Development Manager - Vancouver, Canada - Wesgroup Properties

Wesgroup Properties

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Vancouver, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Disclaimer:
The estimated salary range provided by Indeed is not reflective of the actual salary. Wesgroup Properties offers a highly competitive salary and total compensation package.

Details of the total compensation package, including salary, will be discussed during the confidential phone interview portion of our screening.

Wesgroup Properties started as a family business in British Columbia more than 60 years ago and today is one of Western Canada's largest private real estate companies with a diversified portfolio spanning across residential and commercial real estate.

Wesgroup owns and manages over 3.2 million square feet of commercial and multi-family real estate and has built more than 7,000 homes in 100 communities.

With the active projects in our development pipeline, the portfolio will grow to over 7 million square feet over the next six years.

Our operations are vertically integrated, encompassing land acquisition, construction, finance, design, marketing, sales, leasing, and property management.

We have a long history of looking forward and we are dedicated to conducting business in line with our values of adaptability, accountability, relationships, and observing The Golden Rule without fail.

Wesgroup is seeking an experienced Development Manager to add to its development team in Vancouver.

This individual can expect to lead a wide variety of projects over time, from large master-plan projects such as River District to smaller commercial/industrial projects.

Wesgroup's approach is to have one person clearly responsible for the successful execution of a project, understanding it strategically and as a business.

Its entrepreneurial spirit drives it to find creative ways to solve problems and create value.

This role will report to the VP, Development.

The role of Development Manager will consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

Responsibilities:

Responsible for leading the execution of multiple projects, including leading internal and external teams in delivering successful projects, taking responsibility for the design, approval and delivery, including financial viability of development projects
Actively participate in industry and policy consultations, effectively communicating and reacting to impacts to Wesgroup projects and assets in real time
Managing the general scope of legal agreements typically associated with development projects
Lead public engagement activities, including being the public interface for Wesgroup with the community
Assisting with acquisitions due diligence and analysis, determining and making recommendations on the feasibility of multiple development scenarios
Project reporting, including the creation and management of business plans and development proformas
Brings entrepreneurial spirit to development management, taking clear responsibility for the successful execution of a project, understanding it strategically and as a business

Qualifications and Knowledge:

Minimum of 35 years of relevant experience, including multifamily residential and commercial projects with exposure to completion and delivery
A fit with Wesgroup's culture and organizational approach is paramount
Education and background in Real Estate, Commerce, Urban Land Economics, Architecture, Planning, Legal or Engineering
Excellent understanding of the real estate market including general market analytics and trends, project launches and competitor awareness, and land regulation policies
Established network of contacts within the municipal, consultant and development communities
Excellent organizational, time management and prioritization skills including the ability to multitask with competing priorities
Excellent understanding of business professionalism and the ability to work effectively under pressure within a fastpasted team environment
Effective communication and interpersonal skills (both written and verbal) are required, along with demonstrable success in leading project teams to a common goal
Excellent problemsolving skills and ability to balance multiple perspectives
Positive attitude and a desire to help others
Strong background in legal agreements

What we offer:

A fun and inclusive culture supported by an employeeled Culture Committee with sponsorship from the President, providing you with opportunities to participate in group workouts, team sports, companywide social events or celebrations, and other great initiatives.
The Wesgroup Store, stocked with amazing namebrand apparel and items to purchase using points earned for milestones, participation, and going above and beyond.
A competitive compensation package with robust and extensive health benefits including a generous Health Care Spending Account.
A Lifestyle Spending Account which includes coverage for fitness, daycare, and eldercare costs.
Wesgroup supports a broad range of community initiatives through donations and employee volunteer activi