Real Estate Development Manager

Boardwalk; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented individual to join their team in Calgary. This role involves researching market conditions, developing project budgets, and managing investment strategies across a diverse portfolio of properties. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of land use planning and development, complemented by strong analytical skills and proficiency in various technical tools. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company offers a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact. If you are passionate about creating quality living experiences and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible group medical and dental

Fitness reimbursement

Training and development

Group RRSP matching

Rental discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in land use planning and development in the Canadian multifamily context.
• Strong knowledge of development economics and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Research market conditions to identify investment opportunities across the portfolio.
• Develop project budgets, schedules, and plans for management consideration.

Skills

Land Use Planning

Development Economics

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Planning, Architecture, Engineering or Finance/Economics

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Procore

Blue Beam

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Platform

Job description

Job Description

Posted Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Boardwalk provides Canadians with a quality, comfortable, home living experience. We offer rental apartments and townhouses that come in a wide breadth of shapes, sizes and sets of amenities. We operate 33,000 units across Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Quebec.

Boardwalk recognizes our Associates as our most valuable asset. We are proud to provide competitive wages, profit-sharing, and amazing benefits like flexible group medical and dental, fitness reimbursement, training and development, group RRSP matching, rental discounts, and more.

Responsibilities

1. Research and analyze market conditions to develop and refine our strategy of identifying investment opportunities across our portfolio.
2. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to develop and optimize project investment criteria and metrics and help create investment recommendations.
3. Develop project budgets and schedules, and project plans for management consideration.
4. Manage process of reviews, applications, entitlements, land use and permitting for selected projects with municipalities and coordinate with external consulting team.
5. Create detailed reports on status of projects, and work with team to ensure internal and external reporting is satisfied.

Experience And Educational Requirements

1. Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma in Planning, Architecture, Engineering or Finance/Economics.
2. Deep understanding and 5+ years of experience in land use planning and development in the Canadian multifamily context.
3. Current knowledge of construction costs, timelines, across various multifamily buildforms.
4. Experience building multidisciplinary consulting teams and leading land use and permitting initiatives.
5. Strong knowledge of development economics, analytical and research skills.

Technical Requirements

1. Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint and PowerPoint).
2. Familiarity with MS Project, Procore, Blue Beam, AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe platform.
3. Ability to learn and adapt to changing systems and new technology.

Non-Technical Requirements

1. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
2. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to prepare, present, and communicate with all levels including Senior Executive.
3. Ability to learn new concepts quickly and become proficient in a variety of skills and disciplines. Willingness to adapt to change and be flexible in nature.
4. Creative problem solver.
5. Strong planning and organizational skills coupled with ability to multi-task and prioritize.
6. Ability to work independently and with other Associates in a team environment.
7. Displays a high level of initiative and commitment to excellence.
8. Demonstrate a positive attitude, enthusiasm and assertiveness strong commitment to providing excellent customer service to fellow Associates and Project Team Partners.
9. Travel will be required – routine air travel to various project sites throughout Canada.
10. Site Visits to active construction sites, requiring use of specific PPE, ability to navigate sites, and climb stairs.
11. Overtime or irregular hours may be required from time to time to ensure project deliveries are met.
12. Primary work environment may be in an office setting during regular business hours with travel to sites required on a frequent basis.

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume.

We would like to thank you in advance for your application, however, only those candidates who are being considered will be contacted. Offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory Security Background Checks, Reference Checks, and Post-offer/Pre-employment Physical Testing where applicable.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment Statement

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse team that will honour and celebrate your experiences, perspectives and unique identity regardless of age, ethnicity, race, colour, abilities, religion, socio-economic status, culture, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Together, our communities strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.