Jaraad Marani
Vancouver,British Columbia
Summary
Jaraad joined Colliers' Strategy & Consulting Group in 2015. As Vice President, he leads the Colliers' Development Advisory business for Western Canada with a team of 14 staff. He is responsible for all aspects of the business, including overseeing the 10 redevelopment projects currently under approval or construction. While providing oversight to the entire team he leads several key projects.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
1375-1395 W14th & 396 E2nd
Fiera Capital
Vancouver, BC
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw feasibility, Letter of Enquiry application/negotiations, rezoning submission with Public Hearings expected Q1/2 2025 for both projects.
- Required significant negotiations with Heritage Staff and ultimately led to unanimous approval at Heritage Commission.
- Required significant negotiation with BCTFA/Translink on the shoring/structural design given the adjacency to the new Broadway Subway line.
2244-2280 West 6th
Crestpoint/Interrent
Vancouver, BC
01.2023 - Current
- Oversaw feasibility, Letter of Enquiry submission/negotiation, rezoning submission with Public Hearing expected Q1 2026.
- 416 unit two tower project with contiguous podium and two levels of underground parking.
8495 Cambie Street
Intracorp - Ashley Mar Co-op
Vancouver, BC
01.2017 - 07.2025
- Structured and procured the joint venture with Intracorp and Oxford.
- Represented the Owner as the partner in the development from Rezoning submission to Occupancy.
- Procured CMHC financing for the Owner
8705 French Street
Brightside Homes
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2018 - 12.2024
- 6 storey woodframe - 100 unit purpose built rental
- Oversaw all aspects of the project, from project feasibility, procured and led all consultants, led all entitlements (RZ-BP), procured and structured financing (CMHC), and procured and oversaw the GC to occupancy.
1425-1451 E12th
Brightside Homes
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2017 - 10.2024
- Oversaw all aspects of the project, from project feasibility, procured and led all consultants, led all entitlements (RZ-BP), procured and structured financing (CMHC), and procured and oversaw the GC to occupancy.
575 West 10th
Canadian Cancer Society
Vancouver, BC
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Required expedited Development/Building permitting to facilitate start of construction for provincial funding.
- Oversaw entitlements, procurement of GC, and oversaw construction to completion and deficiencies.
- Significant expansion & renovation of ~50,000 sqft office and atrium space.
Clement Ave/Pacific Ave
AI Investment Corp
Kelowna, British Columbia
01.2018 - 03.2022
- Two concurrent projects - 87/37 unit woodframe purpose built rental buildings.
- Took the project from a non-performing Development Team. Completed Building Permit and oversaw construction to completion + lease up and stabilization of asset.
- Managed all financing related coordination with conventional & CMHC lenders to project close-out.
1495 West 8th
Vancouver Masonic Redevelopment
Vancouver, British Columbia
01.2015 - 10.2021
- Oversaw all aspects of the project, from project feasibility, procured and led all consultants, led all entitlements (RZ-BP), procured and structured financing (CMHC), and procured and oversaw the GC to occupancy.
- 18-story, 150-unit rental project with approximately 40,000 square feet of commercial (retail, banquet hall, and office space).
3614 Rumble Ave & 6465 Vivian St
Fair Haven Home Society
Vancouver/Burnaby , British Columbia
01.2015 - 07.2019
- Oversaw all aspects of the project, from project feasibility, procured and led all consultants, led all entitlements (RZ-BP), procured and structured financing (CMHC), and procured and oversaw the GC to occupancy.
- Two projects were managed concurrently.
- 147-unit and 139-unit independent seniors' living buildings.
Education
Master of Planning -
UBC
Vancouver01-2013
Skills
Construction
Civic Negotiation
Stakeholder Engagement and Mediation
Housing Policy Research
Development Management
Proforma Modelling
Real Estate Due Diligence
Municipal Approvals Process
Accomplishments
- ULI - Best of the Okanagan for Clement Redevelopment.
Affiliations
- Board Member - New Chelsea Society - 2019 - Present
- Board Member - YMCA BC Property Foundation - 2024 - Present
- Mentor - NAIOP Real Estate Challenge - 2016 - Present
Timeline
1375-1395 W14th & 396 E2nd
Fiera Capital
01.2023 - Current
2244-2280 West 6th
Crestpoint/Interrent
01.2023 - Current
8705 French Street
Brightside Homes
01.2018 - 12.2024
575 West 10th
Canadian Cancer Society
01.2018 - 11.2022
Clement Ave/Pacific Ave
AI Investment Corp
01.2018 - 03.2022
8495 Cambie Street
Intracorp - Ashley Mar Co-op
01.2017 - 07.2025
1425-1451 E12th
Brightside Homes
01.2017 - 10.2024
1495 West 8th
Vancouver Masonic Redevelopment
01.2015 - 10.2021
3614 Rumble Ave & 6465 Vivian St
Fair Haven Home Society
01.2015 - 07.2019
Master of Planning -
UBC