Development Manager - Ottawa, Canada - The Taggart Group of Companies

The Taggart Group of Companies

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Ottawa, Canada

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Description

Job Title:
Development Manager

Reports to:
Vice President, Development

Company:
Taggart Realty Management

Location:
Metcalfe Street, Ottawa, Ontario

Date Prepared:
April 2023

Work Description:

Major Responsibilities:

Assist the Vice President, Development and the development team, design, budget and plan new high rise and retail development projects
Manage project meetings with architects and other building consultants, and ensure information is consistently being disseminated among all stakeholders, including the project team. team.
Assist in the development, monitoring and updating project schedules and budgets for submission
Create and track master project schedules and track budgets monthly to ensure accuracy in billing and progress, and raising issues or discrepancies
Assign tasks to the consulting team and follow up to ensure that the tasks are being completed in a timely manner.
Review all work prior to dissemination to internal and external stakeholders.
Assist the VP of Commercial Development with due diligence and feasibility studies for acquiring new development properties
Preparing various reports, documents and presentations for various internal and external stakeholders
Attend internal and external land development meetings, and prepare various items for meetings, coordinating logistics for meetings, preparing agendas and minutes, and disseminating information
Work with internal team members in Leasing, Construction and Finance to execute on projects from inception to completion
Regularly attend site visits and meetings with the VP of Commercial Developments
Assist the Vice President, Development in organizing and streamlining processes to reach development outcomes more efficiently.
Proactively work with the Vice President, Development of to manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
Request, review and analyze several consultant proposals and make recommendations on awarding contracts.
All other duties as required.

Statement of Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

Minimum of five years of experience in the Land Development industry, Construction, Real Estate Development or related fields.
Postsecondary education architecture, architectural design, urban architecture, engineering or building science, or related field.
Demonstrated general knowledge of the Land Development approval process.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Work, PowerPoint).
Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines.
Strong organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail and time management skills.
Excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude, with the ability to nurture and grow stakeholder relationships.
Selfmotivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong understanding and ability to navigate the municipal approvals process such as Official Plan Amendments, Zoning Amendments, Committee of Adjustment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Part Lot Control.
Develop and maintain relationships with municipal, regional and conservation authority staff.
Knowledge of construction management and construction practices.
Demonstrated strong communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to read drawings and challenge/question proposals.
Ability to multitask and prioritize.
Innovative and creative problem solver who has experience challenge the status quo to create a better product.
Valid drivers license with the ability to travel throughout the City.
Experience with AutoCAD, photoshop and Microsoft Project would be considered an asset.
Experience in the new construction of a retail development and/or concrete highrise structures would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of Ontario Building Code would be considered an asset.
Knowledge of commercial, office and retail leases and contracts would be considered an asset.

Physical/Sensory Effort/Work Environment:

Working primarily in an office environment, there will also be work in a construction environment related to site inspections and monitoring, including working outdoors.
Provide service to multiple people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.
Willingness to be mobile as the role requires work to be performed primarily in the office but also onsite.
Overtime may be required on an occasional basis in order to meet the changing demands of the project(s).