VP, Development Management
$150,000–$270,000 year
On-siteVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Lead land and building development activities from pursuit through operations for industrial and logistics projects across Metro Vancouver and Alberta. Oversee speculative and build-to-suit developments, managing due diligence, entitlements, design, permitting, construction, and tenant improvements while directing redevelopment strategies for existing assets. Direct the Development team, driving consistent execution, forecasting, and continuous improvement across the region. Partner closely with Operation, capital deployment, global development teams, and external stakeholders to represent the Development Officer on critical decisions. Manage complex site constraints, environmental due diligence, regulatory approvals, and municipal relationships to ensure safe, compliant, and on-time delivery. Accountable for development portfolio performance regarding safety, cost, schedule, quality, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in real estate development, civil engineering, architecture, or construction management, including significant experience in BC, Alberta or another complex Canadian market
- Experience leading speculative and build-to-suit industrial/logistics developments from pursuit, due diligence and acquisition, through municipal and provincial approvals (entitlements), design, permitting, construction, occupancy, and tenant improvements across Western Canada
- Working knowledge of the Vancouver Building By-law, BC Building Code, municipal planning and development bylaws, BC Fire Code, WorkSafeBC requirements, BC contaminated-sites requirements, and British Columbia's Builders Lien Act
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, BlueBeam, Google Earth, and Microsoft 365
- Demonstrated success in land development and construction management, including environmental, geotechnical, flood, utility, and off-site servicing risks
- Experience delivering design-build projects using CCDC-based and other Canadian procurement and contracting practices
- Project management experience with a general contractor or owner's representative
- Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and customer relationship skills
- Ability to travel throughout Western Canada and the United States as required
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering (Civil or Structural), or equivalent experience
- Experience with the City of Vancouver Certified Professional program, Lower Mainland industrial approvals, First Nations engagement or port-related approvals, and Vancouver/BC energy and zero-carbon requirements
- Experience leveraging digital technologies, automation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and data analytics to improve project delivery, decision making, and development execution
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