SENIOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER – RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION
Company: Aragon Properties Ltd.
Location: Vancouver, BC (Head Office)
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 annually (Commensurate with experience and track record)
ABOUT ARAGON PROPERTIES LTD.
For over 39 years, Aragon Properties Ltd. has been an industry-leading, award-winning real estate developer committed to creating forward-thinking, design-forward communities across Western Canada. Known for our uncompromising standards, innovative architecture, and hands-on approach, we take pride in building residential and mixed-use developments that stand the test of time.
We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and results-driven Development Manager to take the lead in delivering current and future multi-family residential projects through the municipal approval and design processes.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Development Manager at Aragon, you will be responsible for driving projects through all stages of municipal approvals, design development, and permitting for our active development pipeline.
You will act as the primary lead coordinating external consultant teams and municipal officials—ensuring projects move through city channels efficiently, deadlines are rigorously pushed, and consultant expenditures are kept lean and strictly monitored.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Municipal Approvals & Government Relations
- Lead all municipal applications, including official city plan amendments, Rezonings, Development Permits, and Building Permits.
- Act as the primary point of contact for municipal staff, elected officials, and community stakeholders to navigate approvals and permit requirements.
- Maintain aggressive momentum on municipal reviews, actively managing and pushing city timelines to secure permits without delay.
Consultant Management & Cost Control
- Retain, coordinate, and manage multi-disciplinary consultant teams (Architects, Engineers, Landscape Architects, Environmental, etc.).
- Actively monitor consultant billing and scope to minimize fees, avoid cost overruns, and keep consultant expenses strictly within target.
- Ensure consultant deliverables are coordinated, accurate, and submitted on schedule.
Timeline Management & Execution
- Maintain and push project development schedules to keep all municipal and design milestones on track.
- Identify potential regulatory bottlenecks early and implement proactive solutions to keep approvals moving forward.
- Collaborate with internal construction teams to ensure smooth handoffs as approvals and building permits are secured.
Construction Management
As an integrated developer and general contractor, , it is important that this candidate has construction experience and is able to understand construction practices and management. The ability to manage teams which include development and construction teams will be an asset that will be valued.
Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: Minimum 5+ years of direct experience as a Development Manager in residential/mixed-use real estate development.
- Education: Degree or diploma in Urban Land Economics, Architecture, Engineering, Planning, or a related field.
- Municipal Expertise: In-depth knowledge of local municipal planning processes, bylaws, and approval frameworks across the Lower Mainland / BC region.
- Proactive & Results-Driven: Proven ability to push municipal timelines, hold consultant teams accountable, and keep project schedules on track.
- Cost Discipline: Strong record of managing consultant scopes and controlling pre-construction expenses.
- Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and negotiation skills.
Aragon Properties Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: $130,000.00-$160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
