LDM is Hiring!
We are looking for a Development Manager! As a key player in our dynamic team, you will drive social change through real estate development, overseeing projects from proposal to closeouts. Collaborating with the CEO, Director of Development, and our dedicated staff, you will ensure successful projects completion within timelines and budgets, aligned with clients objectives. This is an on-site based position with opportunity for hybrid work.
Responsibilities:
Lead the implementation of successful proposals.
Collaborate with clients to clarify objectives and allocate resources effectively.
Assist clients in developing comprehensive business plans.
Ensure the contractual structure aligns with the business plan among development partners.
Develop and manage project budgets.
Assemble and coordinate the development team, including architect, contractor and other consultants. managing throughout project including tendering and contract preparation.
Coordinate and document requirements for compliance of construction lending, grants, equity and authorities having jurisdiction.
Establish and manage development schedule.
Generate monthly project reports, including financial status, cash flows, change order management and quality assurance.
Facilitate regular project meetings to ensure effective communication and to efficiently manage project workflow.
Drive project vision and overall value for Client and ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
Assist the development team in resolving conflicting objectives.
Ensure project milestones are achieved and well-documented.
Manage 4-6 projects in origination, development, construction and close out at any given time.
Attend regular staff meetings, actively contributing to ongoing improvements in administrative systems and procedures.
Foster continuous growth and expand knowledge in social purpose real estate development and project management.
Undertake any other duties as required from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Minimum of 4-6 years of related experience in the real estate and/or construction sectors.
Experience working with Indigenous Communities and knowledge of Indigenous traditions and territories.
Demonstrated ability to implement complex objectives in a group setting and an ability to balance multiple perspectives with an inclination to challenge assumptions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills are required including active listening and public speaking ability.
Experience with social purpose real estate development is an asset.
Strong financial modeling skills and experience with development cash flows.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing demands simultaneously.
Familiarity with contracts and consulting agreements.
Knowledge of feasibility analysis, community consultation and municipal development approval processes.
Client focused and able to negotiate and resolve conflict.
Knowledge of governments and foundations funding mechanisms and approval processes.
Well organized and efficient self-starter.
Related professional training is desirable, including Project Management Professional designation.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a team driving positive social impact through impactful real estate projects. Join Lu’ma Development Management and contribute to meaningful and culturally significant initiatives. Ready to make a difference? Apply now!
Send your application to info@lumadevelopment.ca
Posted November 27, 2023
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Chenkw Em̓út Celebrates Funding Commitment
Federal and provincial ministers joined Squamish Nation representatives to celebrate an announcement about government funding that will be used to support the construction and operation of Squamish Nation’s multi-generational affordable housing project in North Vancouver. The project is receiving funding through Building BC: Community Housing Fund, Indigenous Services Canada, and CMHC through the Seed Funding and Co-Investment Funding programs.
The 95-unit building is named “Chenkw Em̓út”, which means “I Am Home” and will house Elders, families, and youth in a mix of townhouse and apartment units. The site will also house a community garden and a co-op grocery store, which will sell grocery items and traditional food. The project has been developed and will be operated by the Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Housing Society, a not-for-profit organization that leads the development and management of non-profit affordable housing for the Squamish People.
Squamish Nation’s goal is to create enough housing for all Squamish Nation members to return home to live within a generation (25 years). Councillor Williams said, “we are listening to and walking with our people. Our people want to come home. Our people belong here.”
The funding announcement was opened with a prayer/song led by Squamish Elder Bob Baker. The song, “Snowbird” spoke of the “medicine of transition”.
Councillor Williams also spoke of the need for the new construction, saying that “we are too familiar with the term housing crisis. There’s a huge Indigenous housing crisis. There’s a huge Squamish Nation housing crisis. This today is an example of action.”
Donalene Rapada, CEO of the Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Housing Society concurred with the strong need and desire for the project. She says that Hiy̓ám̓ receives calls all the time from members wondering when the project will be finished and when they can apply.
“Chenkw Em̓út” is currrently under construction and is expected to be complete in 2024.
Posted August 14, 2023
Squamish Nation Councillor and Spokesperson Wilson Williams and Donalene Rapada of Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Housing Society welcomed North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson, BC Minister of Housing Ravi Kahlon, and MLA for North Vancouver-Seymour, Susie Chant in a ceremony to announce funding for Chenkw Em̓út.
