Lead, Multi-family Development

Section23 Developments; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Gym access

Flexible vacation entitlements

Professional development

Job summary

Section23 Developments is seeking a Lead, Multi-family Development to coordinate construction activities for multi-family and mixed-use projects in Calgary. You’ll support QA/QC, project turnover, and manage relationships with contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure on-time, on-scope delivery.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree (or related technical diploma) and at least 3 years of experience in residential or commercial development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (asset: technical diploma).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in residential, multi-family, mixed-use, or commercial development.
• Strong QA/QC, deficiencies, turnover, occupancy and warranty process experience.
• Proven ability to coordinate with general contractors, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of multi-family, mixed-use, and commercial projects from pre-development through turnover and warranty.
• Coordinate project schedules, milestones, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to keep projects on schedule.
• Act as liaison between internal teams, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Assist with planning, approvals, design development, consultant coordination, and other pre-construction tasks.
• Monitor progress, quality, schedule adherence, change orders, and milestones via site visits and meetings.
• Identify risks and deficiencies, escalate concerns, and support mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate meetings, maintain documentation, and track action items to completion.
• Support QA/QC processes, inspections, deficiency tracking, and corrective actions.
• Prepare project status reports with insights on schedule, budget, quality, risks, and decisions.
• Manage turnover and warranty documentation, warranties, manuals, and deficiency closure.

Skills

Project coordination

QA/QC coordination

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

PM software

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Technical diploma (asset)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

Are you a construction professional with a passion for delivering high-quality multi-family and mixed-use developments? Section23 Developments is excited to add a Lead, Multi-family Development to our team. You will play a key role in coordinating construction activities, supporting quality assurance and project turnover processes, and managing relationships with contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are successfully delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards.

The Section23 Difference…

Every home, community, workplace, and gathering space we create at Section23 is designed with people in mind. We carry that same intention into our culture. Our team is our greatest strength — a group of passionate, collaborative professionals supported by meaningful development, competitive rewards, and a healthy work–life balance. Here, your story matters and together, we’re creating inspired built environments that connect people today and for generations to come.

• Flexible by Design: Flexibility to fit your life, not the other way around. Competitive vacation entitlements, additional time off around holidays and personal days for when you need it.
• Stronger Together: Fun team gatherings and a culture that puts people front and center.
• Wellness Wins: Gym access and wellness initiatives to help you feel your best. Top of class health benefits and a health spending account.
• Compensation That Counts: Rewarding your skills and contributions.
• Shoutouts That Shine: We celebrate wins—big, small, and everything in between.
• Grow Your Career: Professional development that keeps you moving forward personally and in your career.

The Difference Only You Can Make…

You’ll make a daily impact by supporting the successful delivery of multi-family and mixed-use developments from construction through warranty completion. Collaborating with the VP, Multi-Family, general contractors, consultants, and internal stakeholders, you will help coordinate project activities, monitor schedules and quality standards, manage project documentation, and facilitate smooth turnover to ownership and property management teams. From overseeing QA/QC processes and deficiency tracking to supporting warranty administration and resolving project issues, you’ll bring organization, accountability, and attention to detail that help ensure projects are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.

What Your Day May Look Like…

• Support the successful delivery of multi‑family, mixed‑use, and commercial development projects from pre‑development through construction, turnover, and warranty.
• Coordinate project schedules, milestones, deliverables, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure projects progress efficiently and on schedule.
• Act as a key liaison between internal teams, consultants, contractors, and project stakeholders, facilitating communication and resolving issues as they arise.
• Assist with project planning, approvals, design development, consultant coordination, and other pre‑construction activities.
• Monitor construction progress, quality standards, schedule adherence, change orders, and project milestones through regular site visits, meetings, and inspections.
• Identify and track project risks, delays, deficiencies, and outstanding issues, escalating concerns and supporting mitigation strategies as required.
• Coordinate project meetings, maintain accurate documentation, and track action items to successful completion.
• Develop and support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes, including inspections, deficiency management, and corrective action tracking.
• Prepare project status reports and updates, providing insights on schedule, budget, quality, risks, and key decisions.
• Manage project turnover and warranty activities, ensuring all required documentation, warranties, commissioning records, operating manuals, and deficiency items are completed and closed out.

What You’ll Bring…

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field or a Diploma from a technical institution in a related field is an asset.
• At least 3 years experience, in residential, multi‑family residential, mixed use, commercial development, construction and or project management.
• Strong experience in QA/QC, deficiencies, turnover, occupancy and warranty processes.
• Proven experience coordinating with general contractors, subcontractors, and project consultants.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Detail‑oriented with a strong focus on quality control and technical accuracy.
• Proficient in project management software and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Technical or engineering background considered a strong asset.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Primarily office‑based role with regular visits to active and construction sites.
• Works collaboratively with developers, contractors, consultants, property management teams, and marketing partners.

About Us…

Section23 Developments is a Calgary‑based real estate development company with a diverse and growing portfolio that includes new home construction (Baywest Homes), multi‑family and mixed‑use projects, land development, retail leasing, and strategic real estate partnerships. Over the past several years, we’ve made significant investments to expand our presence in the Calgary market, and this growth has created exciting opportunities for talented individuals to join our team. At our core, we are driven to develop differently—always respecting the land, honouring our heritage, and valuing thoughtful design. We strive to create connected, meaningful environments that serve communities today and for generations to come.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in joining the team with Section23 and Baywest Homes, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. To learn more about our Company, please visit www.section23.com and www.baywesthomes.com. We are an equal opportunity employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for