Director, Land Development Job at Adi Development Group
Adi Development Group is one of Canada’s leading, most innovative real estate development, construction management and investment companies. With over 4000 units and $3Billion of built value under development throughout the GTHA, We are on an insurgent mission to re-invent the customer experience and to deliver homes faster, better and more cost effectively to our customers. As an Adian you will have the opportunity to shape communities and create lasting landmarks that will be admired for generations. The life-defining work you will do with Adi will directly impact and positively change the lives of our customers and communities we serve. We champion ownership and encourage all of our team members to think and act like owners. Adi is committed to not only develop buildings, but to developing the leaders of tomorrow.
Successful Adians care deeply about their work and commit to continuously learn and develop in their field. Adians think about how every decision they make will impact our customers and go the extra mile to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our most successful Adians work with a bias toward action. They value experimentation and trying new ways of working to ensure we deliver results to our customers.
Adians offer support to our teammates before being asked. We help each other improve through candid, constructive feedback and empower each other to perform. It does not matter if you are a new or seasoned Adian. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage each other to speak up. Successful Adians challenge each others’ thinking through respectful and thoughtful debate. When we reach a decision, we commit and move forward together. We are a team. We face adversity together. We learn together. We win together.
What You'll Be Doing
- Conduct due diligence and feasibility study for acquiring new development properties
- Complete property searches by reviewing Official Plans (Regional and Municipal), zoning by-laws, urban design guidelines, OMB decisions, parkland dedications, property assessments, etc.
- Review adjacent development applications and approvals to assist in making informed decisions that will help the management team to acquire properties.
- Ability to underwrite, design and plan new communities with architects and other building consultants to ensure successful and profitable projects
- Create and track master project schedule and track budgets monthly to ensure accuracy in billing and progress
- Work with Marketing, Sales, Construction and Finance teams to execute on projects from inception to completion
- Attend site visits and meetings
- Requests, reviews and analyzes consultant proposals
- Develop, monitor and update project schedules and budgets for submission
- Negotiate Section 37, encroachment agreements, shoring agreements with municipalities and adjacent property owners
- Coordinate and manage the project consultant team to submit applications on time and budget
- Navigate and obtain municipal approvals such as Official Plan Amendments, Zoning Amendments, Committee of Adjustment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Part Lot Control
- Review, assess and comment on all reports and plans for development application submission
- Review, manage and clear comments from municipality for final entitlements
- Manage day to day project issues with the ability to Identify and resolve any issues and conflicts related to the project
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
- Communicates and maintains a positive attitude with customers, consultant suppliers and employees
- Attend public meetings
- Obtain development application approval and clearing conditions to achieve registration
- Develop and maintain relationships with municipal, regional and conservation authority staff
- Monitor and stay current on industry related issues and attend industry related conferences and events
- Conduct field inspections, investigate project concerns, and organize on-site meetings to evaluate and solve site issues
- Manage Letters of Credits (LC) and recover money held by government agencies, and utility companies (LC reductions and release)
What You Bring
- 10+ years experience in Land Development and approvals for high rise and infill development, mixed use and commercial projects
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Planning/Urban Design or equivalent
- Have professional designation of MCIP, RPP, P. Eng is a MUST (PMP is a preferable)
- Possess thorough knowledge of the following:
- Ontario Municipal planning process
- Technical plans and reports
- Land acquisition process
- Lot grading and site servicing for both greenfield and urban developments
- Contract administration for infrastructure projects.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite including MS project
- Must have strong budgeting and scheduling skills and aptitude with scheduling software and project management software is a must
- Are a strong negotiator who possess excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Are enthusiastic, energetic and self-motivated team play who posses leadership skills
- Are concise and detailed oriented with a strong willingness to lead and collaborate
- Have strong customer focus, organizational skills, emotional intelligence and ability
- to manage through change.
- A valid G driver’s license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel to various office locations.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- You’ll wear multiple hats and get hands-on experience with all aspects of your team’s projects
- We champion Ownership – from your first day you will be involved in shaping the direction of Adi
- We focus on continuously developing our team through education reimbursements and professional development offerings
- We don’t believe in micromanagement – while we are here to provide guidance, we trust you to do your job and achieve success
- Health benefits and personal health spending account
Adi Development Group is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. Adi Development Group is committed to creating an environment where every employee has the opportunity to reach their potential. We hire based on merit and are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. As part of our commitment to accessibility for all persons with disabilities, Adi Development Group will, upon the request of the applicant, provide accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure equal access to applicants with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation, please inform Human Resources.
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