Development Manager - Land Planning

Development Manager - Land Planning
Carrington Holdings Ltd. – Edmonton, AB

The Carrington Group has 50 years’ experience in real estate development with operations in single family, multi family, rental, infill development and land development operations. We foster a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

About the Position:
Reporting to the General Manager, Land Development, the Development Manager is accountable for advancing assigned projects in alignment with approved objectives, schedules and budgets. The role combines project management and commercial judgement with planning expertise to guide development strategy, lead municipal approvals and coordinate consultants and internal teams.

This opportunity is suited to a planning professional who brings a development perspective, takes ownership of project outcomes and works collaboratively to turn development opportunities into practical, achievable project plans.

What we Offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive Benefits, including extended health & dental, life and disability insurance, and more.
• Flexible spending account for additional health and wellness coverage.
• Paid training and development programs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Planning & Municipal Approvals:

• Develop and lead planning and approvals strategies for assigned projects, identifying requirements, dependencies and critical milestones.
• Manage statutory plan amendments, rezoning, subdivision and development applications, including tracking approval conditions and outstanding requirements.
• Direct planning consultants and technical teams in preparing, reviewing and submitting applications and supporting materials.
• Assess planning policy and regulatory changes, advising on implications for project feasibility, timing and development options.

Project Management:

• Manage assigned development projects against approved scope, schedules, budgets and milestones, maintaining clear priorities and accountability.
• Coordinate internal teams and multidisciplinary consultants, defining scopes, reviewing deliverables and monitoring commitments.
• Maintain integrated project schedules that align municipal approvals, engineering inputs, servicing requirements and development phasing.
• Identify risks and resolve project issues; recommend corrective actions and escalate decisions requiring management approval.
• Coordinate development-readiness requirements and handoffs to engineering and construction teams, communicating approval conditions, dependencies and outstanding items.

Stakeholder & Municipal Relations:

• Build and maintain productive relationships with municipal staff, elected officials, consultants and industry partners.
• Serve as the primary project contact for planning and development matters, communicating Company objectives and coordinating timely responses.
• Represent the Company at project meetings, public engagement sessions and industry events.
• Work with stakeholders to resolve planning and development issues, negotiating practical solutions within approved project parameters.

Development Strategy, Financial Management & Reporting:

• Support land acquisition and feasibility assessments by evaluating planning opportunities, approval risks and development constraints.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets, pro formas and cash flow forecasts in collaboration with finance and technical teams; monitor variances and recommend corrective action.
• Evaluate land use, density, lot yield, project mix and phasing options against project objectives, cost implications and delivery timelines.
• Provide concise project reports covering progress, approvals, budget performance, risks, key decisions and recommended next steps.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Urban or Regional Planning, or a related discipline supported by substantial planning experience.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in land development, municipal planning or real estate development, including demonstrated project management responsibility.
• Strong planning background with direct experience managing statutory planning, rezoning, subdivision and municipal approval processes.
• Strong understanding of municipal planning legislation, policies and development practices, and the ability to interpret their implications for development projects.
• Experience directing consultants, managing project schedules and budgets, and coordinating municipal and stakeholder relationships.

Skills, Competencies & Requirements:

• Project ownership, sound judgement and the ability to translate development objectives into clear actions and deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Effective negotiation, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect planning decisions to financial and delivery outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office for project reporting, budgeting, analysis and presentations.
• A valid class five (5) driver's license and personal reliable transportation is required.
• Criminal record check to the company's satisfaction is required.
• A clean driver abstract is required for the operation of company vehicles, when required.

To apply, please visit us at https://www.carringtongroup.ca/about-us/careers

Only those who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for employment. If you are not currently authorized to work in Canada, your application will not be considered.

The Carrington Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

We would like to thank all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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