Director / Manager VMC Planning

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Job Title: Director / Manager VMC Planning

Reports To: Executive Vice President, Development

Department: VMC

Position Summary

The Director/Manager of VMC Planning will be a key member of the VMC team at SmartCentres and will work closely with internal and external consultants to advance approvals across the VMC portfolio. The successful candidate will be managing all aspects of approval process for residential, mixed-use projects, and commercial projects, motivated by thoughtful design and long-term ownership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and responsible for multiple high-rise projects throughout the approval process —including planning approvals, design development, and liaison during construction —by working with multi-disciplined consultant teams and various government authorities
• Maintain appropriate records of architectural, landscape, and engineering plans, as well as approvals, permits and agreements for each project
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, meeting minutes, budgets, cost tracking, and assist in other financial reporting
• Support various internal departments – Sales and Marketing, Construction, Accounting, Legal, and Finance as-needed and identify ways to optimize coordination between internal stakeholders
• Stay current on new industry technologies and trends and municipal standards
• Help build industry and market presence and awareness

Academic/Professional Requirements:

• Post-secondary degree in Urban Planning or Architecture.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 4+ years of relevant work experience within the real estate development industry and/or relevant practical experience
• A strong understanding of planning policies, regulations, and approvals processes in the Greater Toronto Area is desirable.
• Knowledge of Bluebeam Revu, Revit, and AutoCAD would be considered a benefit.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, detail-oriented, and analytical with a strong desire to learn and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Values

The Director/Manager of VMC Planning must be client focused, advocate and communicate a positive image of the company, both internally and externally. The Director/Manager of VMC Planning shall take accountability for decisions made and conduct oneself in a respectful and ethical manner in representing the Trust’s interests. The Director/Manager of VMC Planning shall demonstrate entrepreneurialismand behave like an “owner” in carrying out daily tasks and responsibilities; demonstrating creativity and resourcefulness in achieving desired results. The Director/Manager of VMC Planning is expected to be a team player and work effectively with colleagues and associates in terms of input, sharing of ideas and working to achieve common goal.

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