Senior Real Estate Development Lead — Queenstown

Placements24

Canterbury

On-site

NZD 180,000 - 300,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Salary growth with performance-based"
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Professional development
Autonomy in decision-making

Job summary

Placements24 in Queenstown seeks an experienced Real Estate Developer to lead projects from site acquisition to completion across Queenstown and surrounding areas. You will drive feasibility studies, financing, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination to deliver high-quality development on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field, 7+ years in development or PM, strong financial acumen, and proven leadership and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Finance, or related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in real estate development, project management, or related capacity.
  • Proven track record managing complex development projects from conception to completion.
  • Strong financial acumen, including project financing and P&L management.
  • Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and evaluate potential development sites and market opportunities in Queenstown.
  • Conduct feasibility studies, financial analyses, and risk assessments for new projects.
  • Manage acquisition processes, including negotiation and legal documentation.
  • Oversee design and planning phases, coordinating with architects and engineers.
  • Secure financing and manage project budgets throughout the lifecycle.
  • Coordinate with contractors, government agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Skills

Real estate development
Project management
Finance & budgeting
Negotiation
Leadership & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Finance, or related field

Job description

Placements24 in Queenstown seeks an experienced Real Estate Developer to lead projects from site acquisition to completion across Queenstown and surrounding areas. You will drive feasibility studies, financing, budgeting, and stakeholder coordination to deliver high-quality development on time and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, or related field, 7+ years in development or PM, strong financial acumen, and proven leadership and

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