Director, Development

Reporting directly to the Vice President, Development, the Director Development will be responsible for development projects, ensuring that value maximization and project quality is achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess new accretive development infill and expansion opportunities and repositioning/redevelopment opportunities within the existing portfolio.
• Provide advice to the asset management team on suite creation opportunities.
• Collaborate and support the asset managers and investment team throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct financial and planning feasibility analysis and project due diligence to determine the viability of such opportunities and associated returns.
• Work closely with other development team members to ensure best practices throughout the team.
• Provide strategic input, manage approval process, and present plans and designs to external stakeholders and senior management.
• Anticipate possible impediments to expansion/development, determine appropriate resolution, consult with internal stakeholders/asset management, construction group etc., and direct consultant team to adjust development strategy, accordingly, being mindful of schedule project objectives.
• Secure and lead project teams of professional consultants and contractors through full project approvals process, including re-zoning, official plan amendments, site plan approval, variances, consents, and all other regulatory approvals required.
• Enhance process improvement for both internal and external processes to accelerate development cycle times and returns.
• Improve and expand stable of outside consultants, contractors, project managers etc.

Requirements

The Director Development will have a proven progressive track record of success in real estate development:

• University degree in Business, Engineering, Urban Planning or Architecture.
• Minimum five years of business or work experience including management of the approval processes, working with external consultants, municipalities, and other governmental agencies.
• Excellent knowledge of construction/architectural concepts.
• Working knowledge of financial pro-formas and cashflows.
• Extensive experience with planning and approvals and project management.
• Ability to lead and to prioritize competing short- and long-term deadlines.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse internal and external groups.
• Ability to work autonomously, make decisions and problem-solve independently, effectively, and creatively in a high-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.