Senior Development Manager

DMC Recruitment; Toronto; On-site; CAD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established real estate development group in Toronto is seeking a Senior Development Manager to lead land acquisition and development processes. The role involves critical responsibilities across various stages, including market research and financial modeling. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of experience in a similar role and the ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in a Development Manager or Development Analyst role.
• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in Excel and modeling tools.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support land acquisition efforts.
• Manage the development process through design and entitlement.
• Conduct market research and support sales and marketing strategy.

Skills

Financial modeling

Market research

Independent work

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description

Senior Development Manager

Location : Toronto

Salary : $130k - $160k

Real Estate Development | Land Acquisition | Investment & Development Management

We’re working with a well-established and entrepreneurial real estate development group based in Toronto, known for delivering high-quality residential communities across the GTA. Led by three experienced partners across construction, sales, and development, the firm operates with a lean, hands-on structure and a strong track record of success.

They’re currently looking for a Senior Development Manager to join their team and play a key role across acquisitions, development, and investment strategy. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with the partner leading the firm’s development and land initiatives.

The Role: You’ll be involved in every stage of the development process—from identifying and underwriting new opportunities to managing consultant teams and advancing projects through design and approvals. You'll also support internal decision-making through market research, financial modeling, and coordination with construction and sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support land acquisition efforts: site evaluation, due diligence, and investment analysis
• Manage the development process through design, entitlement, and pre-construction
• Coordinate tenders, liaise with consultants, and analyze competitive bids
• Conduct market research and support sales and marketing strategy
• Build and maintain detailed financial models to guide investment decisions
• Collaborate closely with internal leadership and contribute to the overall growth strategy

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5+ years of experience in a Development Manager or Development Analyst role, ideally with exposure to both land and development management
• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in Excel and modeling tools
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting
• Critical thinking, initiative, and a collaborative approach
• Formal education is welcomed, but a proven ability to deliver results is what matters most

Why Join This Team? You’ll be joining a highly capable and close-knit group where your contributions will directly influence project outcomes and future growth. This is a rare opportunity to gain deep exposure to acquisitions, development, and investment under the mentorship of a senior partner, all within a dynamic and respected Toronto-based firm.