Director Of Highrise Development

Director of Development Highrise

Up to 200k

Our client is a leading Real Estate Developer in the GTA. We are conducting a search for a Director of Development for the Highrise vertical to join this dynamic team working on one of the most prestigious project to date. The Director of Development provides oversight and integration of the project activities performed by the various functional areas (including planning, sales and marketing, construction, accounting, design, value engineering, colour selection & personalization, master care, and property management) by building strong relationships with all key project stakeholders.

• Identify suitable sites for retail development within specified markets
• Responsive to development opportunities in accordance with the project plan approval procedures
• Provide project status updates in accordance with the project plan approval procedures, project update meetings, and project plan revisions or updates to Sr. Management and/or JV Partners.
• Oversee the approvals process from official plan amendments, site plan approvals as well as manage the approval process for zoning and rezoning permits
• Involved with site acquisition and dealing with the various consultants throughout the acquisition process
• Execute approved project plans through the coordination of, and teaming with, outside consultants, development staff
• Oversee and manage all land development and various site acquisitions responsibilities for a number of projects and trade areas within the Portfolio.

Qualification

• Demonstrable experience in seeking land use entitlements
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a commercial land development
• Managing a professional consultant team, stakeholders, and government department relationships
• Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Urban Land Economics, or related field, and or Professional Designation
• Must own personal vehicle and have a valid driver’s license as some travel will be required.