Development manager Jobs in Vaughan, ON

Transforming visions into buildings.

About Buttcon

Buttcon is a 100% Canadian, employee owned General Contractor who is recognized for high quality workmanship, innovative solutions and a fine-tuned ability to fast-track projects. We specialize in institutional, commercial, industrial and multi‑unit residential construction. We utilize innovative technologies that ensure our projects are completed above expectations. As a company, we are committed to working safely and provide exceptional value in our progressive practices and processes. We believe that the power of a team, building for the long‑term, taking action, and sharing success are the keys to a successful future.

We care about the work we do, the people we work with and making a difference through our work. We strive to provide opportunities for growth and development that empower our people. Our values of Safety, Accountability, Honesty and Integrity, Quality, Entrepreneurial Spirit, and being People‑focused, are rooted in our culture and are essential in what we do. Our employees contribute to Buttcon’s success because of their knowledge and dedication to their passion.

If you share our passion for construction, we would like you to be part of our team.

Position Description

The Manager, Project Development, will play a key role in advancing projects from the pursuit stage through early development and construction. This individual will contribute to proposal responses, preconstruction activities, and may include construction, ensuring projects are strategically positioned for success. The ideal candidate is a proven construction professional with a deep understanding of project development, contracts, procurement, and construction processes.

Here’s What You’ll Be Responsible for

• Lead project development activities after the RFP / Tender stage through early concept and into pre‑construction, then construction.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients to ensure requirements are conveyed.
• Prepare all related trade packages for construction by utilizing prequalified trade partners for tendering purposes.
• Develop bid packages with estimating, staff and procurement staff.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with estimates, proposals, and presentations.
• Conduct and oversee constructability reviews, risk registers, and value engineering exercises.
• Develop early concept schedules and logistics plans to guide project planning.
• Apply expertise in contract structures (CCDC, GMP, Lump Sum, etc.) and support permitting processes.
• Lead trade procurement strategies, including sequential tendering and early trade engagement for long‑lead and critical scopes.
• Collaborate closely with estimating, scheduling, and procurement teams to manage project risk and align pre‑construction deliverables.
• Represent Buttcon at client meetings, interviews, and with municipal / regulatory authorities.

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