Position: Real Estate Development Manager

Established 30 years ago, Westbank is private real estate development practice, headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. We are dedicated to the creation of inspiring, mixed-use projects, concentrating primarily in our core cities of focus: Vancouver, Toronto, Seattle, Tokyo and San Jose. Our body of work includes residential, hotels, retail, creative workspace, district energy, net zero carbon initiatives, affordable housing, exhibitions and public art, with over $50B of projects completed or under development. As our practice has evolved, we have assembled a collection of cultural enterprises including restaurants, gyms, spas, music venues, private members clubs, fashion, dance schools and food halls, known as the Westbank Ecosystem, which we weave throughout our projects. We bring this ecosystem to life through collaborations with some of the most talented artists, architects, designers and entrepreneurs in the world.

As we have evolved, we have taken on initiatives of greater ambition, in our cities of focus. We are always looking for talented, passionate and committed individuals to join our growing team. It’s our work together that makes it all possible.

Westbank is seeking a Real Estate Development Manager to be responsible for various high profile multi- use tower projects located in the United States. The projects will be in various phases, including pre-development, construction and property management. Reporting directly to the Development Principal, the successful candidate will be responsible for a wide variety of development related functions, including:

• Manage Westbank Initiatives pertaining to elements over multiple projects.
• Manage the design and document process with consultants as representative of the Owner/Developer.
• Manage Site development approval process with local jurisdiction.
• Manage Project Budget and work with Westbank Finance Team on tracking.
• Manage agreements with development partners and lenders.
• Attend project consultant team meetings.
• Manage project schedule.
• Provide input to the consultants in the development of documents specific to Westbank initiatives.
• Manage contracts with consultants.
• Manage Utility and Telecommunication service to the site.
• Manage multiple projects at any one time
• Provide input and assistance from the operational perspective on properties under development.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures, including, but not limited to, regular attendance and performing all tasks in a professional manner
• Other ad hoc tasks as required

Candidate must possess:

• A degree in architecture, engineering, other real estate related disciplines with a minimum of 5 years of direct experience in the real estate industry
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills as well as proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong organizational skills, ability to adapt to multiple demands, set priorities and achieve results on a timely basis
• Analytical thinker and ability to readily grasp new concepts and adapt to a fast paced, ever- changing environment

Desirable attributes include:

• Direct experience in real estate project development or construction

This position continues to evolve as the Company expands and adapts to a changing environment. It is therefore subject to ongoing change and demands someone that is willing to adapt to these changing demands.

Compensation is dependent upon experience.