Development Manager

Strategic Group owns and develops office, retail, and residential properties across Canada. Beyond real estate, we own business in construction, building services, oilfield services, hospitality, pet care, agriculture, technology, and corporate finance. 

Strategic Group has an exciting opportunity for a Development Manager.

Strategic Group is one of the most innovative and unconventional developers in Canada and a leader in office to residential conversions. This means the job is never the same every day and there are opportunities to implement new ideas most of the industry has yet to explore.

The Development Team is expected to grow in the next few years with an anticipated volume of construction at any one-time of 1000 residential units. This allows for advancement for team members looking for new challenges. The business strategy involves quick decision making and removing the bureaucracy so team members can focus on managing their jobs rather than writing long reports and waiting for approvals.

Supporting the Vice President of Development and working with the Strategic Group team, the Development Manager will be responsible for executing the development of our projects through design, construction, and commissioning. Your goal is to utilize your creative and entrepreneurial approach to be part of a growing development team. You want to share your ideas to push for innovation. You desire to lead the development of development/construction plans and budgets for the execution of the Strategic Plan.

You are looking for a company that values your passion for real estate development and desire to learn. Your goal is to use your people and management skills to create successful delivery of projects. You want to use creativity, innovation, and collaboration to bring forward strategies that will maximize value. You want to embrace our vision and our values around our people (learning, growing having fun), our business (longevity, sustainability, growth), and our community (pride, impact, legacy).

Project Management & Leadership

• Focus and lead consultant and construction teams to ensure the success of projects.
• Create strong internal relationships to succeed in leading projects from concept to completion.
• Manage Request for Proposals (RFP) to ensure the best delivery and requirements are obtained. (Assisted by the Coordinator Role)
• Monitor and report on project job costs to ensure success of projects.
• Support construction schedules while monitoring status against deadlines.
• Complete any administrative type tasks that are required within the role.

Development & Construction Oversight

• Skills in multi-family residential developments. (Building conversion experience considered a valued asset).
• Monitor construction schedule progress against established deadlines.
• Attend construction sites regularly throughout the development process.
• Research and recommend unconventional and creative designs and construction strategies.
• Deliver projects while reducing capital and operating costs to improve revenue streams.
• Generate deficiency list for all completed suite/projects for final completion.
• Prepare correspondence: charge back letters, authorization letters, commencement and completion announcements, possession reports, internal memos and letters, etc.

Contract & Financial Management

• Negotiate and finalize contracts while managing revisions and scope changes.
• Process, update, and track budgets throughout the development process.
• Ensure new and existing contracts for services are ready, in position and current.
• Monitor invoicing, payment status, and invoice inquiries.

External Stakeholder Relations

• Optimize external relationships including, architectural, engineering and city planners and engineers.
• Assist in permit applications, design presentations, and grant applications as required.

Qualifications:  

• At least 5 years of experience in real estate development or equivalent.  
• Have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Having PMP training is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of building drawings & systems (architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, sprinkler, HVAC) considered an asset.
• Knowledge of building construction, processes, and budgeting considered an asset.
• Experience tracking multiple projects.
• Ability to visit construction sites on a regular basis.
• Extremely strong communication & organization skills. 

Our Culture & Benefits 

At Strategic Group, we want you to have a career you are genuinely excited about. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining a dynamic, fast-paced, and motivated team, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter. 

Strategic Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer a competitive compensation package including an extended health and dental benefit plan, company events, an on-site gym, weekly catered lunches, flex days, and more. 

This position is based in Calgary, Alberta. Applicants must be in Calgary or the surrounding area. 

Thank you for your interest in joining Strategic Group. We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Our strategy is to own real estate and other investments for the long term, which is why we focus on sustainability and recurring revenue. Our creative and unconventional approach to business is reflected in our mantra: Creating value others can't by seeing what others don't.