Manager, Real Estate Development

Forum Asset Management -Manager, Real Estate Development

Location:In-Office, 181 Bay Street, Toronto

Work Schedule:Full-time, in-office (5 days/week)

About Forum

Delivering Extraordinary Outcomes through Investment.

Forum Asset Management is a North American investor, developer, and asset manager with a 28-year track record of delivering long-term value through real estate, private equity, and infrastructure investments. We are a purpose-driven firm committed to sustainability, responsible investing, and making a positive impact in the communities where we invest.

With over $3 billion in AUM, Forum is one of Canada's most dynamic investment platforms. In 2024, we completed the countrys largest real estate transaction through our acquisition of Alignvest Student Housing, making us the largest owner and developer of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Canada. Our open-ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF) is now over $2.4 billion, backed by a $3.5 billion development pipeline that spans coast to coast.

Forum is also building one of the fastest-growing self-storage platforms in Canada, focused on acquiring, developing, and operating institutional-grade storage facilities in undersupplied urban markets.

Our growth is fueled by our ability to identify structural real estate themes and deliver strategies that balance income, impact, and long-term value creation.

Forum is a values-led, high-performance organization. We embrace agility and innovation, and we strive to foster a team culture grounded in integrity, collaboration, humility, and results.

Position Overview:

Forum is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Manager, Real Estate Development to join our high-performing real estate development team. Based in our downtown Toronto office, the Manager will play a pivotal role in advancing Forums portfolio of urban mixed-use, residential, and commercial projects across Canada. The role offers direct exposure to all phases of the development lifecycle from due diligence and approvals to design execution and stakeholder engagement.This is a fast-paced, high-impact position ideal for a real estate development professional looking to broaden their experience in a high-growth environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for overseeing design and municipal approvals for multiple real estate projects, as many as four projects at a time
• Contribute to due diligence assessments and pursuit projects, inclusive of research and highest & best use analysis.
• Ability to conduct market research and competitive landscape analyses to support strategic investment decisions.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks to projects, and establish mitigation strategies
• Manage and coordinate a team of multi-disciplinary consultants.
• Maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as City staff and commenting agencies.
• Negotiate effectively with municipal authorities, consultants, and external stakeholders to resolve disputes and facilitate timely approvals.
• Responsible for obtaining the necessary approvals and permits while achieving the design and strategy set by the MP and MD.
• Prepare consultant RFPs, evaluate proposals, and prepare recommendations
• Review and comment on various legal agreements.
• Responsible for managing project budgets and schedules with the Senior Analyst, Real Estate Development, to ensure the development is completed on time and within budget.
• Liaise and work with the Project Management team to ensure seamless transition into construction and continue to provide support.
• Work with the Investment Team to ensure all pertinent information is provided.
• Liaise and work with the Leasing and Operations team to ensure a seamless occupancy and while meeting lease-up objectives. Conduct regular internal briefings, clearly communicating project status, milestones, risks, and opportunities to senior management.
• Overseeing all internal and external reporting with an emphasis on proficiency for maintaining design standards, and preparing visuals
• Technical contact for the investment team, asset management and users throughout the entire realization phase.
• Assist and implement with the ESG team with continued initiatives.
• Experience with grants and funding associated with affordable housing and high-performance projects.
• Ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes that may impact current and future projects.
• Represent the company in public meetings, community engagement, any other forums.

Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of active development experience in a developer, project management, and entitlement capacity.
• Demonstrated experience successfully managing large-scale, complex real estate development projects through challenging entitlement processes.
• Undergraduate in real estate, planning, land development or equivalent.
• Experience in various asset classes is considered an asset.
• Strong financial acumen with a proven ability to create, analyze, and interpret complex project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and investment models.
• Excellent budgeting and scheduling skills
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Familiarity with specialized real estate software (e.g., Ratio.City, Yardi, Procore, Bluebeam, GIS platforms).
• High sense of urgency, with a demonstrated ability to execute on multiple competing priorities in a fast paced + high volume environment.
• Exceptional ability to build relationships, influence, and engage with diverse internal and external groups.
• Demonstrated capability to work independently while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality deliverables.
• Strong problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Essential experience in navigating political systems, with a deep understanding of development approvals, planning processes, and a robust background in real estate development.

Should your skills and experience match the requirements of this position, and you wish to engage in our recruiting process, please forward your resume and cover letter .

At Forum, we encourage diversity. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team. Forum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know.