Taggart Realty Management

Job Title: Development Manager

Company: Taggart Realty Management

Reports to: President

Salary Range: $104,000 - $110,000

Location: 225 Metcalfe St., Suite 708, Ottawa ON

Vacancy Status: This is an active job opening. Taggart Realty Management is actively hiring for this position.

About Us

At Taggart Realty Management, we believe in building more than just properties—we build communities. As part of the Taggart Group and managing a 3-million-square-foot portfolio, we specialize in acquiring, developing, leasing, and managing retail, residential, office, and commercial properties, both in-house and with third-party partners.

We’re continually growing through strategic development and acquisition resulting in a variety of opportunities for those looking to get hands-on experience and build a lasting career. At Taggart, you will be part of something bigger, and what you do today will make an impact for years to come. We believe in your success.

Building integrity, quality, and community together.

About this Role

Reporting to the President, the Development Manager is responsible for facilitating the development process from initial concept design through to construction and final delivery. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of real estate development projects from inception to completion. The navigation of complex projects while coordinating with various stakeholders including external consultants to ensure developments are completed on time, within budget and in accordance with the projects vision.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and feasibility studies to assess potential development opportunities; develop project scopes, budgets, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Track master project schedules and budgets to ensure accuracy in billing and progress; raise concerns, issues or discrepancies.

• Develop and manage project budgets and financial pro forma models using MS Excel, supporting ongoing financial planning and decision-making.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders, including internal teams, external consultants, government agencies, and community members.

• Initiate the request for proposals (RFTs) by clearly defining the scope of work, objectives, and criteria for selection; distribute RFP’s and systematically review ache submitted proposal against predetermined criteria.

• Facilitate communication and collaboration among diverse groups to ensure project alignment and support; lead project meetings ensuring information is consistently being disseminated among all stakeholders.

• Navigate and secure necessary permits and approvals from local authorities, ensuring adherence to zoning laws, building codes, and environmental regulations.

• Preparing various reports, documents and presentations for various internal and external stakeholders.

• Represent the organization at internal and external land development meetings, contributing insights and updates on project progress and developments.

• Coordinate the submission documents for development application files.

• Collaborate with internal Leasing, Construction and Finance teams to execute on projects.

• Regularly attend on-site project visits in collaboration with the President to assess project progress, ensure adherence to timelines and evaluate the quality of work.

• Collaborate closely with the president to monitor and manage changes in project scope, ensuring alignment with business goals and stakeholder expectations.

• Contribute to the project management of capital improvement projects as required.

• Other duties as required.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a related field of study (Engineering, Urban Planning).

• 5 years of related work experience in land development, construction or real estate development.

• Strong understanding and ability to navigate the municipal approvals process such as Official Plan Amendments, Zoning Amendments, Committee of Adjustment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Part Lot Control.

• Knowledge of construction management and construction practices.; ability to read drawings and analyze proposals.

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Work, PowerPoint).

• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work to strict deadlines.

• Strong organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail and time management skills.

• Demonstrated strong communication skills, verbal and written.

• Innovative and creative problem solver who has experience challenging the status quo to make improvements.

• Experience with AutoCAD, photoshop and Microsoft Project would be considered an asset.

• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel throughout the city.

Physical/Sensory Effort and Work Environment

• Working primarily in an office environment at desk with computer.

• Work offsite in a construction environment related to site inspections and monitoring, including outdoors.

• Collaboration with several people or departments, working under many simultaneous deadlines.

• Willingness to be mobile as the role requires work to be performed primarily in the office but also on-site.

• Overtime may be required on an occasional basis in order to meet the changing demands of the project(s).

Accommodation Requests

The Taggart Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

In accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with a Disabilities Act, we’re committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation or special assistance, please send an email to hr@taggart.ca with your request.

Salary Range

The salary range shown reflects expected total annual compensation, including base pay, bonuses, and/or commissions.

Thank You for Considering Taggart Realty Management

Thank you for your interest in joining Taggart Realty Management. We appreciate every application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. Any such submissions become the property of Taggart Realty Management and are not eligible for compensation. AI may be used to screen and assess candidates.