Brookfield Properties

Development Manager

Calgary, Alberta Full time

Location

Calgary - 4906 Richard Road SW

Business

At Brookfield Residential, a leading North American land developer and homebuilder for over 65 years, we have had one goal in mind – creating the best places to call home. From the development of award-winning, master-planned communities to the creation of well-designed homes, we are committed to cultivating exceptional life experiences for our customers, partners, employees, and members of the community.

As part of Brookfield — one of the largest alternative asset managers in the world — we harness our resources to bring a fresh approach, unparalleled creativity, relentless innovation, and sound Sustainability practices to the planning, development, and management of buildings everywhere. From offices, retail spaces, and logistics facilities to multifamily residences, hospitality establishments, and mixed-use structures — we are reimagining real estate from the ground up.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Job Description

Overview:

The Development Manager is directly involved in building our master planned communities, where we consider all the factors that contribute to an amazing quality of life for residents. We focus on design principles that create a growing community and promote a healthy lifestyle for everyone.

In this role, you will be responsible for the land development process, including production planning, detailed design and management, engineering regulatory approvals, and construction oversight. The Development Manager is responsible for cost accounting and controls for their respective projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Direct and manage consultants in production planning, design and construction delivery

  • Monitor consultant and contractor performance to expected results

  • Administer contract obligations

  • Regular monitoring and inspection of all active construction site conditions, erosion control measures, show homes, and raw lands

  • Safety tracking and reporting as the need arises

  • Monitor monthly cost controls and develop forecasts and coordinate adjustments with Accounting

  • Prepare the business planning cycle and insights for the project portfolio

  • Maintain and champion open and knowledgeable communication with key partners, consultants, contractors and community residents

What You’ll Bring:

  • A diploma or degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Planning, or Business

  • 3 to 5 years of proven experience in land development

  • Passion for the land development industry and construction

  • Proficient in project management, budgeting, cash forecasting, and cost control

  • Strong relationship builder, critical thinker and problem-solver

  • Proficient computer skills

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple competing priorities

  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Valid Driver’s License required

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation and total rewards package

  • Excellent extended medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning day 1

  • RRSP program, contributions begin on day 1

  • Career development programs

  • Paid Volunteer Hours

  • Paid parental leave

  • Family planning assistance, including IVF, surrogacy and adoption options

  • Wellness and mental health resources

  • Pet insurance offering

  • A culture based on our values of Passion, Integrity & Community!

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We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.