Development Manager - Residential Construction

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION Company: Aragon Properties Ltd. Location: Vancouver, BC (Head Office) Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 annually (Commensurate with experience and track record) ABOUT ARAGON PROPERTIES LTD. For over 39 years, Aragon Properties Ltd. has been an industry-leading, award-winning real estate developer committed to creating forward-thinking, design-forward communities across Western Canada. Known for our uncompromising standards, innovative architecture, and hands-on approach, we take pride in building residential and mixed-use developments that stand the test of time. We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and results-driven Development Manager to take the lead in delivering current and future multi-family residential projects through the municipal approval and design processes. POSITION OVERVIEW As a Development Manager at Aragon, you will be responsible for driving projects through all stages of municipal approvals, design development, and permitting for our active development pipeline. You will act as the primary lead coordinating external consultant teams and municipal officials—ensuring projects move through city channels efficiently, deadlines are rigorously pushed, and consultant expenditures are kept lean and strictly monitored. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Municipal Approvals & Government Relations Lead all municipal applications, including official city plan amendments, Rezonings, Development Permits, and Building Permits. Act as the primary point of contact for municipal staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders to navigate approvals and permit requirements. Maintain aggressive momentum on municipal reviews, actively managing and pushing city timelines to secure permits without delay. Consultant Management & Cost Control Retain, coordinate, and manage multi-disciplinary consultant teams (Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects, Environmental, etc.). Actively monitor consultant billing and scope to minimize fees, avoid cost overruns, and keep consultant expenses strictly within target. Ensure consultant deliverables are coordinated, accurate, and submitted on schedule. Timeline Management & Execution Maintain and push project development schedules to keep all municipal and design milestones on track. Identify potential regulatory bottlenecks early and implement proactive solutions to keep approvals moving forward. Collaborate with internal construction teams to ensure smooth handoffs as approvals and building permits are secured. Qualifications & Skills Experience: Minimum 5+ years of direct experience as a Development Manager in residential/mixed-use real estate development. Education: Degree or diploma in Urban Land Economics, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a related field. Municipal Expertise: In-depth knowledge of local municipal planning processes, bylaws, and approval frameworks across the Lower Mainland / BC region. Proactive & Results-Driven: Proven ability to push municipal timelines, hold consultant teams accountable, and keep project schedules on track. Cost Discipline: Strong record of managing consultant scopes and controlling pre-construction expenses. Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and negotiation skills. Aragon Properties Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lead multi-family residential projects through municipal approval, design development, and permitting processes. Coordinate external consultant teams and manage municipal relations to ensure projects meet deadlines and stay within budget.

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in residential or mixed-use real estate development and a degree in a related field like Urban Land Economics or Architecture. Must possess in-depth knowledge of BC municipal planning processes and a proven track record of cost discipline.

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• Municipal Approvals
• Government Relations
• Consultant Management
• Cost Control
• Timeline Management
• Project Execution
• Zoning
• Permitting
• Negotiation
• Urban Planning
• Budget Monitoring
• Stakeholder Management

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Consulting
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Baccalauréat

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Postuler avant le

9 févr. 2027

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Director

Mode de candidature

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