Senior Development Manager

3 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada City of Vancouver Full time

Main Purpose and Function

The Senior Development Manager plays a critical role in delivering non-market rental housing on City-owned land for individuals and families on low to moderate incomes across Vancouver. This position leads a team of Development Managers while overseeing non-market housing projects through rezoning, detailed design, and construction. The focus of this position is delivery effectiveness, ensuring projects are kept within scope, forecasted budgets, and on track with expedited timelines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee non-market housing development projects from rezoning to completion, including obtaining necessary permits and managing construction.
  • Lead the procurement of design and other professionals required for projects.
  • Negotiate major contracts associated with projects, such as consultant contracts and construction management contracts.
  • Review key project deliverables produced by delivery partners for quality assurance and adherence to project requirements.
  • Approve construction reporting requirements and manage key issues that arise during construction.
  • Act as the primary point of escalation for Development Managers and project partners, reporting risks to the Director as required.
  • Oversee project closeout by Development Managers at project completion.
  • Collaborate with City departments and project partners to find solutions to key issues and expedite project delivery.
  • Prepare and present reports to Council and other internal oversight committees.
  • Manage the performance and project assignment of direct reports.
  • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key delivery partners, including BC Housing and non-profit partners.
  • Manage capital and operating project budgets.
  • Promote the activities of the Non-Market Housing Development department and identify opportunities for new development, new funding resources, or innovative delivery mechanisms.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or Urban Land Economics, with a minimum of eight years of related project management experience in real estate/residential development.
  • Professional certification in Planning, Engineering, Architecture, or Urban Land Economics, or other related areas, is preferred.
  • Project Management training or certification is preferred.
  • Experience leading a team of direct reports and consultants in delivering complex projects.
  • Experience representing clients/partners in large-scale development projects.
  • Experience in the design and construction of residential buildings, preferably non-market housing, and utilizing urban planning principles and urban site optimization.
  • Experience in financial analysis of large-scale residential/mixed-use development.
  • Experience working within a public sector or other multi-objective/multi-stakeholder environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the Vancouver Building Bylaw, preferred.
  • Knowledge of the City of Vancouver Permit practices and Planning processes.
  • Knowledge of sustainable building design and construction practices.
  • Knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Ability to analyze complex situations, determine appropriate courses of action, and make recommendations to senior management.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communications, mediation, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Excellent written communication skills to present clear, concise, and complete reports and recommendations.
  • Results-oriented with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects with tight timelines.
  • Ability to prepare project specifications, consulting and construction agreements.
  • Ability to prepare and manage large capital budgets.
  • Ability to manage large mixed-discipline consultant teams, keeping the project on time and on budget.
  • Ability to prepare requests for proposal and evaluate responses for large developments.
  • Ability to negotiate and manage development and lease agreements.
  • Ability to analyze various cost estimates for building projects and make recommendations to keep the project on budget and schedule.
  • Ability to deal effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, non-profit partners, City departments, and the general public to establish cooperative working relationships.
  • Ability to review, analyze, and effectively critique building plans, specifications, contract documents, and other key project deliverables.
  • Ability to reconcile differing perspectives, develop consensus, and secure cooperation and support from both partners and team members with and without direct authority.
  • Ability to lead, motivate, manage, and develop staff.
  • Ability to demonstrate a high degree of independent judgment.
  • Ability to meet transportation requirements.
  • Thorough knowledge of the Vancouver real estate market is an asset.

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