Development Manager - Real Estate

At Common Ground Consulting, we specialize in development management and owner representation services throughout the entire project lifecycle, from feasibility to municipal approvals to occupancy. We work with real estate developers to oversee strategic planning, feasibility analysis, approvals, stakeholder coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management to ensure successful project delivery.

Our firm prioritizes communication, takes an owner's perspective, and delivers projects as efficiently and feasibly as possible. Our service is tailored to add value to each project we are involved in.

Role Description

• Full-time, in office role based in Surrey, BC
• Responsible for managing development projects from early planning through construction completion, including coordinating project consultants, reviewing design for efficiency and feasibiilty, gaining municipal approvals, supporting feasibility analysis, and maintaining project schedules and budgets.
• The succesful applicant will be able to maintain our quality of service standards through developing relationships with clients and other stakeholders, providing updates as appropriate, and problem-solving with the perspective of a real estate developer.
• Day-to-day tasks include coordinating approvals, monitoring project progress, preparing reports and documentation, identifying and mitigating risks, and overseeing quality and performance during construction.
• The role involves representing the client’s interests in meetings, tracking commitments, and supporting decision-making to keep projects aligned with scope, cost, and timeline objectives.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate development and construction
• Skills in budgeting, cost control, and scheduling to manage project finances and timelines effectively.
• Competence in stakeholder engagement, including working with owners, consultants, contractors, and authorities.
• Ability to oversee construction activities, monitor quality and compliance, and manage contractual obligations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills, with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Proven capability in risk identification and mitigation across multiple phases of development and construction.
• Relevant experience in real estate development, construction management.
• Post-secondary education in construction management, engineering, planning, business, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software, and comfort working in a collaborative, on-site environment.

Salary Range

• $70,000 - $90,000 CAD