Senior Manager - Development Management

MULTI WEALTH (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in Singapore seeks a Project Manager for real estate development to oversee the planning and execution of mixed-use projects. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end project responsibilities, ensuring high standards of quality and compliance. Ideal for a detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in Singapore's real estate market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in Singapore's real estate development or design consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of development control guidelines and approval processes.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial or mixed-use developments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of real estate development projects.
• Manage submissions to regulatory agencies and maintain relationships with authorities.
• Monitor project timelines, cost estimates, and coordinate risk management.

Skills

Project Management

Design Coordination

Stakeholder Management

Commercial Acumen

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Degree in Architecture

Postgraduate qualifications in Real Estate or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

To oversee and drive the planning and execution of real estate development projects in Singapore. The role covers end-to-end responsibilities across feasibility, design development, authority submissions, and project delivery. Bring design sensibility, commercial acumen, and proven experience managing complex mixed-use developments. The role is key to ensuring our developments meet high standards of quality, compliance, functionality, and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Design Development

• Lead design coordination with consultants to ensure that development concepts align with planning parameters, product positioning, and commercial objectives.
• Evaluate and review design proposals, ensuring compliance with authority guidelines, constructability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Guide the refinement of layouts, façade treatments, and unit mix strategies across different project phases.

2. Authority and Stakeholder Management

• Manage end-to-end submissions to regulatory agencies including URA, BCA, SCDF, NEA, LTA, and PUB.
• Liaise with consultants to address technical requirements and secure timely approvals and clearances.
• Maintain good relationships with relevant authorities and statutory bodies to facilitate smooth approvals.

3. Project Execution & Monitoring

• Support preparation of development programmes, budgets, and procurement strategies.
• Monitor project timelines, cost estimates, and milestones, flagging key risks and coordinating mitigation strategies.
• Participate in tender evaluations and contractor selection, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget control.

4. Commercial & Strategic Alignment

• Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., investment, sales & marketing, asset management, finance) to ensure development outcomes support project positioning and financial returns.
• Contribute to feasibility studies and development appraisals, providing design and cost inputs during the early stages.

5. Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare development reports, design progress updates, and authority submission trackers for management and internal review.
• Ensure proper documentation of design decisions, regulatory correspondences, and approvals.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture is required. Postgraduate qualifications in Real Estate, Construction Management or related fields are advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the Singapore real estate development or design consultancy environment, including full-cycle project involvement.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore’s development control guidelines, planning and building approval processes.
• Experience in managing large-scale commercial, residential, or mixed-use developments.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Resourceful, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Strong design critique capability with commercial sensibility.
• Familiarity with sustainability certification standards (e.g., Green Mark, LEED).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with high standards for delivery.
• Proficient in development software tools (AutoCAD, SketchUp, or equivalent) and MS Office Suite.