Community-Centric Development Manager

Hawthorne Recruitment; Halifax; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Development Manager in Halifax, Canada, to oversee complex projects and lead multidisciplinary consultant teams. The ideal candidate should have five to seven years of real estate development experience and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and approvals effectively. This hands-on role emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving, making it ideal for individuals passionate about public-interest development. Relocation support is not provided, but candidates from outside Atlantic Canada are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of real estate development experience with responsibility for delivery outcomes.
• Experience on the owner side of development or relevant comparable roles.
• Comfortable on job sites and fluent in drawings.

Responsibilities

• Advance planning, engineering, servicing, and subdivision approvals for major redevelopment projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary consultant teams.
• Represent CLC with municipal staff and community stakeholders.
• Support site activity through coordination and issue resolution.

Skills

Real estate development experience

Project management

Technical drawing fluency

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in planning, engineering, architecture, urban design or related fields

Job description

A recruitment firm is seeking a Development Manager in Halifax, Canada, to oversee complex projects and lead multidisciplinary consultant teams. The ideal candidate should have five to seven years of real estate development experience and the ability to manage schedules, budgets, and approvals effectively. This hands-on role emphasizes collaboration and problem-solving, making it ideal for individuals passionate about public-interest development. Relocation support is not provided, but candidates from outside Atlantic Canada are welcome to apply.