Senior Residential Development Lead

DCOH; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

DCOH in Darwin is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the delivery of major residential subdivision projects from feasibility through to construction and completion.

You will manage feasibilities, budgets, delivery programmes, cashflow forecasts and cost controls while coordinating with legal, finance and external consultants to ensure successful delivery and compliance across development, construction and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Property Development, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 5+ years delivering medium to large-scale residential development projects from feasibility through to construction.
• Strong understanding of development feasibilities, financial modelling, budgeting and cashflow forecasting.
• Experience with planning approvals, DAs, contract management, and construction delivery.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage stakeholders across development, construction, and commercial interfaces.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development projects from feasibility, planning and approvals through to construction and final delivery.
• Prepare and monitor feasibilities, budgets, delivery programmes, cashflow forecasts and cost controls.
• Identify and manage risks across the development lifecycle and implement mitigation strategies.
• Liaise with legal and finance to support negotiations, contracts and commercial outcomes.
• Oversee preparation and submission of Development Applications and other regulatory approvals.
• Coordinate external consultants including planners, engineers, surveyors and landscape architects.
• Drive design reviews to optimise cost, quality and constructability.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Residential development

Project management

Budgeting

Cashflow forecasting

Planning approvals

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Property Development

Construction Management

Civil Engineering

Urban Planning

Project Management

Job description

DCOH in Darwin is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the delivery of major residential subdivision projects from feasibility through to construction and completion.

You will manage feasibilities, budgets, delivery programmes, cashflow forecasts and cost controls while coordinating with legal, finance and external consultants to ensure successful delivery and compliance across development, construction and commercial teams.