Development Manager

Location

Calgary Richard Road SW

Business

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.

As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Overview:

As a Development Manager, you play a critical role in delivering multi-family land development projects from concept through construction. Reporting to the Business Development Manager, you work cross-functionally with Communities, Homes (Design, Construction, Sales, Purchasing/Estimating), Finance, Legal, Marketing, IT, and HR to ensure projects are planned, approved, delivered, and controlled effectively.
 

Externally, you collaborate closely with architects, consultants, contractors, municipalities, regulatory authorities, builder partners, and resident associations. You act as a trusted representative of Brookfield Residential, balancing technical execution, financial discipline, and relationship management to support successful project outcomes.

Key Deliverables:

• Lead the land development process, including production planning, design coordination, regulatory approvals, and civil construction oversight

• Direct consultants through production planning, engineering, and detailed design activities

• Monitor regulatory approvals and permits to ensure timely issuance and compliance

• Oversee civil infrastructure construction and ensure work is delivered to scope, schedule, and quality standards

• Negotiate, administer, and manage consultant and contractor agreements

• Contribute to internal business planning, including forecasting sales, starts, and closings

• Support financial underwriting through baseline budgeting, proforma development, and updates throughout the project lifecycle

• Manage job cost tracking, cash flow forecasting, and associated financial reporting

• Prepare and support internal approval submissions in collaboration with cross-functional partners

• Monitor consultant and contractor performance, initiating corrective actions and change processes when required

• Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, regulators, consultants, contractors, and community stakeholders

• Provide technical analysis and ad hoc support to senior leadership for product development, land acquisition, and sales-support initiatives

• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure appropriate community appearance, safety, and upkeep

• Monitor construction site conditions, erosion and sediment controls, showhomes, and raw land areas
   

What You'll Bring:

• A diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Architecture, or Business.

• A minimum 5 years experience in land development.

• An aptitude and passion for the land development industry, construction, project management and cost control.

• Proven commitment to continuous learning is required.

• Strong relationship building, negotiation, problem solving, and organizational skills

• Proficient computer skills

• Advanced critical thinking and problem solving skills

• Effective communication skills; ability to communicate with customers, team members and external partners

• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple competing priorities

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Valid Driver's License required

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Excellent extended medical, dental and vision benefits beginning day 1

• RRSP program, contributions begins day 1

• Career development programs

• Paid Volunteer Hours

• Paid parental leave

• Family planning assistance including IVF, surrogacy and adoptions options

• Wellness and mental health resources

• Pet insurance offering

• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity and Community

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.

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