Reporting to the President & COO, this role leads commercial growth across Stone Creek's resort communities, overseeing all commercial growth projects, development and construction teams, and external consultants and contractors.
Role ProfileYou are a seasoned real estate executive with at least 15 years of demonstrated leadership in development and construction. Curious and improvement-minded, you continually seek to deliver higher-quality products more cost-effectively and lead teams to meet schedules and budgets. You oversee a project portfolio aligned with business goals, budgets, and timelines, with a strong understanding of feasibility, planning, operational programming requirements, financing, and horizontal and vertical development. Your expertise spans strategy, approvals, real estate sales, and construction. You bring strong business skills, a positive, team-focused work ethic, and the ability to solve emerging challenges in a fast-paced environment.
Key Accountabilities- Set and implement the strategic direction for a portfolio of large, complex development projects, ensuring performance metrics and schedules are met;
- Lead experienced consultants in delivering the project pipeline on time, within budget, and in keeping with each project's original vision;
- Lead construction, design, development, and project associates in delivering the existing pipeline while supporting the President's new strategic initiatives;
- Ensure timely, entrepreneurial team decision-making;
- Track key financial metrics throughout each project's lifecycle to meet or exceed financial targets, including oversight of negotiations and invoicing;
- Build relationships with internal teams, external stakeholders, and consultants to advance development and approval strategies. Engage directly with government representatives at all levels and key community stakeholders;
- Hold regular team meetings as needed to monitor progress and reinforce project goals;
- Stay informed on political, regulatory, and market trends and advise the business of potential changes affecting development and construction;
- Improve internal and external processes to shorten development cycles;
- Collaborate across teams and departments to identify obstacles and investigate project activities in greater depth when needed;
- Provide timely, accurate updates on all development activities;
- Represent Stone Creek Resorts with local, provincial, and federal government agencies, neighbouring property owners, and the broader community;
- Travel to project sites and meet with key stakeholders and consultants as required;
- Perform other assigned duties.
Development Planning & Approvals- Partner with the President and Chief Financial Officer to develop high-quality business strategies and plans from initial concept through the project lifecycle. Establish the master plan concept, product design and development, phasing, and implementation in line with short- and long-term objectives;
- Lead the team in securing implementation approvals, including development and infrastructure approvals, building permits, and minor variance requests;
- Obtain, review, and approve for execution the municipal, provincial, and other legal agreements needed to support implementation approvals.
Horizontal & Vertical Design- Partner with Engineering and Construction to manage design development, deliverables, schedules, and consultant coordination for horizontal, vertical, and interior design;
- Work with Engineering and Construction to develop design guidelines, prototype homes, and architectural control standards and processes;
- Develop property-specific guidelines with Engineering and Construction as needed;
- Oversee horizontal design development with Engineering and Construction, ensuring pre-construction investigation and coordination across disciplines, including environmental, geotechnical, civil, and utility investigation and design.
Project Delivery & Procurement- Oversee project budget development and management. Review financial results and forecasts regularly with Development Finance to address challenges, optimize opportunities, and control expenses;
- Lead and guide the Development and Construction teams in delivering all project work, including pre-development and development activities, while maintaining quality control and compliance with plans, specifications, and applicable codes;
- Assess alternative procurement and permitting strategies to meet accelerated timelines.
Occupancy & Handover- Lead Construction in completing turnover of residential, commercial, and amenity buildings in accordance with the legal requirements in the APS, municipal agreements, and other applicable frameworks;
- Coordinate with Construction, Finance, and Development teams to manage information flow and obligations before unit turnover.
Financial Management- Work with counterparts, Sales and Marketing, and property General Managers to oversee master plan adaptation and implementation that drives real estate sales and property operating revenues;
- Coordinate with lenders and project finance teams as applicable, to develop, implement, and manage overall project pro formas;
- Evaluate interim land uses with strategic partners to maximize profitability.
Legal & Real Estate Matters- Lead the development of community documents, disclosure packages, and sales agreements, where appropriate, with the sales team, external counsel, and colleagues;
- Represent Stone Creek Resorts in negotiating agreements with local and provincial government agencies, as applicable, supported by external counsel, the Executive Leadership team, and colleagues.
Organization-wide Best Practices- Partner with stakeholders across the organization to standardize project best practices, including, but not limited to:
- Standard project schedule templates
- Standard project budget templates
- Standard financial model templates
- Cross-project reviews each quarter
- An amenity opening playbook
Experience & Qualifications- A bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least 15 years of relevant experience to fulfil the role's mandate.
- Familiarity with project management tools and software.
- Professional technical registration, including Project Management Professional certification, is an asset.
- Understanding of applicable local, provincial, and federal acts, policies, and guidelines.
- Strong financial acumen and demonstrated experience in feasibility analysis, budgeting, and cost control.
- A results-oriented, forward-thinking approach that challenges the Development & Construction teams while fostering a strong team culture.
- A positive attitude, ownership, accountability, persistent follow-through, attention to detail, and creative problem-solving.
- A proactive, self-directed approach to managing multiple projects and competing priorities.
Core Skills- Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Strong organization and time management.
- Resourcefulness, attention to detail, and a solution-focused approach.
- Effective work both independently and within a larger team.
- Management of multi-stakeholder projects from concept through completion.
Required Attributes- An optimistic approach and willingness to learn.
- A collaborative, team-focused working style.
- Readiness and ability to take initiative.
- An entrepreneurial approach.
Candidates are expected to demonstrate our values of safety, caring, integrity, excellence, team spirit, and financial responsibility.
