Development Manager

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.