Project Manager - Real Estate Development

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing real estate development projects from concept through completion. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with the organization's quality, safety, and compliance standards. The Project Manager works closely with internal teams, consultants, contractors, regulatory authorities, and stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Coordination

• Lead the development of project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Conduct feasibility studies, market analysis reviews, and site assessments.
• Develop and manage project schedules using industry-standard tools.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, planners, and consultants during concept and design phases.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets from pre-development through construction and handover.
• Track expenditure, approve invoices, and ensure financial accountability.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage value-engineering efforts.
• Support financial modeling and investment approval processes.

Regulatory Approvals & Compliance

• Manage the submission of planning applications and secure necessary permits, licenses, and approvals.
• Ensure all activities comply with local building codes, zoning laws, environmental regulations, and safety standards.
• Liaise with government agencies, utility providers, and municipal authorities.

Construction Management

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities to ensure schedule, quality, and safety targets are met.
• Conduct site inspections and monitor contractor performance.
• Review construction drawings and resolve design or technical issues in collaboration with consultants.
• Evaluate and negotiate change orders, claims, and contractor variations.

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact between internal leadership, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Prepare project updates, progress reports, and presentations for senior management and investors.
• Facilitate coordination across departments including sales, marketing, finance, and legal.
• Lead weekly progress meetings with consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, implement mitigation strategies, and monitor risk controls.
• Manage project issues proactively to avoid delays and cost overruns.
• Maintain proper documentation, contracts, records, and audits.

Handover & Post-Construction

• Ensure successful project completion, testing, commissioning, and handover to operations or property management teams.
• Assist in resolving defects during the warranty period.
• Conduct post-project evaluation and contribute to continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.
• 7 - 10+ years of project management experience within the real estate development or construction sector.
• Strong understanding of development processes, planning regulations, and construction methodologies.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Primavera, etc.).
• PMP, RICS, or similar certification is an advantage.

Key Skills

• Contract and vendor management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Leadership and team coordination
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Office-based with regular site visits.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.