Junior Development Manager

• Responsible for all aspects of the construction stage of the development, from IC Approval to Final Completion and handover to Asset Management.
  
• The Junior Development Manager (Delivery) will be the custodian of the project for the duration of the construction stage.
  

• Assist Senior Development Mangers in the investigation of project desirability in line with company strategy and market conditions by developing financial models to predict profitability and viability.
  
• Manage developments on existing land in line with associated rights.
  
• Optimize and facilitate approval of building design in line with Town Planning and infrastructure principles.
  
• Assist in gathering market research and market intelligence of the local property market and all development activity to ensure sustainability of investments.
  
• Manage actual developments with regards to conditions precedent as outlined by the Investment Committee in terms of design, budget and timeline.
  
• Report on the delivery of all development projects and present feedback to the Development Executive and EXCO via Project Exco & PAAG.
  
• Take responsibility in the execution of duties in-line with the DRA.
  

• Assist with the development of contracts in collaboration with the Deal Champion, Senior Development Manager and the Legal Department (where applicable), inter alia: MOA, DRA, Mias Compliance, Development Agreement, Co-owners Agreement, Leases etc.
  
• Prepare construction contracts in collaboration with the Deal Champion, Senior Development Managers and Legal Department (where applicable), inter alia: PROCSA, SLAs, JBCC etc.
  

• Prepare and implement procurement contracts with regards to professional and contractor appointments with oversight from Senior Development Managers.
  

• Utilize industry network to identify and develop business opportunities.
  
• Optimize strategic relationships in the industry to recruit and secure tenants for new developments.
  
• Participate in deal origination with Asset Management.
  

• Report on spend per project and report to the Development Executive and EXCO via Project Exco & PAAG.
  
• Co-create and present budgets for all development proposals, report on actual spend versus budget, programme and cashflow forecast.
  
• Assist with the development of financial models to predict the profitability and viability per development on a monthly basis.
  
• Support and assist the Deal Champion with preparation and presentation of Investment Committee papers for projects, review Investment Committee papers and where applicable, co-present at IC.
  
• Comply with IC Approval and funding CPs in association with the Deal Champion, Senior Development Manager and Funding Manager.
  

• Manage developers and consultants working on projects on behalf of the Company or joint venture developments to achieve completion within agreed development parameters.
  
• Build and maintain relationships within the property and development industry, joint venture partners, Local Authorities and other business stakeholders to grow and develop a strong business network.
  

• Ensure compliance with relevant Acts.
  
• As the Junior Development Manager, oversee the management of the development processes and systems within the areas of accountability.
  
• Report on and manage potential business risk.
  
• Implement all audit recommendations in areas of accountability and resolve audit findings timeously.
  
• Obtain approval, implement and comply with policies within area of responsibility.
  

Requirements

• Relevant Honours qualifications in Business, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or other property related field.
  
• A minimum of 5-8 years in the property development/project management environment – with an emphasis on project delivery.