Job Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the General Manager, the Real Estate Development Manager for Fairmont Hot Springs Resort provides overall direction and guidance for the real estate activities of the organization and has the objective of maximizing growth and profitability for those activities, and provides day-to-day leadership and management for all company real estate functions.


Salary for this position is $80,000.00 per annum.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

Managing the construction process to ensure that projects meet deadlines and budgets. Negotiating contracts with vendors, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers to obtain the best possible price. Performing market research to identify areas where new developments can be profitably built, or existing developments can be improved. Conducting feasibility studies to determine if a project is financially viable and identifying potential problems in the design or engineering phase of construction. Hiring architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals to design and build residential and commercial buildings. Working with banks to obtain financing for a development project, including obtaining appraisals for property purchases. Identifying available land for development and negotiating purchases with owners of property Coordinating with architects and engineers during construction to ensure that designs meet local codes and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, since a real estate developer must communicate efficiently with clients, contractors, workers, and several other professionals. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, since he/she must liaise and collaborate closely with attorneys, construction workers, and other necessary and relevant professionals. Basic accounting and financial management skills, as it enables a real estate developer to effectively and efficiently handle the budgeting aspect of real estate development. Computer proficiency and familiarity with basic office software such as the Microsoft Office Suite Good time management skills, since a developer must ensure that real estate development projects are executed on time. Adequate knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations More than 5 years of professional experience in a relevant field * A bachelor's degree in marketing, Architecture, Management, or in another similar field.