Development Coordinator - Land and Multi Family

Job Details

Description

Homes by Avi has been building homes since 1978 with home building divisions in Calgary and Edmonton. Over the past 23 years, our multi-family division has developed over 40 communities and grown its capability as a multi-family developer to include Avi Construction Management - a merchant builder focused on third-party clients needing a professional committed builder to deliver multi-family and mixed use developments on time and on budget.

Development Coordinator – Land and Multi-Family

You will work under the direction of the Director of Development and will coordinate project development activities of subdivision and multifamily development projects in the City of Calgary.

Who You Are

• You have a great understanding of multi-residential construction practices and quality standards, Microsoft Office suite of products and can manage multiple tasks seamlessly.
• You are an individual who is self-motivated; detail orientated and works well independently.
• You are a team player, who works well with your co-workers to ensure expectations are aligned, and your team is prepared for the best outcome when working with external clients and contractors.
• You are a natural at building relationships, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and eager to lend a hand, or step up to a challenge. Your intuition is on point, and you can foresee what the next steps are, and initiate actions before they come across your desk.
• You are an articulate communicator in both your written and verbal correspondence, equally professional and detailed.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Act as a liaison between the Director of Development, site servicing infrastructure contractors and the City of Calgary;
• Coordinate the installation of deep utilities; construction of sidewalks and roads, and shallow utilities and landscaping.
• Prepare site inspection reports and ensure construction compliance with the City of Calgary construction specifications; and project specifications with consultants and contractors
• Coordinate construction complete certificates and final acceptance certificates, and development permit completion certificates for all phases of construction
• Prepare submission packages for municipal applications and permits, supporting calculations, cost estimates, project schedules, and other duties.
• Review Contractor Progress Payments, Consultant Invoices, and liaise with accounting department on outstanding payables and receivables.
• Assist in monitoring project servicing budgets, schedule and work performance.
• Participate in consultant meetings, design development meetings and other various stakeholder meetings.
• Manage corporate responsibilities for vacant land parcels.
• Obtain development financial securities, as well as monitor and fulfil conditions for their release.
• Conduct site reviews and prepare reports on progress, deficiencies and troubleshoot issues with contractors and consultants.
• Coordinate community maintenance work.
• Assist in liaising with customers, builders, and other developers.
• Coordination on the lot sales process including preparing price lists, and administering documents for execution of lot sales agreements.
• Monitor collection of deposits closings, and lot payouts.
• Assist marketing in the delivery of required information to builders and home buyers including architectural approvals, grade plans, signage, and community maintenance.
• Prepare Community and Builder Notices
• Assist in quantity take off’s, Estimating, and project Budget Preparation.
• Invoice review, cost control and budget monitoring.
• Prepare Cost to Complete Budget reviews.
• Other relevant responsibilities.
  
  

Your Qualifications – The Must Have’s

• 3+ years of on-the-job Development Coordination experience; Construction management experience, or design experience with development projects.
• Degree or diploma in Planning, Architectural Technology, Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• Strong technology skills including working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of products; and particularly in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Project
• Working experience with and understanding of the City of Calgary DART procedures and protocol, City of Calgary development agreement, City of Calgary design and construction specifications, Alberta Building Code, as well as Calgary Land Use By-Law (would be an asset but not strictly required; we will train)
  
  

Additional Skills – The Nice To Have’s

• A combination of commercial, residential and multi-family development experience
• Familiar with CAD-based programs
  
  

Company Benefits

• Positive workplace culture
• Team building opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• RRSP matching program
• Fitness program
• Volunteer program with paid time off
• Flex Days
• Employee Home Purchase Program
  
  

Homes by Avi thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Homes by Avi is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.