The Development Project Manager is accountable for the oversight of engineers, architects, and other consultants, budgets, contract administration, scheduling and coordination of operations to ensure the project is delivered as planned. The Development Project Manager will also lead community engagement, municipal negotiations and approvals and play a key role in acquisitions and pre-development reviews. This role interacts with investors, purchasers, permitting, design, construction, marketing, external stakeholders, government authorities, sales agents, property managers and strata councils.
Responsibilities
– Liaising with multi-stakeholders throughout the project lifecycles
– Work with the internal marketing group, builders and marketing consultants to market developments to the public
– Helping to evaluate new development/investment opportunities
– Ensuring project schedules and budgets are established
– Co-ordination and communication with several internal teams during property analysis, acquisitions, and due diligence processes
– Possesses strong business and financial acumen with the ability to develop and present budget information
– Manage and review contracts and agreements for complete entitlement related to:, design, construction, strata plan filing, purchase & sale, leasing and development
– Manage municipal approvals process including liaising with municipal staff and elected officials
– Assist in the preparation and distribution of proposals, commitment letters, and reports
– Manage the flow of the design information between internal and external stakeholders
– Responsible for due diligence on reviewing/obtaining permits and contracts
– Interpret Blueprints and mange design to achieve optimal performance for all stakeholders.
– Coordinate architects, engineers, sub consultants, & general contractors relaying information to executives & stakeholders
– Represent on committees
– Excellent analysis skills related to due diligence, feasibility studies, pro forma, forecasting and project cash flow
– Delegation of duties and manage responsibilities regarding obtaining financing, credit releases and renewals
– Process and approve all required paperwork (invoicing, change orders, etc.) in a timely manner
– Possess an unwavering commitment to detail
– Capable of managing a variety of priorities and projects at different stages simultaneously
Who you are:
– Minimum 7-10 years’ experience as a Manager of Development preferred
– Diploma, degree or equivalent in either: Business, Real Estate, Marketing, Development, Urban Land Economics, Construction, or Architecture preferred
– Could hold a Professional Designation (ie. P. Eng, MBA, PQS, PMP, CFA)
– Experience with the entitlement process with the City having jurisdiction over the project, planning, design and acquisitions.
– Must have a high understanding of the construction – development process and standards.
– Review the big picture before during and after the construction phase.
– Excellent communication skills with effective business writing skills
– Highly organized with strong attention to detail
– Comfortable delivering information in a large group environment.
– Ability to be resourceful, efficient with time and proactive in a fast-paced environment.
– Strategic thinking abilities in order to bring initiatives to fruition.
Software:
– A high-level understanding of Project Management Software: Procore, Timberline, Sage300, various scheduling software etc.
– Fluent in either: Blue Beam, Adobe, Revit, CAD
– Fluent in: Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
Specific Measures of Success:
- TEAMWORK – Must be able to transition into new role in a keen and aware fashion fostering honest and straightforward respect from all stakeholders, co-workers and team- We are not looking for a know-it-all person for this position or any position for that matter – each company has subtleties that make their delivery model unique in its offering. While we would expect that any applicant(s) experience will bring fresh ideas, new ways of doing things and most importantly a can-do attitude. We are not looking for a change agent in this role.
- ORGANIZATION / PLANNING – Integrate with a small team and work with all peer-groups to ensure seamless transition of job required tasks in an efficient and mindful fashion. Again, as echoed above bring a fresh thought pattern(s) to what we do is more than welcome if there is respect shown for how we have found success for 50 years.
- SELF – AWARENESS – INTERGITY – Ensure that honesty and integrity in what they do is in the forefront. As a team we will always make mistakes – how we deal with these mistakes are what will always separate us from others. The chosen candidate will have a high-bar for self-reliance and be accountable for their day to day actions. They will be given some very real responsibility and being accountable to all is paramount. As a senior manager I will never be far away for guidance and support as long as the applicant knows when to ask for mentorship. The self-reflection or ‘Know what you don’t Know’ statement comes to mind and will serve the successful the candidate well in a very fast paced environment.
- ORGANIZATION – PLANNING- The successful applicant will understand that we have a very diverse development model and that ‘one size does not fit all’ approach will be problematic if this approach is taken. Each and every development we undertake will challenge the core or basic skillset and build new skills for all involved. Candidate must be able to transition well between differing delivery models and daily tasks. The successful candidate will be a strong self-starter and will possess a keen ability to successfully juggle multiple balls in the air at all times.
- CONCEPTUAL ABILITY – The applicant will possess a keen sense of 3D in a 2D discussion. The ability to visualize and conceptualize what a building – development may look like by verbal description. Everything in this role is conceptualize – create – capitalize – manage to success. Or in very simple terms we are creating market product offerings – promoted by our CORE VALUES – and realized by a very dedicated team from start to finish.
