JOB DESCRIPTION
DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT
THE ORGANIZATION
Greater Victoria Housing Society is a registered charity and non-profit organization
dedicated to providing affordable rental housing for low to moderate income households.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director of Real Estate Development
leads the development of new housing projects targeted to our client groups.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The duties and responsibilities are as follows:
Identification of viable projects and preparation of business cases to support the
Board of Directors in making decisions.
Consultation with staff to develop project concepts and specifications.
Lead the municipal approvals process including assembling required documents,
and consultation with neighbors, elected officials and stakeholders.
Applying for funding and financing, including alternative sources of funds such as
community investment funds.
Developing financial pro formas and writing business plans for multi-unit
residential projects.
Act as project manager for projects under development including:
o Developing capital budgets.
o Developing schedules with critical path milestones.
o Tendering all contracts for professional services.
o Managing contracts and acting as lead contact for all professional services
and the construction team including chairing regular project meetings.
o Manage payments and the claims process during construction and
reconcile budgets at end of construction.
o Monitor expenses against the budget.
o Review all contract changes and coordinate change control process –
maintain records of all changes and required approvals.
o Regular reporting to funders and the Executive Director on project
progress.
o Monitor and assist the design teams in addressing deficiencies following
substantial performance.
July 2016