Projects Manager – Residential Real Estate Development

Company Description

Role Description

Project Planning & Initiation

• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and budget estimates.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site assessments, and risk analyses for potential projects.
• Prepare and submit project proposals, business cases, and investment justifications.

Design & Pre-Construction

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to develop design concepts and construction documents.
• Review and approve architectural and engineering plans to ensure alignment with project objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the permitting process, ensuring all necessary approvals and licenses are obtained in a timely manner.
• Manage the tendering and selection process for contractors, suppliers, and service providers.

Project Execution & Construction Management

• Lead and supervise on-site construction activities, ensuring adherence to project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Oversee and supervise site engineers, including setting clear goals, providing guidance, and conducting regular performance evaluations.
• Monitor construction progress, conduct regular site inspections, and resolve technical or operational issues.
• Manage relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Track project budgets, approve invoices, and implement cost control measures to prevent overruns.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations at all project sites.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including investors, clients, consultants, and government authorities.
• Organize and lead regular project meetings to review progress, address challenges, and align on next steps.
• Prepare and present detailed project status reports, including progress updates, financial summaries, and risk assessments.
• Address and resolve stakeholder concerns, disputes, or changes in project scope.

Project Closeout & Handover

• Oversee final inspections, quality assurance, and commissioning of completed units.
• Ensure all project documentation, warranties, and compliance certificates are completed and handed over to relevant parties.
• Coordinate the handover of completed properties to clients, property management, or sales teams.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Real Estate, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in project management within the residential real estate or construction industry.
• Demonstrated experience managing large-scale residential development projects from concept to completion.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, building codes, and local regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Procore, or similar).
• PMP or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.