
Product Development Manager
- Calgary, AB
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus + benefits effective 1st day + RRSP matching plan + 3 weeks' vacation
- Benefits including parental leave, unlimited physiotherapy, telemedicine and so much more
- Tuition reimbursement plans and professional development courses
- Employee recognition platform - Be rewarded by your colleagues for your contributions!
- Many exciting career opportunities
- Performs new product and material research on assigned residential low-rise and mid-rise projects, based on market research and to meet customer expectations;
- Manages consultants through the procurement and production processes on the assigned projects;
- Manages the design development process for new projects, including building typology, community and design visioning, product mix and design from initiation of concept to sales launch;
- Supports the development of the contract documents (drawings and specifications) ensuring continuity of the design vision through to tender, construction and warranty processes;
- Develops, manages and reports on project budget and schedule;
- Manages external consultant RFP and contract processes, including monthly reporting;
- Performs document reviews for adequate coordination between design drawings, marketing/sales collateral and contract documentation;
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders performing document reviews and conducting site visits to ensure continuous improvement of product features and optimization of details and specifications to reduce construction complexity and cost;
- Supports acquisition, including masterplan, feasibility studies, and pro-forma (budget and schedule) efforts;
- Performs other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by management.
- Participates in feasibility studies and special projects as required;
- Develops and maintains product library, including design and construction details and standards;
- Fosters collaboration and supports efforts within the department and between functional groups
- Establishes, builds and maintains relationships with peers and trades.
- Co-ordinates and reports metrics;
- Develops cost effective alternatives to improve financial performance in all areas;
- Knowledge of the National Building Code, Ontario Building Code (OBC), Alberta Building Code, BC Building Code and other relevant regulations;
- Knowledge of residential low-rise and mid-rise building systems/assemblies and construction methodologies;
- AutoCAD, Microsoft Office (Project, BIM and Revit are an asset);
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills;
- Customer focused;
- Team Player;
- Problem solving, organizational and multi-tasking skills.