Real Estate Development Director
Role Overview
Lead property development initiatives, identify investment opportunities, and oversee projects from initial planning through completion.
Drive profitable development projects aligned with business objectives and market demand.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Lead property development initiatives, identify investment opportunities, and oversee projects from initial planning through completion.
Drive profitable development projects aligned with business objectives and market demand.
Development strategy and delivery
- Develop and implement real estate development strategies aligned with long-term business objectives.
- Identify and evaluate property acquisition, investment, and development opportunities.
- Oversee feasibility, site selection, planning, design, construction, and project delivery.
- Prepare development proposals, financial models, budgets, and investment recommendations.
- Oversee project schedules, budgets, resources, and quality standards.
Analysis and stakeholder coordination
- Research markets and analyze finances to assess development potential, demand, and returns.
- Manage relationships with property owners, investors, architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and government authorities.
- Evaluate land acquisition opportunities and negotiate commercial terms.
- Coordinate with planning, construction, legal, finance, and marketing teams.
- Monitor property values, economic conditions, and industry trends for growth opportunities.
Compliance, risk, and leadership
- Ensure compliance with planning regulations, building codes, environmental requirements, and approval processes.
- Assess and address financial, operational, regulatory, and construction-related risks.
- Set performance indicators for profitability, operational efficiency, and development outcomes.
- Present project progress, financial performance, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
- Lead and mentor development teams and foster innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Property Development, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Finance, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in real estate development, property investment, project management, or a related industry.
- Proven track record managing property development projects from feasibility assessment through completion.
- Strong understanding of property markets, land acquisition, development planning, and construction processes.
Skills and capabilities
- Experience in financial modeling, investment analysis, budgeting, and project feasibility studies.
- Strong negotiation, leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and stakeholder relationships simultaneously.
- Familiarity with planning regulations, building requirements, and property development approvals.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging senior stakeholders and business partners.
- Proficiency in project management tools, financial analysis software, and relevant industry systems.
What the employer offers
- Competitive executive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead major property development and investment initiatives with strategic and commercial influence.
- Collaboration with executive leadership, investors, and industry professionals and opportunities to contribute to long-term business growth.
Application
- The posting invites interested candidates to submit an updated CV through the employer’s application process.
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