Development Manager at Marvel Placement Consultant

Duties and responsibilities:

• Experience in residential construction spanning 7 to 10 years.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as a Construction/Development Manager or in a similar capacity.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
• Capable of comprehending and interpreting blueprints and drawings effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other general computer software, particularly MS Projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction, engineering, and architectural principles.
• Skills in budgeting, scheduling, negotiation, and cost control.
• Extensive familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, including their terms and conditions,
• Strong leadership and managerial competencies.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out thorough feasibility studies for potential residential projects, taking into consideration market trends, zoning regulations, and financial viability.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams to develop project plans that align with company goals and objectives.
• Identify and assess suitable land opportunities for residential development.
• Negotiate land acquisition agreements, ensuring favourable terms for the company.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial goals.
• Monitor financial performance throughout the development process and make adjustments as necessary.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant legislation and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Address social, economic, environmental, and health issues by recommending improvements to locations or zoning regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate project goals and expectations to the project team.
• Work closely with the construction team to ensure projects are executed according to plans and within established timelines.
• Address any construction-related challenges promptly to ensure project success.
• Assist in making recommendations on funding allocations for programmes or transportation projects.
• Arrange and support consultants in the development, design, and implementation of studies on transportation, air quality, housing design, and population, and analyse the results.
• Conduct appropriate research for the implementation of planning applications.
• Plan, organise, direct, control, and evaluate projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget.
• Manage key client projects, including coordinating and completing projects on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarise project progress.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding project status.
• Assist the construction manager in preparing and submitting project development schedules.
• Monitor construction schedules and milestones, ensuring progress against established schedules.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Develop, monitor, and implement quality control programmes.
• Coordinate internal resources and contractor/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time and of high quality, within scope and budget.