Capital Projects & Feasibility Manager

RISE Recruiting; Victoria; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the investment sector seeks a Capital Projects & Feasibility Manager to spearhead strategic planning and financial analysis for major industrial and real estate developments. This pivotal role requires strong leadership in creating investment cases and managing sensitive financial information while ensuring effective risk management. With a competitive salary and extensive benefits, this position offers excellent career development opportunities in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Free parking

Social events

Excellent career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in real estate development, investment analysis, capital projects.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on involvement with large-scale development projects.
• Experience in private equity or institutional investment environments is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of business cases for major real estate and industrial initiatives.
• Oversee financial performance tracking for development projects, including reporting.
• Develop and maintain a project-specific risk management framework.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Investment evaluation

Excel proficiency

Risk management practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, Engineering

CPA or MBA designation

Job description

My esteemed client is a global institutional investor with a broad portfolio across public and private markets. Their diverse holdings span industries such as aerospace, media, real estate, beauty, wellness, agriculture, and hospitality. These investments are supported by a highly skilled internal team specializing in finance, investment, property development, legal affairs, IT, HR, and more. Together, their businesses employ thousands of Canadians and play a vital role in the national economy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Real Estate Development, the Capital Projects & Feasibility Manager will play a pivotal role in driving strategic planning, financial modeling, and risk assessment for major industrial and real estate developments. This role requires a proactive leader with a strong analytical foundation, adept at building investment cases, coordinating cross-functional teams, and guiding capital project performance from concept through execution.

What you will be responsible for:

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Lead the development of detailed business cases and investment justifications for major real estate and industrial initiatives.
• Support long-term master planning, capital structuring, and phased project rollouts.
• Act as a strategic connector between Development, Finance, and Investment teams to align planning, reporting, and risk oversight.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) across the full lifecycle of development projects.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Oversee financial performance tracking for active development projects, including quarterly reporting and executive dashboards.
• Prepare cash flow projections, budgets, and scenario models for infrastructure and construction financing.
• Manage external appraisals and valuations of development land and completed assets.

Business Case Development

• Produce high-quality, executive-ready business cases for real estate and industrial projects.
• Design and implement standardized tools and templates to enhance internal decision-making processes.
• Maintain ownership and transparency of business case inputs and assumptions across departments.

Risk Management

• Develop and maintain a project-specific risk management framework, with a focus on infrastructure, servicing, and construction risks.
• Evaluate insurance strategies, including opportunities for captive structures, to optimize risk coverage.
• Provide guidance on enterprise-level risk planning as it relates to development assets.

What you will bring:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field.
• CPA or MBA designation strongly preferred.

Experience

• 5–10 years of experience in real estate development, investment analysis, capital projects, or corporate strategy.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on involvement with large-scale real estate or industrial development projects.
• Experience in private equity, family office, or institutional investment environments is an asset.

Technical Skills

• Advanced financial modeling and forecasting skills specific to real estate.
• Expertise in business case development and investment evaluation.
• Strong command of Excel and financial reporting systems.
• Solid understanding of development approvals, permitting, land use planning, and construction costs.
• Familiarity with risk management practices, including insurance and infrastructure risk.

Core Competencies

• High degree of integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to operate independently and drive results.

What you will receive:

• Highly competitive salary ranging between $160,000-$200,000 but could also fall outside of that range depending upon experience
• A comprehensive benefits and vacation package
• Free parking
• Social events
• Excellent career growth opportunities