LDM at the 2023 Buildex Conference
Lu’ma Development Management Vice-President Simon Davie joined Donalene Rapada, CEO of Hiy̓ám̓ Housing Society for the Bringing Rapid, Affordable Housing to First Nations Communities Through Modular Construction event at Buildex on Thursday February 16th, 2023.
The session explored the benefits and challenges of employing integrated planning and prefabricated modular construction to provide rapid, affordable homes. It focused on two current Hiy̓ám̓ Housing projects on Squamish First Nation lands, both of which are being funded under the Rapid Housing Initiative. Other project team members who were part of the panel included Sean Binns of Kindred Construction Ltd., Rory Richards of NUQO, and Vance Harris of DIALOG.
Check out the video about the 55 unit Estítkw Place project on Lower Capilano Road.
Posted February 21, 2023
LDM Sponsors the UDI Celebrating Women Event
Lu’ma Development Management is a proud sponsor of Celebrating Women – an event that celebrates the achievements of strong women in the urban development industry. Panelists spoke about their career journey, lessons they learned and gave advice in their area of expertise.
The inspiring discussion revolved around influential professionals in the city, offering a diversity of experiences from career paths and goals to business approaches, as well as their life's journey and struggles.
The panel includes Sarah Silva, who LDM worked with in her previous role as founding board member and CEO for Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵw̱xwú7mesh Housing Society.
Posted September 29, 2023
Copper Plate Burial Ceremony at the ALT Sixth Street Indigenous and Swahili Housing Project
Ceremonies are often held prior to the start of construction to guide, protect and bless all those who will occupy the site. Copper has a historical significance in Coast Salish culture and is used in many events, ceremonies, honouring celebrations, and personal effects.
Marcel Swain, CEO of the Lu’ma Group of Companies, opened the ceremony by saying that “this project is a celebration of culture.”
Jean-Claude Bakundukize, co-founder of Swahili Vision International Association agreed, stating that “this is the beginning of something amazing.”
Qayqayt First Nation Chief, Rhonda Larrabee said “two cultures will be learning from each other and living in peace and harmony”.
The new project will offer 96 affordable homes for Indigenous and Black seniors and families on Sixth Street near Eighth Avenue in New Westminster – a prime location close to many amenities.
The Aboriginal Land Trust Society (ALT) is working in collaboration with Swahili Vision International to bring much needed housing to two underserved groups. The building and landscaping will incorporate Indigenous and Swahili art, Indigenous plants and other cultural elements. Amenities will include a ground-floor amenity room with kitchen, washroom and storage as well as a large outdoor terrace with a dining area, seating and barbecue hookups, multi-use exercise space and a children's play area.
Posted September 13, 2022
Tzeachten First Nation Celebrates New Homes
Tzeachten First Nation held a grand opening at the site of their 23 unit affordable housing project on Lá:lém Way. The project received funding under the 2020 CHF Building Community Fund, the CMHC Seed Fund and from Indigenous Services Canada. The opening was a joyous and long-awaited occasion and was attended by Chief Derek Epp and Council members, General Manager James Atebe, dignitaries including Chilliwack-Kent MLA Kelli Paddon, Chilliwack Mayor Ken Popove, project team members, members of the Tzeachten First Nation, and future residents.
“This has been a vision of the past chief and councils for well over a decade,” said master of ceremonies, Chief Epp. “Our first initiative to try to address our housing needs … A lot of families are moving back home and that’s important to us.” It was noted that there has been overcrowding and inadequate unit sizes in some Tzeachten homes and as a result of this new project that “some kids will have their own bedroom for the first time!”
Ernie Daniels, President and CEO of First Nations Finance Authority, hailed the “really awesome groundbreaking project.” This the first housing project in BC with Indigenous financing (from FNFA).
Simon Davie was invited to be a guest speaker on behalf of LDM. He congratulated Tzeachten First Nation saying, “the Tzeachten team is such a professional organization and such a strong group”
Both Simon and Chief Epp highlighted the importance of excellent partnerships in order to successfully build new affordable housing across the province.
Residents are expected to begin moving into their new homes in July.
Posted June 27, 2022
Pole Unveiling Celebration
The Aboriginal Land Trust and Lu’ma Native Housing Society, along with Elders, dignitaries, residents and well-wishers celebrated the installation of the new pole at the Colwood Indigenous Family Housing project on Vancouver Island. The project is located on the traditional territory of the Teechamista and the Lekwugen speaking people of the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations.
