Senior Development Manager
As the Senior Development Manager, you will manage the growth and development of projects, directly allocated to you and your support team. You will identify optimal new land parcels per development for new project rollouts, obtain all the required rights and services for the site, and manage the process to obtain the required approvals from the various local authorities within the required timeframe to ensure construction can start and be completed timely, within the financial year cycle.
The Senior Development Manager needs to be able to identify potential development risks, project requirements, and respective role players required to ensure the execution of a profitable project, developed timely at a high-quality standard. You will also be responsible for managing a range of contractors to ensure the construction of bulk services and on-site services for top structures are completed within budget and on time, to meet the respective client standards.
This position requires the individual to be deadline-oriented, solution & outcome-driven. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills are essential. You will rely on the support of your internal team, consisting of a Junior Development Manager, Contract Manager, and Site Agent per mega-project.
Duties & Responsibilities
Development specific skills required:
- A. Construction and Design
• Project manage and oversee the execution of design and construction of allocated projects in close collaboration with the required consultant and contractor teams.
• Implementation of the processes for the property life cycle from concept to product handover.
• Manage and lead the process of concept development of the final approved product.
• Identify the required professionals for the project.
• Ensure the necessary professionals are appointed for the project.
• Manage the project program to ensure all professional role players are clear on their individual objectives, targets, and end goals. - B. Legal & Documentation
• Manage and oversee due-diligence processes for all current, ongoing, and future development projects.
• Responsible for main Civil Contractor appointment via a Tender process. - C. Financial Responsibilities
• Manage initial desktop feasibility studies for all new projects.
• Monitor expenses against the budget to achieve maximum savings. - D. Working Relationships
• Work closely with the Head of Developments in implementing a project-specific strategy. - E. Competencies and Character
• Proactively manage your team and identify potential crises.
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Grade 12
- 5 – 10 years experience in managing developments;
- Honors or Masters Degree in the property development environment (e.g., Town Planning);
- Previous experience in Residential property development required;
- Technically competent in all aspects of MS Office.
Knowledge
- Familiar with Town Planning, Construction, Building Regulations, and Laws relating to project development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Other
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight timelines.
- Results-driven with the ability to follow through with tasks/projects.
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to manage conflict effectively.
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