Development Coordinator - Toronto, Canada - Beedie

    Beedie
    Beedie Toronto, Canada

    Found in: Talent CA C2 - 2 weeks ago

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    Regular Full time
    Description

    Position Overview

    Our Development Coordinator plays a key role in assisting the Development Managers with speculative and design build projects from initial acquisition and design/development phase through to occupancy . We are looking for a highly organized individual with a real estate, urban planning or construction technologist background wanting to join a very active development team supporting multiple projects within the Greater Toronto Area.

    Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with scheduling the project from initial acquisition through the design development phase and working with the construction team to ensure a seamless transition to construction and occupancy.
  • Assist with compilation and submission of documents required for development applications including (Regional Plan Amendments, Zoning Amendments, Site Plan Approval and Conservation and Stormwater Management Permits)
  • Research and understand emerging municipal and regional policies and plan changes as they relate to industrial development.
  • Track Council updates and progression of relevant projects/policies and provide updates to the Development Team.
  • Use municipal GIS tools to obtain zoning and property information and review information for any property restrictions or encumbrances.
  • Review and summarize basic legal title documents and title reports.
  • Schedule and manage meetings, take minutes/notes, update development budgets, and undertake necessary follow-up.
  • Assist with the compilation and review of all materials necessary for outgoing proposals and RFP's.
  • Draft letters and edit outgoing correspondence.
  • Create subcontracts, change orders and purchase orders
  • Prepare, submit and track Request for Proposals to various external consultants.
  • Provide design and building specification support.
  • Assist with drawing review and compile mark ups from other departments.
  • Manage and track consultant deliverables including, design plans, legal surveys, landscape and civil drawing packages, and due diligence documents.
  • Provide support for any client's office and warehouse improvements process including preparing construction contracts.

    • Desired Skills and Experience

  • Highly organized and methodical thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ideal background includes real estate, urban planning and/or development.
  • Knowledge of municipal review and approval process.
  • Ability to read and understand architectural, landscape and civil drawings
  • Excellent computer skills and must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Acrobat Pro.
  • Working knowledge of Yardi, ProCore and P6 Scheduling Software is an asset but not required.
  • Understanding of the real estate development process.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Thrives in a fast-paced high pressure environment.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strategic thinking with strong analytical skills.
  • A self-starter who demonstrates initiative and is comfortable working within a team and independently.
  • Passion for real estate development and is solutions oriented.
    • We value your interest in Beedie. While we can only respond to shortlisted applicants, we will keep your information on file and consider you for future opportunities as they come available.