The pole was donated by the Huu-ay-aht First Nations and carved by Edward Johnson.
Posted July 8, 2022
The Gitxsan Child and Family Services Society housing project in Sik-E-Dakh is underway
“The world over, when you put a spade or shovel in the ground you are going to plant something. The good energy of the ground will come through because it’s been blessed, because it’s been cleansed and because medicine was laid down for that energy.”
A Ground Blessing/Breaking ceremony was held on May 2, 2022 to mark the beginning of construction on the Bringing the Children Home Longhouse.
The project is a 15-unit wood frame longhouse designed as three separate projects, each with separate entrances yet under one roof. It features 3 three-bedroom townhouse units for women and children fleeing violence, a 6 bed group home for children in care and 6 independent living units in a youth mentorship model for young adults aged 18-24 which will provide them with a strong support program offering life skills, cultural support, education, employment, safety, and oversight.
Posted May 6, 2022
New Squamish Nation Housing Announced
Today brings the announcement of two new Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) housing projects being funded under the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI). Occupancy of the new buildings are anticipated for 2023.
LDM worked with the Nation to submit the successful funding application and is providing development management services for the projects.
These new housing projects are made up of two buildings with a total of 80 units: one in the Squamish Valley and one in North Vancouver. Squamish Nation will contribute the land for both buildings. Squamish Nation is working in partnership with Hiy̓ ám̓ ta Sḵwx̱ wú7mesh Housing Society (Hiy̓ ám̓ Housing), who will operate the buildings.
Téy̓ wilh Apartments at Xwmélch’tstn will include 50 units, the majority of which will be studio units. While this project will focus on providing housing to women, all Squamish Nation members who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, including Elders, will be eligible for residency. Residents at the building will be able to access the Squamish Nation’s social and food services, recreation, childcare, education and cultural supports.
Estétey̓ wilh Apartments at Siy̓ ích’em will include 30 supportive housing units with a mix of unit sizes as well as multipurpose, cultural and exterior amenity spaces. The project will focus on providing housing and services to women and children fleeing violence.
Posted February 22, 2022
Congratulations on a Successful Land Designation Vote
Congratulations to Hiy̓ám̓ ta Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Housing Society on receiving a positive vote in the Land Designation referendum this Wednesday on 3 affordable housing sites. Approximately 550 Squamish Nation members cast their vote over mail and in-person resulting in an overwhelming majority in favour of designating the land for multi-family affordable housing and community uses. The land designation will allow Hiy̓ám̓ to develop these parcels of land and deliver over 400 units of housing.
Lu’ma Development Management is proud to work with Hiy̓ám̓ Housing to help meet the goal of bringing Squamish Nation members home within a generation.
Posted July 13, 2021
Witset Passive House Under Construction
This 26 unit project, designed to meet Passive House certification, is under construction and anticipated to be complete in 2022.
Check out the video of the Groundbreaking.
Posted June 28, 2021
Chief Agnes MᶜCoy Centre Opens!
Lu’ma Development Management provided development management services to the Aqanttanam Housing Society to successfully complete this exciting new affordable housing project for Indigenous people in Cranbrook.
The project will provide 39 new affordable rental homes for Indigenous families, Elders, seniors, and individuals with a range of household incomes. The three storey wood frame building features one, two and three bedroom units.
The Aqanttanam Housing Society provided the land for the project and owns and operates the building. The Province provided capital funding through the Indigenous Housing Fund and will also provide an annual operating subsidy as well as construction financing. The Columbia Basin Trust also contributed a grant for the project.
The building is named in honour of the late Agnes MᶜCoy, an elected Chief and respected Elder from ?aq’am, a member community of the Ktunaxa Nation. Chief MᶜCoy was one of the founders of the Aqanttanam Housing Society.
Posted June 10, 2021
Aboriginal Land Trust Society's Colwood Project Blessing Ceremony
A Blessing Ceremony was held on June 5th, 2019 at the site of the new Aboriginal Land Trust Society housing project in Colwood, BC. The Blessing was conducted by members of the local First Nations, including the Esquimalt and Songhees, on whose traditional territories the project is being built.
Construction is now underway for this exciting affordable housing project, which will provide 124 homes for Vancouver Island Indigenous families and individuals. The project is located close to transit links, the Juan de Fuca library branch, West Shore Parks and Recreation facilities, along with other resources.
Posted July 5, 2019
