Assistant Development Manager (Real Estate)

Overview

As Assistant Development Manager, you will work closely with the Development Manager or Director of Development to support the full lifecycle of real estate projects. This includes planning, feasibility analysis, design coordination, approvals acquisition, construction oversight, and ensuring project completion aligns with timelines, budgets, and organizational goals.

Key Duties

• Evaluate new development prospects and perform market research to determine viability.
• Assist with feasibility assessments, financial modeling, and preparing business cases.
• Collaborate with external consultants, architects, contractors, and governmental bodies to drive project progress.
• Track schedules, budgets, and major milestones to maintain project momentum.
• Support design development phases and review project deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Identify and monitor project risks, advising on mitigation strategies.
• Compile project reports, presentations, and updates for management.
• Coordinate with internal departments including finance, sales, marketing, legal, and PMO to align efforts.
• Assist in securing permits, approvals, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Contribute to tendering, selecting consultants, and administering contracts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or similar disciplines.
• Between 5 and 7 years of experience in real estate development, project management, or a related sector.
• Solid understanding of feasibility studies, project planning, and development workflows.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and project management software.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and analytical capabilities.

Core Competencies

• Strong project coordination abilities.
• Financial and commercial insight.
• Effective stakeholder management skills.
• Problem-solving orientation.
• Attention to detail.
• Good time management.
• Report writing and presentation expertise.