Land Development Coordinator

Company Overview

Partners Development Group is a respected and dynamic residential development company based in Okotoks, Alberta. With a strong commitment to innovation and quality, we are dedicated to creating exceptional residential communities throughout Calgary and surrounding areas.

For over 25 years, Partners Development Group has been building thoughtfully planned communities designed to encourage healthy living and enhance family well-being. As a company, we pride ourselves on our strong culture that is based on family values, teamwork, and giving back to the communities in which we work and live in. Through our single-family, multi-family, commercial, leasing, and land development business units, we develop strong communities where people from all backgrounds can live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Land Development Coordinator. This role will involve working with the management team to execute the business strategy and operations for the Land Division, while also coordinating efforts in approvals, construction, marketing, sales, accounting, etc. to achieve project milestones.

The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with a strong sense of professionalism, an eagerness to learn, and the ability to coordinate and work well both independently and part of a team. They will be flexible and organized in taking on new tasks and possess the desire to grow. While prior related experience is an asset, we are looking for someone with the right attitude and technical knowledge foundation. This is an opportunity to enter the industry and receive extensive mentorship and hands-on training.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Learn project management and the land development process with the objective of taking on more responsibilities in time.
• Coordinate the lot sales process, including preparing price lists, drafting sales agreements, and administering document execution.
• Monitor collection of sales deposits, closings, lot payouts and legal conveyancing with our solicitors.
• Coordinate development-related tasks, which may include filing municipal applications for permits, agreements and assisting in schedule management when needed.
• Help prepare and monitor budgets, including preparation of purchase orders, contract documents, reports, and/or correspondence as required.
• Maintain and keep organized file directory and archive completed projects and related files. Assist IT manager with data migration to SharePoint 365.
• Liaise with accounting department, customers, consultants, and suppliers as needed on invoice coding, outstanding payables, and receivables, etc.
• Assist the marketing team with the delivery of all required information to builders and homebuyers, including architectural approvals, grade plans, signage, community maintenance.
• Build a traffic and sales reporting system and manage the implementation and report production process.
• Coordinating and taking minutes at internal land meetings, quarterly builder marketing meetings, etc.
• Build positive relationships with our customers, partners, and internal/external stakeholders, including homebuilders, consultants, contractors, municipal/utility representatives, residents, sales, design, etc.

Competencies and Skills Required

• Experience in a field related to land development and real estate including: project coordination, sales & leasing, asset management, finance or law.
• Strongly committed to meticulous work with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong technology skills, particularly in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, and Word. Experience working with accounting and workflow management software would be an asset.
• Adaptable to changing project demands and willing to undertake tasks necessary for project success.
• Self-motivated and proactive, adept at time management and thriving independently.
• Solution-oriented with a positive attitude, technical aptitude, approachable demeanor, and willingness to learn and adapt.
• Goal-driven, confident, and adaptable, dedicated to team success and eager to learn and grow in land & real estate development.
• Demonstrates exceptional communication skills, both verbally and in writing.