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Build Communities. Shape Projects. Influence Outcomes.

At Terrace, we serve as an Owner's Representative and trusted advisor, helping clients transform ideas into successful developments. From early planning and land acquisition through approvals, design, procurement, and construction, we provide leadership that helps clients navigate complexity, reduce risk, and achieve their goals.

We are seeking a Development Manager to lead multifamily, commercial, and land development projects through critical stages of planning and execution. This role offers the opportunity to influence project direction, guide key decisions, and work directly with clients, consultants, municipalities, and project teams to bring developments to life.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving complex challenges, and creating meaningful value for clients and communities.

About Terrace

Terrace serves as an Owner's Representative and trusted advisor to clients throughout the planning, design, procurement, and construction process. We help owners navigate complexity, make informed decisions, manage risk, and achieve successful project outcomes.

Working alongside developers, institutional organizations, Indigenous communities, and private sector clients, we provide leadership and oversight across multifamily, commercial, land development, and community infrastructure projects. Our focus is not simply delivering projects—it is helping our clients achieve their objectives while creating lasting value for the communities they serve.

Our team is collaborative, entrepreneurial, and committed to building trusted relationships through integrity, accountability, and exceptional service.

Why Our Work Matters

Every project represents someone's vision, investment, business, community, or future home. Our role is to provide leadership, clarity, and confidence throughout the development process. We take pride in helping clients navigate challenges, manage risk, and make decisions that contribute to successful projects and stronger communities.

The Opportunity

As a Development Manager, you will lead projects from concept through approvals, design development, procurement, construction commencement, and ongoing project execution. You will serve as a trusted advisor to clients while coordinating consultants, contractors, municipalities, and stakeholders to advance projects toward successful outcomes.

This role is ideal for a professional who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with practical execution and who values building strong relationships while delivering measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multifamily, commercial, mixed-use, and land development projects through all phases of development and construction
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, risk registers, and reporting
• Coordinate architects, engineers, planners, and specialty consultants
• Lead development approvals, permitting, and regulatory processes
• Manage consultant procurement, contract administration, and project documentation
• Monitor project performance and proactively address risks, issues, and opportunities
• Facilitate meetings, prepare project updates, and maintain stakeholder alignment
• Support construction execution through coordination, reporting, and issue resolution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management and development processes

Why This Role Is Different

• Lead projects from concept through construction and completion
• Work directly with clients and decision-makers
• Influence project strategy, budgeting, scheduling, and development outcomes
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and contribute to major project decisions
• Contribute to projects that create housing, commercial opportunities, and community growth
• Operate within a collaborative organization where initiative, leadership, and sound judgment are valued
• Enjoy direct access to leadership and the ability to make a meaningful impact on project success

Who Thrives in This Role

You'll likely enjoy this role if you:

• Take ownership of challenges and focus on solutions
• Enjoy building strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities
• Are comfortable making decisions and moving projects forward
• Appreciate balancing technical, financial, and stakeholder considerations
• Like seeing projects progress from an idea on paper to a completed development
• Find satisfaction in helping others achieve their goals

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Planning, Engineering Technology, Business, or a related field
• 4+ years of experience in development, project management, owner's representation, construction management, consulting, or a related field
• Experience managing multifamily, commercial, mixed-use, land development, or institutional projects
• Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Knowledge of Alberta municipal approval and permitting processes
• Strong communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
• Experience with Procore, Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar project management software is considered an asset

Career Growth

Terrace is a growing organization, and we believe in creating opportunities for our team to grow alongside the business. Team members who demonstrate leadership, initiative, and strong client service will have opportunities to take on increasingly complex projects, mentor others, contribute to business development, and help shape the future direction of the company.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Flexible work environment
• Paid vacation and wellness support
• Long-term career advancement opportunities

Join Our Team

If you are looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, work alongside talented professionals, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve, we would like to hear from you.

At Terrace, we believe the most rewarding careers are built on serving others well. We are committed to creating an environment where our team members can grow professionally, find fulfillment in their work, and make meaningful contributions to the success of our clients. When our people succeed, our projects succeed, and our clients benefit.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $82,725.74-$102,410.30 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Application question(s):

• Explain how your knowledge of Alberta planning legislation and municipal development processes has benefited projects under your authority?
• List at least four (3) commercial, land dev't and/or commercial projects you have worked on in the past three years.

Experience:

• multi-family or commercial construction site management?: 4 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Scheduling software (i.e. MS Project or Smartsheet) (required)

Location:

• Edmonton, AB T5S 1G7 (preferred)

Work Location: In person