Redbrick is developing a new hospitality project at 603 Pandora Avenue in Victoria’s Old Town, envisioned as a contemporary boutique hotel that blends thoughtful architecture with a distinctive guest experience. The project is currently in its early stages, with a focus on advancing entitlement, design development, and overall development strategy. The development is anticipated to include at least 200 hotel keys, pending City approval, and a mix of food & beverage venues, wellness amenities offerings, and public areas designed to serve both guests and the local community.

The Development Manager will serve as Redbrick’s internal development lead and primary point of coordination for the project, acting as the company’s owner’s representative across entitlement, design coordination, consultant and contractor procurement, construction, and project delivery.

Reporting to the Redbrick CEO, Tobyn Sowden, and working closely with Redbrick’s Manager of Hospitality Design, this role ensures hospitality programming and operational priorities are integrated into the development process while maintaining alignment with project budget, schedule, and design objectives.

This role requires experience within a real estate developer or owner environment, with a strong track record delivering large commercial developments on complex urban sites and running structured procurement processes for consultant and construction teams. This role is based in Victoria, BC, with an expectation of regular on-site presence as the project advances.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the development of a landmark boutique hotel in one of Victoria’s most historic and high-profile locations.

What you'll be doing

Development Leadership

• Serve as Redbrick’s day-to-day development lead for the hotel project at 603 Pandora.
• Advance the project through pre-development, entitlement, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Coordinate the development partner, architect, consultants, and contractor team on behalf of Redbrick, working closely with the Manager of Hospitality Design to ensure alignment between design execution and hospitality objectives.
• Provide regular reporting and recommendations to Redbrick leadership on project status, risks, and key decisions.

Project Controls & Commercial Oversight

• Develop and maintain the overall project schedule, development budget, and key milestones.
• Review cost plans, construction estimates, and value engineering proposals.
• Monitor project risks, critical path items, and major financial decisions.

Consultant & Design Team Management

• Manage the architect and consultant team throughout design and documentation phases.
• Define consultant scopes, deliverables, schedules, and coordination expectations.
• Lead RFP and selection processes for consultants and support fee negotiations and appointments.
• Ensure the design process remains aligned with project objectives, approvals process, and construction feasibility.

Approvals & Municipal Coordination

• Support the approvals and permitting strategy with the City of Victoria.
• Coordinate planning consultants, legal advisors, and technical teams to prepare submissions and manage responses.
• Represent Redbrick in meetings with municipal staff, agencies, and key stakeholders as required.
• Identify potential entitlement or permitting risks early and develop strategies to address them.

Procurement & Construction Delivery

• Support and lead procurement processes and tender execution for construction and major project consultants.
• Evaluate submissions and participate in contractor and consultant selection.
• Oversee construction progress on behalf of Redbrick, including schedule, cost, and quality monitoring.

Hospitality Integration

• Work closely with Redbrick’s Manager of Hospitality Design to incorporate operational requirements into the development process.
• Ensure guest flow, back-of-house planning, and operational needs are reflected in design and construction.

What we'd like to see in you

• 8+ years of experience in development management, project leadership, or owner’s representation within a real estate developer or owner environment.
• Demonstrated experience delivering large commercial developments on complex urban sites.
• Strong experience running RFP, RFQ, and tender processes for both consultant teams and construction teams.
• Experience leading projects through entitlement, design development, procurement, and construction.
• Strong understanding of development budgets, cost management, project scheduling, and consultant coordination.
• Experience navigating municipal approvals and permitting processes.
• Experience with hospitality, hotel, mixed-use, or operationally complex commercial projects is preferred.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Design literacy and sound commercial judgment.

Success in the Role

Success in this role will be defined by the ability to advance the 603 Pandora hotel development in a disciplined and well-coordinated manner, working closely with Redbrick leadership and its development partners, while aligning the architect, consultants, and construction team around clear objectives.

The Development Manager will:

• Advance the approvals and permitting process for a complex urban hospitality development.
• Lead structured procurement processes for consultants and construction partners.
• Maintain alignment between architectural design, construction feasibility, project budget, and schedule.
• Integrate the hospitality programming defined by the Manager of Hospitality Design into the development and construction process.

The outcome should be a well-executed hospitality development that successfully translates the project vision into a high-quality hotel delivered on schedule and within the project’s financial objectives.

The Redbrick Edge

• Lead the development of a flagship hospitality project from early-stage through delivery
• Work in a collaborative, hands-on environment with direct access to senior leadership
• Shape a design-forward, high-quality hotel in one of Victoria’s most prominent urban locations

We believe great work happens when people feel supported, both at work and in life. That’s why we offer:

• Competitive compensation and RRSP matching up to 5%
• Comprehensive extended health benefits for you and your dependents starting day one
• Generous vacation, Wellness Days, and bonus “You Days”
• Meaningful paid parental leave that supports every kind of family
• Dedicated mental health and Employee Assistance Program support
• Monthly wellness reimbursement and annual run sponsorship
• Real investment in your growth — internal learning, mentorship, professional development funding, and career mobility across Redbrick
• Financial wellness coaching to support your long-term goals
• Flexible work and a home office allowance to set you up for success

Across Redbrick and our portfolio of companies, we’re committed to building diverse, inclusive workplaces where people can show up as their full, authentic selves. We believe our differences make us better and lead to stronger teams, better ideas, and more meaningful work. Together, we’re building disruptive companies where we’re all proud to belong.

For any specific accommodations needed during the hiring process, please reach out to us at accommodation.request@rdbrck.com - we’re here to support your success.

About Redbrick

Redbrick builds, acquires, and operates innovative companies, providing the strategic guidance and shared resources that enable them to scale. With expertise in finance, people and culture, and marketing, Redbrick fuels the success of its portfolio—Animoto, Delivra, Duplex, Leadpages, Paved, and Shift—while supporting long-term sustainability. Redbrick is proud to be B Corp Certified, has been named one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers for six consecutive years, and is among 2025’s Top 100 Employers in BC.