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This role requires close collaboration with consultants, contractors, local authorities, financial institutions, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes while maximising project profitability and mitigating risk.\nKey Responsibilities\nProject Development & Delivery\nLead residential development projects from inception to completion.\n\nDevelop and manage project execution plans, programmes, budgets, and risk registers.\n\nCoordinate multidisciplinary professional teams, including architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, environmental consultants, and town planners.\n\nMonitor project milestones and ensure the timely delivery of all project phases.\n\nManage contractor performance and ensure compliance with contract conditions.\n\nOversee project handovers, snagging processes, and defect management.\n\nEnsure compliance with statutory, environmental, health & safety, and regulatory requirements.\n\nQuantity Surveying (QS) Functions\nCost Planning & Budget Management\nPrepare and manage development budgets throughout the project lifecycle.\n\nConduct cost planning, benchmarking, and feasibility cost assessments.\n\nDevelop cash flow forecasts and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.\n\nIdentify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or programme delivery.\n\nMonitor project contingencies and recommend corrective actions where required.\n\nProcurement & Tender Management\nPrepare tender strategies and procurement plans.\n\nManage the appointment process of consultants and contractors.\n\nEvaluate tender submissions and provide commercial recommendations.\n\nNegotiate contract prices and commercial terms.\n\nEnsure procurement activities align with approved budgets and project timelines.\n\nContract Administration\nAdminister building contracts and consultant agreements.\n\nEvaluate and certify contractor payment applications.\n\nAssess and negotiate variation orders and contractual claims.\n\nEnsure contractual obligations are met by all parties.\n\nCommercial Reporting\nPrepare monthly financial and commercial reports.\n\nReport on project financial performance and key commercial risks.\n\nAssist with final account negotiations and project close-out.\n\nAcquisitions & Development Feasibility\nLand Acquisition Support\nAssist in identifying suitable land acquisition opportunities for residential developments.\n\nConduct preliminary desktop assessments of potential development sites.\n\nCoordinate due diligence investigations, including legal, technical, environmental, planning, and infrastructure assessments.\n\nReview zoning rights, development constraints, and planning requirements.\n\nLiaise with landowners, brokers, attorneys, and local authorities during acquisition processes.\n\nFinancial Feasibility Analysis\nPrepare and evaluate development feasibility models.\n\nAssess project viability, return on investment (ROI), internal rate of return (IRR), and project profitability.\n\nAnalyse acquisition costs, infrastructure requirements, development costs, and revenue assumptions.\n\nSupport investment committee submissions and acquisition recommendations.\n\nMonitor market trends and property values to inform acquisition decisions.\n\nStakeholder Engagement\nParticipate in negotiations relating to land acquisitions and development agreements.\n\nEngage with government authorities and service providers regarding development approvals.\n\nProject Controls & Risk Management\nDevelop and implement project governance frameworks.\n\nMonitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies.\n\nManage programme schedules and critical path activities.\n\nEnsure quality assurance procedures are adhered to throughout project delivery.\n\nDrive value engineering initiatives and continuous improvement practices.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's Degree in one of the following:\nConstruction Management\n\nQuantity Surveying\n\nCivil Engineering\n\nProperty Development\n\nExperience\nMinimum 3-5 years' experience in residential property development and project management.\n\nProven experience managing multi-unit residential developments from acquisition through completion.\n\nExperience with land acquisition, due diligence, and feasibility assessments.\n\nSound knowledge of South African planning, development, and construction regulations.\n\nExperience managing professional teams, contractors, and multiple concurrent projects.\n\nPlease note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.\nYour CV will be retained on our database for future opportunities that may match your profile. 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