Development Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Property Development/Quantity Surveyor/Engineering or
• Minimum 5 years'' experience in Project Management in the Property and Construction
• Development sector.
• A reputable project management certification.
• Accreditation with South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professional (desirable).
• Significant experience managing end-to-end projects within the property development/construction space.
• Experience working in property/construction for restaurants (desirable)

Skills

• Strong understanding of property development
• Experience in retail site conversions
• Financial modelling skills;
• Broad network of contacts within the property industry
• Strong project management skills – ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
• Strong analysis and costing skills

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate & manage engagement of Consultants along with development of design briefings and project proposals.
• Manage Construction by preparing and presenting Reports on Project Progress.
• Manage Project Governance and Risk plans.
• Oversee and serve as main point of contact for contractor teams during each project
• Produce internal reports - recurring and ad-hoc - as required by management
• Manage the development communication strategy
• Ensure that service level agreements are in place for all suppliers, contractors and sub-contractors
• Manage and oversee due-diligence process for all Property deals, i.e., coordinating all legal and land deal documentation as needed per
• Managing & following up on Town Planning process
• Manage external planning and authority approval processes.
• Facilitate Project Handover and distribute compliance certificates to ensure legal operation of the development.
• Assist the Director in preparing budgets for repairs maintenance and development projects
• Manage the finances of ongoing projects, including payments, reconciliations, cashflow, budget, etc. for maintenance, repairs, developments and refurbishments.
• Manage development budgets in conjunction with internal stakeholders
• Monitor expenses against the budget
• Explore new geographic expansion opportunities through visiting sites, managing relationships with key partners, undertaking financial analysis, and conducting detailed research.
• Responsible for the overall management and control of the group Maintenance & Equipment Schedule
• Implementation of Maintenance plans across all stores
• Oversee completion of maintenance procedure instruction, systems demonstration and proper delivery of Operating Manuals as per YUM