Are you known for your attention to detail? Do people consider you to be an organized person? Do you love identifying trends and acting proactively? Would people say you know how to get a message across? Do you find yourself reading about the industry you work in for fun? Do you easily admit when you're wrong? Do you get satisfaction from a job well done and like to celebrate success when you've worked hard to get there?
If you answered yes to these questions, we have the job for you. Highstreet is seeking a Development Manager to join our head office team in Kelowna, BC.
WHY HIGHSTREET?
Our vision is that everyone in Highstreet's community will want their friends to work with us, live with us and invest with us. Help us achieve that vision.
Additionally, Highstreet is leading the industry in designing and building apartments and condos that have a minimal impact on the environment. We're building Carbon Free Homes™ that are 75% better than building code minimum with a warranty that is double the industry standard.
CORE VALUES
Known as “Highstreeters” we demonstrate our core values in everything we do:
- Humility grants us insight from others
- Inquisitive & learning continuously
- Guided by always doing what is right
- Honest, open and timely communication
- Responsible & accountable for our actions and decisions
- Determined to persevere, get results and win together
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Development Manager role consists of ensuring land is suitable for development and obtaining all development approvals within municipalities and other authorities having jurisdiction. This position will report to our VP, Development. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Engage consulting firms and correspond with authorities having jurisdiction on all items related to planning, design, environmental, legal, and municipal requirements to ensure land is suitable for development.
- Take projects through the approvals process and obtain all necessary development approvals.
- Respond to any public inquiries about the potential development. Present at council meetings and public meetings as required.
- Manage all development and building permit approval timelines.
- Prepare and manage soft cost budgets.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
Highstreet is looking for a highly motivated individual who is willing to learn and grow with a company that values culture and performance. In addition to identifying with Highstreet's values, the candidate should also:
- Have post-secondary education in urban planning, building technology or project management.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience managing planning approvals.
- Communicate openly and ethically with a positive attitude.
- Be detail orientated, a problem solver, and creative thinker.
- Be a team player and self-motivated.
- Be highly organized and enjoy managing multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Strong computer skills including SharePoint, Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Previous experience using AutoCAD and a project management software is an asset.
Additional requirements:
- Be available for travel, as required.
- Satisfactory criminal and credit record check.