Manager, Development

Role Impact:

The Manager, Development supports the SVP/VP Development by participating in and managing key aspects of the development process with various disciplines, from initial concept through to the completion of construction and start up of property management on time and within budget. This role understands and may anticipate long-term, more strategic needs by continually reviewing project and assigned properties for opportunities to enhance company value.

What you will deliver:

• Support the advancement of project objectives, milestones, and delivery requirements of selected multi-family rental, condominium, and commercial developments from early stages of pre-development through to implementation.
• Conduct residential and commercial market analyses to help validate project scope and confirm revenue assumptions.
• Collaborate with the internal development team and external consultants to help define design scope and drive project cost certainty.
• Under minimal supervision, direct and obtain required regulatory agreements including development permits and zoning approvals through the management of consultants, architects, lawyers, and municipal representatives.
• Manage the financial modeling and underwriting process from pre-development through project stabilization, ensuring alignment with corporate financial benchmarks and return metrics.
• Coordinate inter-departmental communications with respect to development by keeping various departments informed of all new developments, updates, and status of projects to facilitate ongoing cooperation, foster a team environment and enhance decision making and strategic responses to ensure a successful project delivery and transition to the operating teams.
• Prepare reports, analysis, presentations, and funding requests to Senior Leadership, Partner, and Executive audiences.
• Maintain organized, up-to-date project files, including plans, contracts, leases, and proposals.
  
  
  

What your strengths are:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Effective negotiation skills
• Ability to synthesize information and formulate plans
• Good analytical and problem solving skills
• Team player
• Detail oriented
• Ability to organize time and resources to meet deadlines
  
  
  

What you need to succeed:

• University Degree, B. Com., Architecture, and/or Engineering
• B.A or M.S. RED preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the development field
• Experience with commercial and residential development an asset
• Strong working knowledge of financial modeling
• Solid knowledge of financial analysis, project management, regulatory processes (zoning, official plans), site planning and design, market conditions and lease legal issues
• Basic understanding of project financing including CMHC programs
• Proficient in the use of Gmail, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
  
  
  

Starting base salary for this job level may range from $81,433 to $108,577. The actual base salary offered will consider several factors including, but not limited to the role, experiences, skills & qualifications, location, market and internal considerations; with this context, CF reserves the right to pay above this range. Cadillac Fairview offers a competitive total rewards package in addition to base pay which may include a performance – based incentive plan, a comprehensive pension and benefits plan, paid time off including vacation, well-being & volunteer days and support for continued growth and development.

Why you should join us:

At Cadillac Fairview we have been transforming communities for over 50 years. We are so much more than our properties. We are building leaders at all levels. We offer the challenge of interesting work, a great organizational culture, the opportunity to collaborate with the best in the business, and support for your growth and development. We reward values-based behavior and superior results with a competitive rewards package that includes best-in-class benefits and pension. Imagine a place where you can make a difference!

At CF our everyday actions and critical business decisions are guided by our CF Values. Achieving results is naturally important for us and we achieve results through behaviours that are consistent with our CF Values.

Are you someone who believes in our values?

• Aim Higher – we strive to exceed expectations
• Own Your Expertise – we empower ourselves and each other
• Collaborate Effectively – we bring the right people together to get the right results
• Engage with Empathy – we objectively consider the needs of others
• Embrace Change – we drive, learn from, and adapt to change
  
  
  

At CF you’ll join a diverse community and award-winning team where your talent and commitment to excellence are welcomed, valued and respected. We’re ready to meet you there – are you?

CF is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. If you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment, assessment, and/or selection process, please notify your CF contact or email [email protected].

This posting is for a vacant position. CF may use artificial intelligence (AI) technology, alongside human review, to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.