Development Project Manager

Greater Victoria Housing Society•Victoria, BC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Real Estate Development team handles all elements of property acquisition, building development, and redevelopment. They work with government, municipalities, contractors, and other external and internal stakeholders to grow our portfolio of buildings and ensure we continue to meet the challenge of providing much needed affordable housing to the communities of Greater Victoria. Greater Victoria Housing Society (GVHS) is an award-winning registered charity and not for profit organization dedicated to providing high quality, secure and affordable rental housing for low to moderate income households. Known for excellent service, we contribute to healthy, thriving and livable communities. GVHS is a housing provider for those who are able to live independently. GVHS is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other basis protected by law. GVHS is a living wage employer. GVHS acknowledges that it organizes and works on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen peoples, and that the land’s historical relationships with the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ peoples have existed since time immemorial.

Requirements

Knowledge and understanding of Codes, Regulations, Land and Real Estate Development, Land Use Planning
Knowledge of multifamily real estate financing
Strong abilities with Share Point, Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management Software
Ability to develop project proformas to assess the feasibility of a project
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
Ability to make decisions, assess situations and to determine the importance, urgency and risks and make clear decisions which are timely
Ability to work cooperatively with others on an interdisciplinary team
Excellent written and oral communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Excellent decision-making and leadership capabilities
Must have a valid BC driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle

Responsibilities

Oversees the planning and construction of housing development projects on behalf of GVHS.
Overseeing construction and design teams to create new housing.
Writing affordable housing funding proposals.
Conducting feasibility studies.
Facilitating stakeholder engagement activities.