Senior Development Manager (Land)

Résumé du poste

The Senior Development Manager leads the full lifecycle of real estate development projects, from feasibility and entitlements through to construction and completion. They are responsible for managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and municipal requirements.

Détails du poste

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 Senior Development Manager is responsible for leading real estate development projects from early feasibility and entitlements through design, construction, and project completion. This role provides strategic and operational leadership across a portfolio of master planned residential communities, ensuring projects are delivered in alignment with approved business plans, schedules, budgets, and quality standards. The position requires strong expertise in Calgary-area municipal processes, development economics, consultant and contractor management, and multi-functional leadership. The Senior Development Manager works closely with internal teams, consultants, municipal authorities, and external partners to advance development-ready projects while managing risk and enhancing long-term value. Key Responsibilities Lead the full development lifecycle from acquisition support and feasibility through planning, design, construction, and project turnover. Oversee multiple projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, approved scopes, and financial targets. Act as project sponsor for major developments, providing decision-making authority and strategic direction. Lead land use planning, rezoning, subdivision, development permit, and building permit processes with the City of Calgary and other authorities having jurisdiction. Manage relationships with municipal staff, approval authorities, and community stakeholders to advance approvals efficiently and responsibly. Coordinate and integrate planning, engineering, servicing, and design requirements into development schedules and budgets. Prepare and manage development budgets, pro formas, cash flows, and financial forecasts for management and investment approval. Monitor project financial performance, approve expenditures, and mitigate cost and schedule risks. Support land acquisition due diligence and feasibility analysis, including market, servicing, and entitlement risk assessments. Retain, direct, and manage multidisciplinary consultant teams including planners, engineers, landscape architects, and other specialists. Oversee contractor selection, contract administration, and construction delivery in coordination with construction management teams. Serve as a senior point of contact for internal executives, partners, investors, and external stakeholders. Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and leadership to development managers and project team members. Contribute to corporate development standards, processes, and best practices. Ensure projects comply with corporate governance, risk management, health & safety, and ESG objectives. What You’ll Bring A diploma or degree in Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, Business or a related discipline 10+ years of progressive experience in land development Strong knowledge of Calgary planning policy, municipal approvals, servicing standards, and development economics Proven ability to lead consultants, manage budgets, and deliver projects through construction Strategic thinking and sound development judgment Strong financial and analytical capability Exceptional stakeholder and municipal relationship management Clear, professional written and verbal communication Ability to manage ambiguity, risk, and competing priorities in complex environments 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! #LI-BT1 #BRP 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.

Ce que vous ferez

The Senior Development Manager leads the full lifecycle of real estate development projects, from feasibility and entitlements through to construction and completion. They are responsible for managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams while ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and municipal requirements.

Exigences

Candidates must possess a degree or diploma in Urban Planning, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in land development and strong knowledge of Calgary municipal planning and approval processes are required.

Avantages

• Extended medical • Dental • Vision • RRSP program • Paid volunteer hours • Paid parental leave • Family planning assistance • Wellness and mental health resources • Pet insurance

Compétences indiquées

• Construction Management · Souhaitée
• Budgeting · Souhaitée
• Risk Management · Souhaitée
• Gestion de projet · Souhaitée
• Stakeholder Management · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Land development
• Real estate development
• Municipal approvals
• Project management
• Budgeting
• Financial forecasting
• Stakeholder management
• Urban planning
• Contract administration
• Feasibility analysis
• Risk management
• Construction management
• Strategic leadership
• Land use planning
• Consultant management
• Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
• Relationship Management
• Real Estate Development
• Corporate Development
• Planning
• Acquisition Due Diligence
• Mental Health
• Construction
• Management
• Investments
• Decision Making
• Urban Planning
• Construction Management
• Contract Management
• Contractor Management
• Corporate Governance
• Creativity
• Development Economics
• Feasibility Studies
• Forecasting
• Cash Flows
• Leadership
• In Vitro Fertilisation
• Innovation
• Land Development
• Land-Use Planning
• Risk Management
• Mentorship
• Project Sponsorship
• Quality Management
• Real Estate
• Risk Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Sustainable Business
• Verbal Communication Skills

Domaines d’emploi

• Construction
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Environmental & Sustainability
• Finance & Accounting
• Development Manager
• Corporate Development Manager
• Finance Managers
• Financial and Investment Analysts