Acquisitions Manager / Director

ABOUT CONWEST Founded in 1985, Conwest began as a civil contracting company and established Conwest Developments (“Conwest”) in 1991 to meet growing demand for integrated development solutions. Today, Conwest delivers commercial, industrial, and residential projects across Greater Vancouver, building long-standing partnerships with collaborators who share our commitment to quality and industry-best practices. Our team is a collaborative and entrepreneurial group of specialists who work together to solve complex challenges and deliver exceptional projects. We operate in a high-performance environment that values accountability, sound judgment, and teamwork, where individuals take ownership of their work and contribute meaningfully to project success. We seek individuals with a growth mindset, strong work ethic, and a passion for building great things. Our team supports professional development by sharing knowledge, challenging one another, and continually raising the standard for the work we deliver. Conwest offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, a casual and collaborative workplace, and a modern office environment in an award-winning building with amenities including an in-house gym and shared spaces designed to support collaboration. ABOUT THE ROLE The Director / Manager, Acquisitions, will be an integral member of a dynamic and collaborative team involved in a wide breadth of commercial and industrial real estate development projects. This role reports to the Vice President, Acquisitions & Asset Management and works closely with the broader acquisitions and development teams. The successful candidate will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing acquisition opportunities, while contributing to strategic decision-making and market intelligence efforts. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Acquisition Execution & Due Diligence - Lead and manage the full due diligence cycle across legal, financial, physical, environmental, zoning, tax, and title disciplines in coordination with internal and external specialists - Lead underwriting processes, including review and analysis of property reports and coordination with consultants, engineers, and stakeholders - Engage, scope, and oversee third-party consultants including environmental engineers, property condition assessors, appraisers, and consultants - Prepare acquisition materials including land reports, risk registers, approvals strategies, environmental strategies, and project schedules - Identify material risks uncovered during diligence to determine impact on pricing, deal structure, or viability - Support acquisition strategy through scenario analysis and investment recommendations Financial Analysis & Underwriting - Build and maintain financial models (proforma, cash flow, sensitivity analysis) to support acquisition decisions - Conduct detailed scenario analysis to assess risk and return profiles across opportunities - Provide analytical insights to support investment decision-making Pipeline Development & Market Intelligence - Track, map, and analyze land, lease and sale transactions and prospective development sites to support pipeline growth - Analyze municipal plans, zoning regulations, and planning policies to identify and advance acquisition opportunities - Provide insights on market trends, emerging opportunities, and competitive positioning Relationship Management & Deal Sourcing - Develop and maintain relationships with brokers, realtors, and other market participants to source opportunities - Engage with external stakeholders to gather real-time market intelligence and support deal flow Cross-Functional Collaboration - Collaborate with internal teams including Development, Finance, Sales & Marketing, and Executive Leadership - Contribute to a collaborative, team-based culture across the organization Process Improvement & Other - Contribute to ongoing improvement of acquisition processes, tools, and reporting - Other projects, duties, and tasks as assigned SOFT SKILLS & CHARACTER Relationship and Collaboration Focused - Build strong, effective relationships across internal and external stakeholders - Communicates clearly and collaborates effectively within a team-based environment Integrity - Act in a manner consistent with the vision, mission, and values of Conwest. - Consistently demonstrate sincerity, honesty, respect, and empathy in all interactions with stakeholders. - Be highly ethical. Growth Mindset - Ready to take on new challenges and grow with Conwest. - Self-starter who is passionate about learning the real estate development business and real estate market. - Comfortable with an environment that flexes with the changing needs of the project and company. Strong Judgment & Problem Solver - Efficiently and effectively perceive and assess situations, determine effective strategies to maximize opportunity and minimize risk - Solution-oriented and a natural problem solver - Possess the ability to seek creative and non-traditional solutions to unique problems QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field - Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, or finance - Demonstrated experience evaluating and executing real estate acquisition opportunities - Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities (proforma, cash flow analysis) - Understanding of municipal planning processes, zoning, and development approvals - Knowledge of environmental considerations in development is an asset - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel - Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail - Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal - Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure - Self-starter with the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment COMPENSATION - Salary range is $120,000 to $180,000 commensurate with experience. - Bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits package. For more information or to apply, contact Human Resources at HR@Conwest.com. We thank you for your interest, however, only well-qualified local candidates will receive a reply.