Real Estate Development Manager - Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada - TransLink

TransLink
TransLink
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Metro Vancouver Regional District, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Marketing Statement:


A career at TransLink and our family of companies means working with people with a wide range of skills and perspectives, all teaming up towards a common goal: preserving and enhancing the region's world-envied quality of life.

Together, we connect the region and enhance its livability by providing a sustainable transit and transportation network, embraced by our communities and people.


At TransLink we are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live.

We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace, recognizing the unique value and skills every individual brings.


Looking for a great place to work where your contributions are valued and you can make a difference in a vibrant city? At TransLink, one of BC's Top Employers, you'll help make Metro Vancouver a better place to live, built on transportation excellence.

Put your future in motion


Responsibilities:


PRIMARY PURPOSE
Manages and directs the optimization of properties including working with local land use authorities. Engages in and manages development partnerships with third parties.

Supports the acquisition of strategic properties and ensures maximizing commercial value for project specific work within the assigned portfolio for the TransLink Enterprise.


KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES


Participates in planning, with emphasis on collaborating with senior leaders in the Department as well as other internal stakeholders and third parties to identify potential real estate development opportunities.


As per the assigned portfolio, manages and / or directs the optimization of properties; engages and manages internal and external partnerships and third parties.


Evaluates project specific opportunities, within the established project portfolio priorities with a view to maximizing commercial value; and develops related business cases and work plans for review and approval by management.


Identifies and develops innovative/creative solutions or partnerships to leverage TransLink's property assets, mitigate related risk, and create value for all parties.

Involves taking action in the absence of existing precedent. Maximizes commercial value for project specific work within the assigned portfolio for the TransLink Enterprise.


Leads the negotiation of commercial and residential property agreements; collaborates and builds relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders to establish commercial frameworks, including managing diverse positions/opinions and competing priorities within time and scheduling constraints.

Executes contracts and commercial agreements within authority limits and ensures related documentation is up-to-date.

Manages and enforces contract terms with third parties; and acts as single point of contact for commercial and contractual matters.

Supports internal stakeholders on commercial and contractual matters, before, during and after implementation.

Prepares reports, analysis and presentations for the Manager upon which the Director, Executive and Board decisions may be based.

Manages reporting staff, including selection, training, coaching, development, performance management and all other people management practices.


Qualifications:


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE


The requirements for this job are acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in urban land, business or other relevant discipline, plus seven (7) years of experience in progressive roles as a development planner or investment broker.

Must possess prior experience in coordinating with external consultants and liaising with government authorities.


OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Expert negotiating skills and relationship building skills, with ability to manage the opposing opinions/positions and agendas of multiple diverse internal and external stakeholders

Advanced knowledge of real estate development, construction and/or property management including rezoning, conceptual design, planning, unit design and approval processes

Advanced knowledge of methods, trends, best-practices, and techniques of negotiating, managing and administering contracts with third parties

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to advise, explain, clarify complex information; and also to write reports and develop/deliver presentations

Excellent business acumen and critical analysis skills with ability to identify and evaluate real property opportunities and develop innovative/creative solutions where no precedents exist

Solid knowledge of the transportation industry, and awareness of the governance framework and interdependencies within which TransLink works is an asset

Solid planning, organization, and time management skills, with ability manage critical sequencing and timing of negotiation processes


Other Information:


Recruitment Process:
An applicant will be required to demonstrate their suitability for this position by meeting the minimum
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