Position Title

Senior Development Manager

Employment Basis

Full Time

What is the purpose of my Role?

Working in the Development team to provide analytical, due diligence and reporting support to the acquisition and investment management functions of the business. The role will include working across the existing industrial assets under investment manager as well as assisting in the assessment and evaluation of prospective new industrial acquisitions.

What are my key responsibilities? 

Services provided

• Prepare and present research on a range of property development matters.

• Manage the delivery of projects (through the pre-construction phase); ensuring compliance on matters of quality, budget and program, serving as the Principals project representative.

• Progressively identify, manage, mitigate and report project risks and impacts on the agreed project deliverables.

• Establish and oversee the implementation and transaction of legally binding agreements associated with all phases of development delivery.

• Prepare Consultant briefs and manage the pre-construction work of project teams.

• Organise building project approvals with external / responsible authorities and ensure compliance of buildings projects with the regulatory requirements.

• Manage the competitive tender process (as relates to Consultant and Contractor works) review, make recommendations and appoint these third parties; using suitable formal instruments of engagement / contracts, including supervision of the nominated Project Manager.

• Regular and timely written reporting regarding project deliveries, inclusive of the necessary meeting attendance with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Oversee (in conjunction with the Project Manager) the activities associated with property subdivisions, achieving statutory compliance and land title registration for the project.

• Maintain a range of registrations and subscriptions, as relates industry based memberships and service delivery tools.

Policy and planning

• Assist in the development of policies, procedures, delivery guidelines / design standard documents; as relates to development, design, tendering and procurement.

Supervising

• Liaise and monitor the work of the nominated Project Manager or Contractors for projects under your direct responsibility.

• Coordinate external consultant teams involved in the design and documentation phases of development projects. Develop and document work practices and procedures.

Financial and budgeting

• Prepare, monitor, record and report on all project budget elements.

• Manage financial engagements including purchase orders and contracts ensuring suitable record keeping and administration.

• Recommend progress payments to building contractors and consultant teams.

Compliance and reporting

• Remain updated on relevant design, development and construction standards.

• Ensure that appointment of contractors is in accordance with best practice and that their work meets the contract specifications.

• Ensure the timely and accurate reporting of information.

• Prepare submissions; collate reports and agendas for meetings as required.

Other duties

• As directed, undertake other duties which are incidental and peripheral to the main tasks, provided that such duties are reasonably within the requirements and responsibilities of the position. The allocation of other duties is in consultation with the staff member.

What does success look like? 

Real estate development is a challenging, constantly evolving, and multi-faceted discipline. To be truly successful your inquisition, networking and perseverance will be relentless. With a strong passion for property development you will be self-motivated to make the most of the opportunity working closely with experienced professionals in a growing investment management business as the lead in development.

What can you offer the team? 

You will be a leader of the Development team and ideally bring: 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Property, Construction, or related field

• Preferably a minimum of 8 years' experience as a Development Manager 

• Proficient in managing projects throughout their entire lifecycle 

• Skilled at solving intricate technical issues with a pragmatic approach

• Highly capable in Excel, Word, Powerpoint and other similar programs

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Highly driven and proactive individual with a strong work ethic being self-motivated

• Capable of working autonomously and making informed decisions

• Strong alignment with company values

Benefits

• Competitive salary on offer + STI + Super

• Exceptional opportunity to lead the delivery function of the business

• Significant growth expected in the business and opportunity for progression

• General flexibility | professional working environment | lovely office space