Sr. Development Manager Jobs

Who we are

Founded in Chilliwack, B.C. the Westbow Group of Companies aims to build our communities through construction, realty, wealth, agriculture, and charity. Since 1977, Westbow continues to grow and expand. We are a company that prides itself on its values:

• We are creative and innovative
• We build lasting value
• We work hard, we work smart
• We have fun
• We act with integrity
• We care

About the role

Reporting to the Director of Development, the Sr. Development Manager will be responsible for the execution of Westbow’s largest project and the largest residential development in Chilliwack, BC. With a focus on aligning with organizational objectives the Sr. Development Manager is a strong leader that has the ability to organize and oversee all stakeholders and effectively manage project plans, present initiatives to senior leaders and ensure the project goals are successfully met or exceeded.

What you’re great at

• Presenting ideas and initiatives to peers and leaders
• Influencing and fostering an environment of shared accountability
• Inspiring and motivating team members towards a common goal
• Remaining flexible and adaptive in a fast-paced environment
• Developing and planning projects on a strategic level
• Communicating at all levels, both verbally and written

What you’ll be doing

• Directing and overseeing feasibility studies and risk analysis to ensure project plans align with senior leadership goals
• Managing the day-to-day project activities and resources; Chairs the project team meetings
• Managing land development projects and successfully meeting or exceeding project goals
• 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
• Providing status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverable, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating frequently to leadership
• Defining project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with the senior leadership team and internal stakeholders
• Delivering appropriate and effective executive level communication
• Ensuring proper financial management of the project, working alongside the Finance and Accounting
• Ensuring proper risk management by documenting all risks and employing an effective mitigation strategy
• 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 that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards

What we’re looking for

• Post Secondary education in Project Management, Construction, Real Estate, Land Development, Business or Finance considered an asset
• Extensive understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques
• Experience managing and successfully executing a project scope of over $50 mil.
• Project Management experience preferably in land development and real estate
• 10+ years of land development experience
• Detailed understanding of all aspects and disciplines within property development (Development, Servicing, Financing, Construction, Design, Sales, etc.)

What you can expect from us

• Flexible work schedule
• Casual dress attire and cheerful work environment
• Volunteer opportunities with Westbow Gives Back
• Fun company events
• Education and Mentorship opportunities
• Investment opportunities and investment matching
• Benefits package
• Supportive team and leadership staff