Development Manager

Brookfield Residential; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

RRSP program

Career development programs

Volunteer hours

Parental leave

Family planning assistance

Wellness resources

Pet insurance

Job summary

Brookfield Residential in Calgary seeks a Development Manager to lead land development processes, from planning through regulatory approvals and civil construction oversight. You will support financial underwriting, manage costs, and forecast cash needs for multiple projects.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in land development, strong negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments to deliver successful development outcomes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Architecture, or Business.
• Proven commitment to continuous learning and relationship building.
• Strong negotiation, problem solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct consultants in production planning and design management.
• Oversee civil infrastructure construction.
• Monitor regulatory approvals and timely permits.
• Negotiate and administer contract obligations.
• Report operations activities to senior managers.
• Support financial underwriting and budgeting.
• Collaborate across departments on approval packages.
• Manage job cost and cash forecasting, with reporting.
• Maintain relationships with partners, consultants, and regulators.

Skills

Project management

Cost control

Communication

Negotiation

Organization

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

Diploma/degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Architecture, or Business

Job description

Business

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award‑winning, master‑planned communities to the creation of well‑designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.

Location

Calgary - 4906 Richard Road SW

Overview

At Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed‑use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

Job Description

The Development Manager is directly responsible for the land development process including production planning, management of the detailed design process, achieving regulatory approvals, oversight of civil construction and supporting the financial underwriting of each project. Managing cost accounting, controls, and reporting for their respective projects falls under the Development Manager’s duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct consultants in production planning, design management engineering.
• Construction oversight for Civil infrastructure.
• Regulatory approval monitoring, ensuring timely permit issuances.
• Negotiate and administer contract obligations.
• Reporting of operations activities to senior managers.
• Internal business plan contribution, forecasting sales, starts and closings.
• Involvement in financial underwriting including baseline budgetary projections and pro forma updates through the life of a project.
• Collaboration with other departments in submitting internal approval packages.
• Management of job cost and cash forecasting, including the associated reporting
• Monitoring consultant and contractor performance to expected results.
• Maintaining positive relationships with partners and customers.
• Build and maintain relationships with approving authorities and regulators
• Maintain positive relationships with consultants and contractors, initiating corrective actions and change process when required.
• Maintain and foster open and knowledgeable communication with consultants, contractors and community Residents.
• Ad hoc support to Senior Management for technical studies, product development and solutions to support sales and land acquisition initiatives
• Regular monitoring and inspection of the following:
• All construction sites conditions of erosion control & sediment devices on showhomes and raw land.

What You'll Bring

• A diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, Architecture, or Business.
• A minimum of 5+ years experience in land development.
• An aptitude and passion for the land development industry, construction, project management and cost control.
• Proven commitment to continuous learning is required.
• Strong relationship building, negotiation, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Advanced critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Effective communication skills; ability to communicate with customers, team members and external partners
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple competing priorities
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid Driver’s License required

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package.
• Excellent extended medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning day 1.
• RRSP program, contributions begin on day 1.
• Career development programs.
• Paid Volunteer Hours.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family planning assistance, including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options.
• Wellness and mental health resources.
• Pet insurance offering.
• A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity, Community!.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an extensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre‑screening will be contacted.