Development Manager - Vaughan, Canada - SmartCentres

SmartCentres

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Vaughan, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Title:
Development Manager

Reports To:
Senior Director, Development

Department:
Central 3 Portfolio

Position Summary

Oversee and manage all aspects of site and project specific development, responsible for a number of projects and asset types within the Central 6 Portfolio.

In coordination with the Senior Director, Development, identify new development initiatives within the Portfolio and/or through acquisition, in accordance with Trust's current and future targets.

Responsibilities:

Responsive to development opportunities in accordance with the Trust's project plan approval procedures;
Responsible for executing approved project plans through the coordination of, and teaming with, outside consultants, Development Associates, Financial Analysts, Administrative Assistants, Development Engineering, Construction, the Residential Team, and the Leasing manager, as well as through consultation with the Senior Director;
Responsible for all aspects of development approvals including the obtaining of official plan amendments, zoning bylaw amendments, minor variances, site plan approvals, building permit approvals, and all other governmental approvals required to execute against plan;
Assist in managing relationship with JV partners and clients through direct interaction;
Assist with site acquisition, either through directing an acquisitions specialist, an outside broker, or through direct contact with prospective vendors;
Administrative functions including periodic project status updates in accordance with the Trust's project plan approval procedures, project update meetings, and project plan revisions or updates to Sr. Management and/or JV Partners.

Academic/Professional Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Land Economics, or related field, and or Professional Designation;
Additional professional designation and/or certification would be an asset.

Required Skills/Experience:

Minimum five years of experience in a land development capacity and other components of real estate development;
Experience in residential, mixeduse and/or commercial land development is preferred;
Proven track record of obtaining land use entitlements;
Managerial experience preferable, specifically in directing a Land Development Associate,;
Managing a professional consultant team, stakeholders, and government department relationships;
Must own personal vehicle and have a valid driver's license as some travel will be required.

Values

The Development Manager must be client focused, advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally.

The Development Manager shall take accountability for decisions made and conduct oneself in a respectful and ethical manner in representing the Trust's interests.

The Development Manager shall demonstrate entrepreneurialism and behave like an "owner" in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities; demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results.

The Development Manager is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.

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