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Are you ready to take the reins on some of Sydney’s most anticipated developments? We are seeking a highly capable and driven Senior Development Manager or Project Director to lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple, high-profile projects on Sydney's Lower North Shore.
This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal leadership role in a fast-paced, design-led development group known for delivering quality, community-minded projects with precision and integrity.
You will lead a high performing development team in delivering two concurrent projects from early concept design onwards, ensuring alignment with this highly regarded, boutique developer's expectations for financial returns, timelines, quality, and customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning: Develop and implement both strategic and tactical plans for designated assets.
Project Oversight: Ensure developments are progressing according to timelines. Provide support, engage appropriate stakeholders, negotiate deals, manage contracts, identify risks, and optimise outcomes.
Financial and Strategic Contributions: Assist with financial forecasting, budget accumulation, and control. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, and support valuations and financial analysis for each project.
Team Collaboration: Coordinate with internal consultants and staff across design, planning, finance, marketing, sales, and construction teams.
Reporting: Ensure accuracy and timeliness in reporting to directors and management.
Team Leadership: Mentor and manage the Assistant Development Managers and Development Managers, overseeing delegated tasks and providing guidance to ensure successful project execution.
You Will Bring
* 10+ years’ experience in property development, with proven capability delivering complex, large-scale residential and/or mixed-use projects.
* Deep understanding of the full development lifecycle—from acquisition and feasibility through to construction and handover.
* Excellent leadership and people management skills.
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
* A collaborative mindset, with an ability to influence, inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Our client is a boutique development business with big ambitions and a track record of delivering iconic projects. You’ll work alongside a talented and committed team in a values-led environment where quality, integrity, and long-term thinking guide everything.
Apply now to be part of shaping Sydney’s future skyline.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Project Management and Strategy/Planning
* Industries
Community Development and Urban Planning
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