Manager, Real Estate & Development
Calgary, Alberta
•Sales & Marketing
•Permanent
•06/02/2025
•281522
Our client, a leader in agriculture and petroleum, is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Manager to join their team.
We are recruiting a leader that will be responsible for all property acquisitions and divestitures done by the organization and its subsidiaries. This group is responsible for acquiring and developing properties to support the organization’s greenfield expansion goals across Western Canada. This greenfield expansion is a critical part of the organization's strategic plan and aggressive growth objectives.
The Manager, Real Estate and Development will have accountability for overseeing property acquisitions (including leases, purchases, and development) and divestitures. This role will be focused on working with the business to find and execute on the purchase and development of parcels of land throughout western Canada for new builds including petroleum sites (cardlock/bulk sites), farm and ranch retail stores, and other commercial developments. The ideal candidate for this position will combine leadership capabilities with a history real estate and development. This position closely collaborates with business development professionals as well as internal stakeholders (operations, legal, engineering, finance, others) and with brokers, purchasers and vendors.
Responsibilities:
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
We are recruiting a leader that will be responsible for all property acquisitions and divestitures done by the organization and its subsidiaries. This group is responsible for acquiring and developing properties to support the organization’s greenfield expansion goals across Western Canada. This greenfield expansion is a critical part of the organization's strategic plan and aggressive growth objectives.
The Manager, Real Estate and Development will have accountability for overseeing property acquisitions (including leases, purchases, and development) and divestitures. This role will be focused on working with the business to find and execute on the purchase and development of parcels of land throughout western Canada for new builds including petroleum sites (cardlock/bulk sites), farm and ranch retail stores, and other commercial developments. The ideal candidate for this position will combine leadership capabilities with a history real estate and development. This position closely collaborates with business development professionals as well as internal stakeholders (operations, legal, engineering, finance, others) and with brokers, purchasers and vendors.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the business and other stakeholders to prioritize markets for land searches for new builds. Research and analyze the merits of prospective sites within designated target markets/areas.
- Maintain a network of local experts and brokers to find suitable on and off market properties for purchase and development into sites.
- Negotiate land purchases and leases that support client's growth into desired markets.
- Prepare and present offers, agreements/contracts, discuss counter-offers details.
- Work with internal counsel to negotiate and finalize offer conditions.
- University Degree with more than 10 years’ combined experience in commercial real estate and/or development within a company, brokerage, or municipality.
- Strong negotiating and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized and capable of creating and maintaining a pipeline of land and development activities.
- Advanced business writing and communication skills.
- Sourcing land and sites for commercial fuel or rural retail businesses.
- Experience in municipal planning and development.
- Land development and engagement with Municipal stakeholders.
- Handling Real Estate contracts and transactions in conjunction with counsel.
David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.
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