Construction Manager - Toronto, Canada - Talize

Talize

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

About Us:

Sky Development Group is a trend-setting developer that has made a mark on Toronto's landscape through ground breaking design.

Sky Development has developed magnificent landmarks such as the Robert Watson Lofts (160 units) at Dundas Street West on Sorauren Avenue, The Essence (140 units) on the Bloor/Kingsway area and several million-dollar-plus homes in the exclusive Bridle Path neighborhood in Toronto.

Apart from residential, Sky Development Group is also a developer of commercial real estate
having developed two commercial plazas in the downtown core of Richmond Hill.

Position Overview

The Development Manager is responsible for taking ownership of the planning, execution, and delivery of commercial real estate projects and actively leading due diligence matters on potential new sites for development opportunities.

This key role is also responsible for directing and motivating the project team including external, all while delivering superior real estate projects, as expected by our ownership group and reporting to the VP Real Estate.

Key Responsibilities

Planning

Manage the advancement of the real estate development projects through all phases (feasibility, design development, construction, and delivery).
Manage and direct all project consultants and professionals;
Obtain all necessary approvals, for example, OPA, ZBA, Site Plans, Condo Registration and Draft Plans from local governing authorities
Actively participate and manage both the acquisition and planning of Sky Development sites;
Responsible for all design deviation approvals via alternative substitutions, and the quality of the projects at various stages
Assist the Vice President of Real Estate in due diligence for acquisitions.

Financial

Lead in the preparation of budgets for redevelopment projects and potential site acquisitions for a wide variety of commercial sites;
Assist finance in maintaining project financial success and meeting all reporting deadlines
Work with the Vice President of Real Estate and Finance team to establish preliminary budget and finalized Pro Formas for new site acquisitions and existing development projects;
Plan and execute 5 year capex plans for existing owned properties;

Construction

Responsible for maintaining construction scheduling, procurement and successfully meeting deadlines, for owned and Leased sites;
Managing GC for Tenant fit ups and as an internal liaison between departments.
Interact, negotiate and maintain professional relationships with contractors, subcontractors and stakeholders
Prepare, collect and organize, quotations, bids and tender capex projects.

Required Knowledge and Experience

Minimum 5 years' experience in a Development, Planning, Construction or Consulting capacity
Degree in urban planning, Civil/Building Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent work experience is a strong asset.
Experience in managing redevelopment projects and monitoring budgets;
Strong knowledge of building design and can lead conversations with consultants on projects;
Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to lead and manage teams;
Strong legal acumen, business acumen and strong negotiation skills;
Ability to see the big picture while also being able to dive into the details
Highly organized and driven to develop, maintain, and improve operational standards
Inspires achievement and promotes inclusion among team members
Ability to use autoCAD and draft in autocad.

Sky Development Group is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported.

If you require any type of accommodation, please let our Talent Acquisition team know when contacted for an interview, and we will work with you to meet your needs.