Luxury Residential Development Lead

Costa Navarino; Ohio; On-site; USD 81,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Private medical plan

Pension plan contribution

Ongoing training & development

International work environment

Wellbeing & perks: Wellness platform

Marriott hotel discounts

Job summary

Costa Navarino, based at our Athens HQ, seeks a Development Manager to lead residential projects from concept through handover. You will collaborate with Design, Project Management and Sales teams to align with budgets, schedules and quality goals, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and successful delivery.

The role requires 7-10 years in real estate development with strong project management and English proficiency, plus experience in high-end or mixed-use projects is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate or related discipline.
• 7-10 years of professional experience in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Project Management or related field.
• Proven experience managing complex development projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong understanding of the full development delivery process including design coordination, permitting, procurement and construction.
• Ability to review and challenge technical, design and construction proposals.
• Strong project management, numerical and reporting skills with budgeting/forecast experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Experience in high-end residential or mixed-use developments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee residential development projects through all stages of delivery.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders for effective communication and decision-making.
• Prepare and monitor development appraisals, business plans, budgets and forecasts.
• Manage design coordination with Design, Project Management and external consultants.
• Oversee permitting processes with consultants and authorities.
• Support procurement and construction activities, ensuring alignment with design intent and budget.
• Identify risks and support delivery of milestones within schedules and costs.
• Contribute to product optimization using market insights and sales strategy.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Numerical skills

Reporting skills

Education

Civil/Mechanical/Architecture/Construction/Real Estate degrees

Job description

Be Part of Our Story. Grow with Us.

Costa Navarino is a sustainably driven destination in Messinia, on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, where people, nature, heritage and community come together to create meaningful experiences. Respect for the region, its people and its natural environment is at the heart of everything we do.

Home to four 5-star resorts, The Romanos, a Luxury Collection Resort, The Westin Resort, Costa Navarino, W Costa Navarino and Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, the destination also brings together four signature golf courses, more than 40 restaurants and bars, over 50 retail shops and services, three spa centres, a collection of luxury villas for private ownership, Navarino Agora and a wide range of sporting, cultural and outdoor experiences.

This diversity creates opportunities across many areas of expertise, where associates can grow professionally, broaden their experience, and contribute to the continued evolution of the destination.

We are looking for a Development Manager to join our Real Estate Development team. Reporting to the Development Director and based at our HQ in Athens, the role will be responsible for managing and overseeing residential developments from concept design through permitting, detailed design, procurement, construction support and handover. The Development Manager will collaborate closely with the Design, Project Management, and Sales & Marketing teams to oversee project progress. This role involves facilitating effective decision-making, coordinating with key stakeholders, and ensuring that projects stay aligned with approved programs, budgets, quality standards, and overall business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee residential development projects throughout all stages of delivery, ensuring successful execution against agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards and project objectives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and key stakeholders to facilitate effective communication, coordination and decision-making.

• Prepare, maintain and monitor development appraisals, business plans, budgets and financial forecasts, providing accurate reporting and insights to senior management.
• Manage design coordination activities, working closely with the Design and Project Management teams and external consultants to ensure alignment between design vision, technical requirements, commercial objectives and customer expectations.
• Oversee permitting processes by coordinating with consultants, internal teams and relevant authorities to ensure timely progress and resolution of key issues.
• Support procurement and construction activities, ensuring delivery remains aligned with approved design intent, budget requirements and development objectives. Manage external advisors and consultants, reviewing deliverables and ensuring quality, program and cost objectives are achieved.
• Identify project risks, proactively address challenges and support the successful delivery of key development milestones, ensuring alignment with project schedules, financial objectives, specifications and quality standards.
• Contribute to the optimization and evolution of residential products by incorporating market insights, customer feedback, sales strategy and operational requirements.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate or a related discipline.
• 7-10 years of professional experience in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field.
• Proven experience managing complex development projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the full development delivery process, including design coordination, permitting, procurement and construction phases.
• Ability to review and challenge technical, design and construction proposals.
• Strong project management, numerical and reporting skills, with experience managing budgets and forecasts.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Excellent command of the English language.
• Experience in high-end residential or mixed-use developments will be considered an advantage.

• Personal & Professional Growth:
• Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities
• Opportunities for Task Force Assignments at Marriott Hotels Abroad
• Experience in a Multicultural & International Work Environment
• Wellbeing & Perks:
• Use of Costa Navarino Facilities (subject to internal policies)
• Access to the Support Room - Online Wellness Platform
• Recognition & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Employee Discounts & Associate Benefits at Marriott Hotels Worldwide

Ready to be part of our story? We would love to hear from you.

Apply today and grow with us at Costa Navarino.