Manager, Property Development

ComfortDelGro Driving Centre; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ComfortDelGro Driving Centre in Singapore seeks a dynamic project leader to drive design development, tendering and construction of real estate development projects through testing, commissioning and handover.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, develop strategies, and ensure delivery within scope, budget and timeline, while upholding regulatory and sustainability requirements. A strong track record in greenfield developments and stakeholder management is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Building, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Min. 5 years of relevant experience in greenfield development projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning, design, procurement, construction, and handover of real estate development projects, ensuring delivery within approved scope, budget, quality, and timeline.
• Manage and coordinate consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop and execute project strategies, plans, and budgets.
• Oversee the design development process to ensure operational requirements, regulatory compliance, sustainability objectives, and business needs are adequately incorporated.
• Lead the tendering and procurement process, including preparation of tender documents, evaluation of submissions, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Monitor project progress against approved master programmes, key milestones, and deliverables, proactively addressing delays and implementation challenges.
• Manage project costs, budgets, cash flow forecasts, value engineering initiatives, variation orders, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, while developing contingency plans to minimise potential impacts on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Prepare and present project updates, reports, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by adopting industry best practices, innovative solutions, and sustainable development principles.

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic and driven individual to join us in the design development, tendering and construction of the project through testing & commissioning and handover.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end planning, design, procurement, construction, and handover of real estate development projects, ensuring delivery within approved scope, budget, quality, and timeline.
• Manage and coordinate consultants, architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to develop and execute project strategies, plans, and budgets.
• Oversee the design development process to ensure operational requirements, regulatory compliance, sustainability objectives, and business needs are adequately incorporated.
• Lead the tendering and procurement process, including preparation of tender documents, evaluation of submissions, contract negotiations, and award recommendations.
• Monitor project progress against approved master programmes, key milestones, and deliverables, proactively addressing delays and implementation challenges.
• Manage project costs, budgets, cash flow forecasts, value engineering initiatives, variation orders, and financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, while developing contingency plans to minimise potential impacts on cost, schedule, and quality.
• Prepare and present project updates, reports, and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement by adopting industry best practices, innovative solutions, and sustainable development principles.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Building, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Min. 5 of years of relevant experience in greenfield development projects.
• Experienced in managing industrial or transport-related developments.
• Demonstrated track record in successfully delivering projects from feasibility studies and land acquisition stages through design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Strong understanding of real estate development processes, project procurement strategies, contract administration, construction management, and regulatory approval procedures in Singapore.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant and contractor teams, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive project outcomes.
• Excellent project management, leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.