanagh Construction has earned a reputation as one of Ottawa’s most trusted and respected contractors.

Cavanagh Developments is experiencing unprecedented growth across our full suite of land development projects. The General Manager is accountable for leading the design and development activities that achieve the highest & best use for a site while also being a key contributor to the team community and overall corporate vision, and secures all required approvals while delivering serviced land parcels to the organization. This position will report directly to VP Land Development.

What you will be responsible for:

Management/Leadership

Build, manage, and maintain a high-performance team through effective talent recruitment, coaching, and development
Oversee the leadership of the Land Development team and ensures focus on collaboration, client service and business success with the project team is maintained
Update the Senior Management Team and Ownership on project performance for cost, schedule and scope, and communicates opportunities and challenges in Land Development
Explore strategic relationships for joint venture opportunities, when required
Ensure that relationships with consultants, builders and internal heavy civil partners are effectively managed
Set high standards, establish accountabilities and measure performance
Other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by management and Ownership

Strategic Direction

Contribute to the strategic direction, budget and the vision for the department in conjunction with the Senior Management Team and Ownership
Continuously monitors all aspects of the department’s operations to facilitate and reinforce the effectiveness of strategic plan

Land Development Opportunities

Ensure that Land Development operations growth is scalable to expand/respond to other opportunities and maintain its accountability to internal land needs
Manage and implement all development approvals for new and existing development projects, and potential acquisitions
Promote sustainability and leading-edge community design
Understand the market, local conditions and housing market in order to stay current and make recommendations
Oversee and ensure quality design and implementation for all projects and developments

Financial

Minimize capital and operating costs while searching for continuous ways of improving which could include accelerating the development cycle to enhance return on investment
Ensure that integrated best practices within the business unit are identified and implemented in order to improve and optimize operations
Work with Finance Team to secure development financing
Research, and identify opportunities by investigating and buying land within agreed upon parameters and budgets

Specialized Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Prior experience in a Management role in Land Development
Ability to manage contractual obligations with customers, contractors, developers and bankers.
Understanding of finance and appropriate practices to acquire and develop land to meet financial targets
Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent problem-solving skills
Excellent contract negotiation skills
Superior relationship building skills & ability to develop appropriate business networks
Superior leadership skills & ability to develop staff
Outstanding interpersonal and team work skills
Strong organizational skills
Superior analytical & decision-making skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment

Cavanagh Employee Benefits:

· Family oriented work environment

· Attractive, competitive compensation for qualified candidates

· Internal growth opportunities

· Training and development opportunities

· Benefit, Wellness and Pension Plans

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