Development Manager

Our client is an industry-leading development company. Their portfolio now includes residential and commercial projects across Australia. They are now looking for an experienced Development Manager to join the team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Actively liaise and consult with relevant staff members to ensure effective communication.
• Maintain a cooperative and fair relationship with clients and their representatives.
• Plan and establish project objectives and targets for work identification, safety, time, cost, quality and environmental.
• Ensure the project is resourced appropriately to meet the objectives, targets and performance indicators.  
• Establish an internal and external communication and consultation process in relation to the project with the client and delivery team. 
• Contribute to the review of existing project procedures for design, procurement, execution and project delivery to assist in more efficient processes.   
• Ensure the company’s compliance with applicable regulations, obligations and legislative requirements.
• Manage budgets, forecasted costs and actual fees documented, reported and updated for each development entity.
• Compile financial and cost reports on the performance of the project.
• Managing relationships with relevant stakeholders to achieve successful project delivery.
• Comply with all lawful instructions from the company in performing your duties.
• Perform such duties diligently, honestly and to the best of your ability.
• Keep such time and other records accurately as required by the company.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 5 – 10 years of experience in apartments and townhouse development project(s).
• Managing the procurement, coordination and lodgement of Development Applications.
• Reporting and assessing the ongoing feasibility of projects under your management.
• Creating and managing budgets and cashflows for relevant projects.
• Drafting and designing construction briefs and assisting with the selection and engagement of suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
• Ensuring projects are scoped, designed, built and delivered on time, to budget and at agreed quality.