Associate Development Manager

TROIKA; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A real estate development firm in Kelowna is seeking an Associate Development Manager to manage the project lifecycle and secure municipal approvals. The ideal candidate will have a post-secondary degree in Business or Engineering, excellent communication and organizational skills, and a proactive mindset. Responsibilities include collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, managing project budgets, and facilitating municipal approvals. A competitive salary between $70,000 and $95,000 is offered along with benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail essential for tracking project budgets.
• Experience with real estate development or construction is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills for collaboration with team and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Development Managers to track project budgets and schedules.
• Manage municipal approval applications and research regulations.
• Monitor construction processes to ensure compliance with approvals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Communication skills

Data processing

MS Office Suite

Education

Post-secondary degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Airtable

Project management software

Job description

Associate Development Manager – Kelowna, BC

Based in Kelowna, the Associate Development Manager reports to the Senior Development Manager and works extensively with internal and external stakeholders to advance projects with the Troika portfolio. The role contributes to the full development lifecycle, with a primary focus on securing municipal approvals.

Duties

• Collaborate with Development Managers to maintain project budgets and schedules, tracking progress, reporting, and coordinating with consultants.
• Ensure seamless communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate a wide array of administrative development activities such as approvals, budget tracking, reporting, site visits, change order management, and design.

Development Management

• Track progress of project plans, schedules, and budgets; maintain project schedule data in Airtable.
• Administer contracts, including subcontracts, change orders, scope change requests, and budget change management.
• Select proposals for various design and engineering scopes; review proposals and facilitate RFP process where applicable.
• Prepare agenda, minutes, and action items for project team meetings; manage meeting data and schedule information in Airtable.

Approvals

• Manage municipal approval applications (rezonings, development permit approvals, building permit approvals) under guidance of a Development Manager; research regulations and prepare application materials.
• Identify and address potential roadblocks in the approvals process; develop solutions with Development Manager and consultants.
• Manage public notification exercises, including neighborhood awareness, public open houses, notification letters, development signage.

Construction

• Collaborate with Development Manager and construction Project Management team; monitor construction processes and impact on approvals and compliance.
• Participate in site visits to deepen understanding of construction and development.
• Collaborate with development and construction on prime changes or construction changes; review and document items related to RFIs, SIs, DSIs.

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, thrive in fast‑paced environment.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, eager to learn quickly and manage aspects of the approvals process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; work effectively independently and as part of a team, particularly with municipal staff and consultants.
• Strong data processing and reporting skills; track, analyze, and present critical project information.
• Strong computer skills – MS Office Suite required; experience with project management software (e.g., Airtable) plus.
• Demonstrates strong desire to learn and grow professionally within land development management.

Qualifications

• Completed post‑secondary degree, preferably in Business or Engineering.
• Demonstrated interest in real‑estate development; previous work experience in construction and/or extra‑curricular school clubs or interest groups.

Rate of Pay

• Salary $70,000 – $95,000 per annum (commensurate with education and experience).
• Competitive benefits package, extended health, dental, and RRSP matching.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Dynamic, collaborative work environment with growth potential.

We are building careers, innovation, and opportunities. If you’re passionate about real estate development and construction, excited to grow with a team committed to collaboration, quality and innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and interest in the position. We look forward to welcoming the right candidate to our dynamic team!