Project Manager, Land Acquisitions

Title: Project Manager, Land Acquisitions

Division: Land & Property Advisory Solutions Work Arrangement: Full-time (contract), hybrid (3-days in-office) Location: Toronto, ON

Contract Length/End Date: 1-year, with option to extend Posting Close Date: May 30, 2026 Base Hourly Rate: $60–$80/hour (based on experience)

Please note: This is an outsourced position supporting one of our external clients and is not an internal Project Manager role within our organization.

Job Summary:

The Real Estate Project Manager is a key position in our client’s organization, responsible for acquiring, managing, and disposing of real estate rights and interests. This role supports the company's strategic goals by facilitating property transactions essential for their transmission and distribution projects. The selected candidate will be working directly with the client from their offices.

This role involves market analysis, appraisals, and property assessments, contributing to well-informed decision-making. Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external clients is crucial, as is staying updated on industry trends. The Real Estate Project Manager's work is instrumental in meeting business objectives, ensuring timely project delivery, and maintaining legal compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acquire real estate rights including fee, easement, and other interests from landowners, ensuring compliance with company policies and strategies.

• Grant, renew, and manage existing rights (licenses, leases, easements) for company properties, addressing customer inquiries.

• Evaluate transmission/distribution project proposals, determining real estate requirements, and prepare detailed project reports, including cost estimates and land use assessments.

• Analyze market sales data, prepare appraisals, market value estimates, and real estate reports. Conduct reviews to identify work programs and project requirements.

• Attend public meetings, establish and maintain relationships with clients, legal representatives, and stakeholders. Explain agreements and address inquiries.

• Ensure compliance with legislative, governmental, and company requirements. Secure approval for transaction settlement terms and prepare necessary documentation.

• Stay informed about real estate industry trends, providing expert advice to internal and external clients. Meet business goals, timetables, and delivery dates for real estate activities.

• Coordinate with internal and external representatives, facilitating data exchange and communication between Real Estate, clients, stakeholders, and other relevant groups. Address complex real estate issues with effective problem-solving and seek guidance when needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of concentrated study in real estate-related fields, including industrial, commercial, residential, and rural real estate, appraisal, real estate property law, real estate management, land use planning, business administration, economics, and marketing.

• Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in the real estate industry, involving transactions, market valuation, legal documents, real estate practices, and procedures. Familiarity with valuing and acquiring fee, easement, or other real estate interests, granting rights, selling properties, and interpreting plans and surveys.

• Proficiency in analyzing and interpreting various variables related to real estate, demonstrating sound judgment and the ability to develop effective and balanced solutions for clients and stakeholders.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, enabling effective communication.

• Thorough understanding of legislative, governmental, and Company operational requirements related to real estate acquisition, management, and disposal activities.

• Demonstrated ability to address complex real estate issues and apply critical thinking to develop timely and effective solutions.

• Meticulous attention to detail, and a keen ability to detect and rectify errors promptly to maintain credibility and compliance.

• Willingness to work both in a business office environment and in the field.