Development Manager | Real Estate

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson & Co (Singapore) Pte Ltd seeks a Development Manager to guide the Dubai Festival City Masterplan, aiming to maximize asset value through end-to-end leadership from planning to handover. Strong focus on financial returns, budget discipline and high-quality deliverables.

The role requires coordinating consultants, projects and procurement strategies, leading a high-performing team, and ensuring program milestones are met in a dynamic real estate environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Project Management from a premier institute.
• 7+ years experience in development or project delivery roles.
• Experience in real estate, retail or hospitality sectors desirable.

Responsibilities

• Select consultants and manage RFPs and negotiations with shortlisted consultants.
• Review, monitor and address shortfalls in deliverables and implement rectification strategies.
• Coordinate design development from concept to detailed design with consultants.

Skills

MS Office

Project mgmt

Leadership

Time mgmt

Communication

Education

Business or Project Management degree

Tools

FIDIC standards

Job description

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• The Development Manager is responsible for setting and guiding the strategic direction of the Dubai Festival City Masterplan development to enhance asset value. This role involves leading the entire development process from initial planning through to project handover. A focus is placed on achieving financial returns, maintaining budget discipline, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Effective management of consultants, projects, and procurement strategy is essential for success in this role.

Overview Of The Role:

• The Development Manager is responsible for setting and guiding the strategic direction of the Dubai Festival City Masterplan development to enhance asset value. This role involves leading the entire development process from initial planning through to project handover. A focus is placed on achieving financial returns, maintaining budget discipline, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Effective management of consultants, projects, and procurement strategy is essential for success in this role.

What You Will Do:

Consultant Selection

• Responsible for inviting proposals related to project designs and managing the selection and negotiation process with shortlisted consultants.
• Develop and deliver specific Request for Proposals (RFPs) relevant to consultant functions.
• Produce all internal approval documentation within policy and procedural guidelines.
• Review, monitor, and address shortfalls in deliverables, implementing required rectification strategies.

Authorities Management

• Manage all necessary documentation with consultant teams in line with programme dates.
• Achieve all project approvals as per approved programme milestones.

Design Development

• Ensure design development goals are achieved from concept to detailed design.
• Appoint consultants to maintain the project's overall vision.
• Secure and document all required briefs to ensure company standards are achieved.
• Assess project cost estimates to ensure alignment with approved budgets.

Project Management

• Collaborate with project managers to ensure projects meet time, cost, quality, and commercial return objectives.
• Act as a coordinator between the owner, consultants, contractors, and end tenants.
• Monitor change management processes for essential approvals, cost assessments, and programme impacts.

Procurement Strategy

• Collaborate with the Procurement Team to develop a procurement strategy meeting company requirements.
• Provide input and review procurement strategies with relevant teams.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant company policies.

Project Reporting

• Compile and present project status updates regarding construction progress and financial performance.
• Coordinate and prepare monthly Project Control Group Papers.
• Maintain updated feasibility studies and provide timely executive dashboard reports.

Leasing/Tenant Coordination

• Coordinate with the Tenant Coordination team to drive the fit-out process and resolve issues.
• Ensure handover dates to retailers are met according to programme and lease obligations.
• Facilitate ongoing coordination with base build and tenant contractors.

Project Handover

• Manage the handover of projects to Asset Owners ensuring all commitments are met.
• Ensure quality checks and appropriate sign-offs are completed.

Team Management and Leadership

• Conduct formal monthly reviews with all consultant team managers, identifying and rectifying performance issues.
• Encourage motivation and support among individuals and consultants to achieve business objectives.

Required Skills To Be Successful:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft programs and related project management techniques.
• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of FIDIC and construction techniques.
• Proven leadership and management abilities with excellent time management skills.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills at all organizational levels.

What Qualifies You For The Role:

• Degree qualified in Business or Project Management from a premier institute.
• At least 7+ years experience in a development or project role, with a strong track record in project delivery, handover, and closeout.
• Experience in the real estate, retail, and/or hospitality sectors is desirable.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.