Development Manager

Colonnade Management Inc.; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Health and disability coverage

RRSP matching

Professional development

Personal leave

Job summary

Colonnade BridgePort is seeking a Development Manager to lead the full development lifecycle from design through approvals and reporting, liaising with Investors, Asset Managers, Brokers, Tenants and Consultants in Ottawa and surrounding regions.

You will collaborate with Investment Management, Asset Management, Leasing and Operations teams, manage budgets and schedules, and support the proforma with inputs from financial analysts.

Qualifications

• 3 years or more of related experience in development.
• Post secondary diploma or degree in Planning or Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Canadian planning frameworks.
• PMP Certification or another relevant professional certification such as GSC or LEED is an asset.
• Experience with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Project, Word); Yardi is an asset.
• Superior communication skills, verbal and written; bilingual (English & French) is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence and access to own vehicle is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence activities for land acquisition.
• Manage municipal approvals (OPAs, ZBA, SPAs, Minor Variances).
• Monitor updates to planning regulations.
• Contract and project managing design consultants.
• Develop and manage overall project schedule.
• Support Sr. DM with proforma inputs and updates.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, accounting, invoices, variance reporting.
• Manage change processes and project turnover.
• Liaise with stake holders and coordinate monthly reports with DM team.
• Coordinate with internal teams and perform other duties as required.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Prioritization

Bilingual (English/French)

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree in Planning or Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Yardi

Job description

With a range of full-service real estate offerings including property management and leasing, development management, and investment and asset management, Colonnade BridgePort has built a reputation of excellence in the real estate industry for more than 40 years. We service a portfolio of state of the art commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties in Ottawa and Gatineau, the GTA and Southwestern Ontario, and Atlantic Canada.

The Role

Reporting to the Sr. Development Manager, the Development Manager (“DM”) will manage all aspects of the development process including design, schedule, financial analysis, contracts, municipal approvals, reporting, etc. The DM will work closely with internal Investment Management, Asset Management, Leasing and Operations team. The role is also an important point of communication for all stakeholders such as Investors, Asset Managers, Property Managers, Brokers, Tenants, and Consultants.

Responsibilities

• Support due diligence activities for land acquisition.
• Manage municipal approvals (ex. Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Site Plan Applications and Minor Variances).
• Monitor Provincial and Municipal initiated updates to planning regulations.
• Contract and project managing design consultants.
• Develop and manage overall project schedule.
• Support Sr. DM with proforma financial model inputs and updating of the proforma with our financial analysts (cost and revenue assumptions for underwriting).
• Manage project budgets, schedules, accounting requirements, invoice reviews, and variance reporting.
• Manage change process throughout each project.
• Manage project turnover process.
• Liaise with stakeholders.
• Coordinate and prepare monthly reports with support of DM team.
• Coordinate with internal teams.
• Other duties as reasonably required.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.

Qualifications

• 3 years or more of related experience in development.
• Post Secondary diploma or degree in Planning or Engineering.
• Working knowledge of Canadian planning frameworks.
• PMP Certification or another relevant professional certification such as GSC or LEED is a definite asset.
• Experience working in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Project, Word); experience with Yardi software is an asset.
• Superior communication skills, verbal and written; bilingual (English & French) is an asset.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid Class G Driver’s Licence and access to own vehicle is an asset.

Compensation

• $110,000 - $120,000 annual base salary.
• Eligible for annual discretionary incentive.

Commitment to our People

We are committed to creating a positive experience for our employees. We work hard at Colonnade BridgePort, and we have fun while doing it! Our employees enjoy participating in sports tournaments, BBQ’s, potlucks, prize draws, holiday parties, and more! The successful candidate can expect the following perks and benefits:

• Three days personal leave
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Hybrid working environment (position dependent, alternative may be offered)
• Comprehensive benefits plan that includes health, dental, vision, and disability coverage (cost shared by company and employee)
• Professional development (up to two paid courses per year)
• RRSP matching program
• Holiday office closure between Christmas and New Years
• Summer hours (position dependent, alternative may be offered)

Colonnade BridgePort acknowledges that teams with diverse backgrounds and perspectives can bring about innovative solutions and ideas. Therefore, we welcome and encourage qualified applications from people of all gender identities, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request an accommodation, please email [e-mail].

We thank all interested applicants, however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

This position represents a current vacancy within our organization.