About Plexus Development Group
Plexus Development Group Ltd. is a Nova Scotia-based real estate development and investment company focused on identifying, structuring and executing high-potential real estate opportunities.
Our growing pipeline includes opportunities across multi-residential, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, land development, self-storage and strategic real estate acquisitions.
We work closely with investors, financial institutions, municipalities, government agencies, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants and strategic partners to move projects from acquisition and feasibility through approvals, financing, construction and stabilization.
As Plexus enters its next stage of growth, we are seeking an entrepreneurial and highly capable Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to help lead, scale and execute the company's long-term vision.
For the right individual, this opportunity may extend beyond traditional executive compensation. There may be opportunities to participate as an equity partner in select new development projects, subject to the structure, requirements and economics of each project.
The Opportunity
This is an opportunity for an experienced real estate executive to take a significant leadership role in building and scaling an entrepreneurial development and investment platform.
Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic, financial and operational leadership across the organization.
The successful candidate will be expected to operate comfortably at both the strategic and execution levels — from evaluating acquisitions and negotiating financing to reviewing development approvals, managing senior consultants, building investor relationships and ensuring projects remain on schedule and financially disciplined.
We are particularly interested in an executive who thinks like an owner, investor and developer, not simply an administrator.
Key Responsibilities
Corporate Strategy & Growth
- Develop and execute the company's long-term growth strategy.
- Establish measurable corporate, financial and development objectives.
- Identify new development, acquisition and investment opportunities.
- Evaluate potential joint ventures and strategic partnerships.
- Build systems and leadership capabilities required to scale the organization.
Real Estate Development
Provide executive oversight across the development lifecycle, including:
- Property and land acquisitions
- Feasibility analysis and due diligence
- Planning, zoning and municipal approvals
- Environmental and engineering requirements
- Development concepts and design
- Project financing
- Construction and procurement
- Leasing and sales
- Stabilization and disposition
Ensure projects remain aligned with approved schedules, budgets and investment objectives.
Investment & Capital
- Evaluate potential investments and development opportunities.
- Review project pro formas, IRRs, equity multiples, cash flow and investment returns.
- Develop relationships with private investors, family offices, institutional capital, banks and alternative lenders.
- Support the structuring of debt, equity and joint-venture transactions.
- Expand Plexus's access to Canadian and international investment capital.
- Develop transparent and professional investor reporting systems.
Business Development & Partnerships
- Identify new real estate and investment opportunities.
- Establish strategic relationships with developers, landowners, investors, lenders and government organizations.
- Negotiate acquisitions, partnerships, financing arrangements and major commercial transactions.
- Represent Plexus with senior business, investment and government stakeholders.
- Develop opportunities for joint ventures, acquisitions, development management and strategic partnerships.
Financial & Operational Leadership
- Maintain strong financial discipline throughout the organization.
- Oversee development budgets, corporate budgets and cash-flow forecasting.
- Establish KPIs and reporting systems across the development portfolio.
- Identify project and corporate risks before they materially affect performance.
- Ensure capital is allocated strategically across projects.
- Build scalable systems, processes and teams.
Government & Regulatory Relations
- Develop productive relationships with municipal, provincial and federal stakeholders.
- Work effectively with planning departments, regulatory agencies, utilities and infrastructure providers.
- Support development approvals and government-related initiatives.
- Navigate complex planning and regulatory environments.
Knowledge of HRM and Nova Scotia planning and development processes would be a significant advantage.
Leadership & Team Development
- Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary organization.
- Recruit and develop senior professionals as the company expands.
- Establish clear accountability throughout the organization.
- Create a culture of entrepreneurship, integrity, collaboration, financial discipline and execution.
Equity Partnership Opportunity
Plexus is looking for more than someone to simply occupy an executive position.
For an exceptional candidate who demonstrates the ability to source opportunities, raise or structure capital, execute developments and create significant long-term value, Plexus is open to discussing participation as an equity partner in select new development projects.
Equity participation would be evaluated on a project-by-project basis and may depend upon the candidate's role, contribution, investment, performance and the applicable project structure.
This creates the potential for the successful executive to participate directly in the value they help create.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate is an entrepreneurial executive with significant experience in real estate development, investment, construction, finance, asset management or a closely related industry.
You should understand how a real estate opportunity progresses from an initial idea or acquisition through:
Feasibility → Acquisition → Approvals → Capital → Construction → Leasing/Sales → Stabilization → Value Creation
You should also be comfortable evaluating opportunities from an investor's perspective and determining whether the potential return appropriately compensates for the capital, time and risk involved.
Preferred Qualifications
- Significant senior leadership experience in real estate development, investment, construction, finance or a related industry.
- Strong understanding of real estate development economics.
- Experience evaluating acquisitions and development opportunities.
- Understanding of debt, equity, joint ventures and development financing.
- Experience working with investors, lenders and financial institutions.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate significant commercial transactions.
- Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
- Strong financial and commercial judgment.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation and communication capabilities.
- Experience working with Boards, shareholders or investors.
- Knowledge of Nova Scotia and HRM real estate markets is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with municipal planning, zoning and development approvals is considered a significant asset.
A university degree in business, finance, real estate, engineering, construction management, planning or a related discipline is preferred. An MBA, professional designation or equivalent executive experience would be considered an asset.
The Person
We are looking for someone who is:
Entrepreneurial – You actively look for opportunities and understand how to turn them into profitable projects.
Financially Sophisticated – You understand development economics, financing, capital structures and investment returns.
Execution Focused – You understand that a great strategy has little value without disciplined execution.
Relationship Driven – You can build credibility with investors, lenders, governments, consultants, contractors and business partners.
Commercially Minded – You understand negotiations, risk, capital and value creation.
Hands-On When Required – You are equally comfortable discussing long-term corporate strategy and resolving an immediate project challenge.
Accountable – You take ownership of results and communicate transparently with the Board and stakeholders.
Growth Oriented – You want to help build a significant real estate development and investment organization rather than simply manage an existing operation.
Why Join Plexus?
This position provides an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing real estate development and investment company.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
- Influence the company's long-term strategy.
- Help build and scale a significant development pipeline.
- Work directly on major real estate investment and development opportunities.
- Establish relationships with sophisticated investors and capital partners.
- Participate in strategic acquisitions and joint ventures.
- Build and lead a growing organization.
- Potentially participate as an equity partner in select future development projects.
- Directly participate in creating long-term enterprise and investment value.
Compensation
Plexus intends to structure a competitive executive compensation package appropriate to the experience, capabilities and value the successful candidate brings to the organization.
The overall package may include:
- Executive base compensation
- Performance-based incentives
- Project-specific incentives
- Potential equity participation in select new development projects
Final compensation and any equity participation will be negotiated with the successful candidate based on experience, responsibilities, performance expectations and individual project structures.
Pay: $50,000.00-$150,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Halifax, NS
