Overview
Development Manager/Land Jobs in Chilliwack – British Columbia at Westbow
Title: Development Manager/Land
Company: Westbow
Location: Chilliwack – British Columbia
Category: Management
Position: Development Manager (Land)
Who we are Founded in 1977, the Westbow Group of Companies is made up of high-quality businesses throughout various industries. Based in Chilliwack, BC with operations in Western Canada and Guatemala City, our companies tackle construction, investing, agriculture and non-profit causes, constantly aiming to produce Quality for Generations. We are a company that prides itself on its values:
We work hard, we work smart
We build lasting value
We are creative and
innovative
We have funWe care
We act with integrity About the role Reporting to the Director of Development, the Development manager is responsible for overseeing the planning, execution, and completion of our residential development projects.
You will
be working cross-functionally and liaising with stakeholders, ensuring that all aspects of development align with organizational objectives. The Development manager is great at cultivating strong relationships with stakeholders including local engineers, lawyers, city officials, inventors, and community members.
What you’re great at Inspiring and motivating team members towards a common goal Developing and planning projects on a strategic level
Presenting ideas and initiatives to peers and leaders
Communicating at all levels, both verbally and written Remaining flexible and adaptive in a
fast-paced environment
Cross-functional
collaboration
and
communication
What you’ll be doing
Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in
collaboration
with the
senior leadership
team and internal stakeholders
Tracking and overseeing full project schedules to ensure milestones and timelines are being met Estimating the resources and participants required to achieve project goals Ensuring proper financial management of the project, working alongside the Finance and Accounting Providing
leadership
for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones
Aligning with all project team members to ensure that designs, budgets and schedules are well coordinated and communicated
Managing the day-to-day project activities and resources;
Chairs the project team meetings
Ensuring that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards
Providing status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating frequently to
leadership
Ensuring proper risk management by documenting all risks and employing an effective mitigation strategy
Driving
innovation
and excellence in your projects through
continuous improvement
initiatives and staying up to date on industry tends and regulations. What we’re looking for5+ years of land development experience
Project management
experience in land development and real estate
Extensive understanding of
project management
principles, methods and techniques
Detailed Understanding of all aspects and disciplines within property development i.e. development, servicing, financing, construction, design, and sales
Post Secondary
education
in
Project Management
, Construct…
