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Beedie

Development Manager

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Beedie
One of Western Canada’s top private real estate developers, managing full‑lifecycle industrial & residential projects.
Manage pre‑construction, approvals, budgets and stakeholder coordination for industrial projects.
1d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada
Office Full-Time
Company Size
310 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Property Development
Design
Engineering
Architecture
Turnkey
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Residential
Commercial
Industrial Construction
Tilt-up Construction
Parcel Sorting Facilities
Dairy Plant Facilities
Jet Turbine Facilities
Role
What you would be doing
entitlement management
site assessment
design coordination
risk management
budget scheduling
stakeholder liaison
  • Develop and manage entitlements and design schedules and ensure that key milestones are achieved on time and on budget.
  • Visit prospective land opportunities to assess existing conditions, prepare a comprehensive condition assessment report, and working with Beedie’s land development team, identifying any site-specific costs or risks for the project.
  • Work with the various stakeholders from initial contact through turnover to construction.
  • Negotiate effectively with municipal authorities, consultants, and external stakeholders to resolve disputes and facilitate timely approvals.
  • Work with development team to generate building layouts for built-to-suit and speculative developments.
  • Proactively manage the changes in project scope, identifying project risks and their potential impact on project performance, while proactively seeking risk mitigation strategies that save time and increase profitability
  • Liaise and work with the Leasing and Operations team to ensure a seamless occupancy while meeting lease-up objectives. Conduct regular internal briefings, clearly communicating project status, milestones, risks, and opportunities to senior management.
  • Support the acquisitions team by reviewing zoning bylaws, restrictive covenants, design guidelines and preliminary design drawings.
  • Participate in design meetings to analyze plans and specifications for coordination, constructability, value engineering, and completeness.
  • Work with the construction team to create building specifications for speculative developments based on market standard requirements.
  • Participate in the RFP process by reviewing proposals evaluating proposals, and prepare recommendations.
  • Work closely with Beedie’s development and construction teams to facilitate successful project turnover.
  • Responsible for managing project budgets and schedules with a Development Analyst to ensure the development is completed on time and within budget.
  • Lead the consultant team with submission and rezoning applications, land subdivision and development permits and coordinate with municipal planning and building departments.
  • Ensuring accurate and timely reporting, if required.
  • Maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as City staff and commenting agencies.
  • Lead Site Plan Approval process.
What you bring
excel
timberline
ms project
development manager
financial acumen
problem solving
  • Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook as well as some knowledge of Timberline and MS Project.
  • Demonstrated capability to work independently while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality deliverables.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication and organizational abilities.
  • Post-secondary education in a real estate related discipline, finance or construction.
  • Detailed understanding of legal contracts and title documents.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Development Manager (or related), and a desire to work in a fast paced environment for a business in growth mode. Known as an individual who can manage risk and deliverables on multiple, concurrent projects.
  • Experience as a development manager with a skillset in land acquisition, development and proformas, and oversight in vertical construction.
  • Strong financial acumen with a proven ability to create, analyze, and interpret project budgets, cash flow forecasts, and investment models and make recommendations to ownership on a path forward.
  • Experience managing environmental and conservation issues and working with relevant approving entities to achieve mutually beneficial solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills, combined with proven presentation experience within a senior level management group.
  • Essential experience in navigating political systems, with a deep understanding of development approvals, planning processes, and a robust background in real estate development.
  • Experience working with municipal departments for rezoning, and site plan approval and building permit applications.
  • Exceptional ability to build relationships, influence, and engage with diverse internal and external groups.
  • Excellent budget forecasting and time management skills.
  • A track record of establishing highly functional relationships with diverse personalities both within and outside the company.
  • High sense of urgency, with a demonstrated ability to execute on multiple competing priorities in a fast paced environment.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing large complex development projects.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
$300M Revenue
Annual Revenue
Generates significant annual revenue, reflecting the company's broad market reach and operational efficiency.
30M sq ft
Total Deliveries
Has delivered over 30 million square feet of space, showcasing its large-scale development capabilities.
1954 Founded
Year Established
Began operations in 1954, establishing a long-standing presence in the industry.
  • Evolved from local builder to major private developer.
  • Headquartered in Burnaby, expanded across Canada and into select U.S. industrial markets.
  • Specializes in full‑lifecycle services: land acquisition, development, design, construction and management.
  • Notable projects include large-scale residential towers, industrial condominiums, and mixed-use communities.
  • Operates across sector verticals: industrial, residential, commercial and land development.
  • Remains a family-owned business led by the founder’s descendants, combining heritage with entrepreneurial drive.
Culture + Values
  • Everything we do should reflect the philosophy that quality construction, client success, and community contribution go hand in hand.
  • Delivers best-in-class work and creates buildings that stand the test of time.
  • Dedicated to providing outstanding customer service and fostering long-term relationships.
  • Cultivates trusted, lifelong partnerships with clients, employees, and communities.
  • Maintains high on-site safety standards and fosters respectful workplaces where everyone is inspired to do their best.
  • Empowers employees through programs enabling volunteer time for community initiatives.
Environment + Sustainability
CA$135 million
Donations to Organizations
The company has donated nearly CA$135 million to over 350 organizations through the Beedie Foundation and corporate giving efforts (as of February 2024).
CA$22 million
Education Investment
Provided significant funding to support education and community infrastructure, including a notable CA$22 million contribution to the SFU Beedie School of Business in 2011.
CA$25 million
Carbon Mitigation Financing
Beedie Capital provided CA$25 million in financing to Carbon Neutral Royalty to support carbon-mitigation and biodiversity projects.
  • Net-zero target year not explicitly stated on site.
  • Residential developments include commitments to non-market housing.
Inclusion & Diversity
CA$35M
Major Scholarship Funding
Over thirty-five million dollars have been granted through the 'Beedie Luminaries' program to support underrepresented students, including single parents and refugees.
  • Strong philanthropic focus on supporting under‑represented groups via scholarships.
  • No publicly available gender ratio or targets; DEI strategy emphasizes scholarships and support rather than internal demographics reporting.
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