Head of Development

Recruiter:

Greys Personnel

Job Ref:

PE000957/M

Date posted:

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking a qualified and experienced Head of Development to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

Minimum of 8+ years in Development Planning and Project Management.
4+ years of Team Management.

Summary of Job:
The Head of Development contributes to the company’s success by providing strategic planning, project management, and financial oversight in new and existing build development projects while maintaining the highest standards of excellence in terms of quality.

The role is responsible for the implementation of property projects, including project execution, financial and risk management, partnering, contract development, and administration and supervision of the construction projects to completion. Responsibilities commence in the development lifecycle at project scoping, launch, through to construction, and the ultimate handover to the clients.

The Head of Development is also in charge of all external contracts with project professionals and service providers for developments that are under construction.

Responsibilities:
Project Oversight:

Tender approval and budget management.
Ongoing contribution to managing the cost of design, including the analysis of the design and specifications.
Monthly project reporting on project budget including the preparation of variation control management.
Ongoing budget performance and management in line with overall profit margin as well as value engineering.
Communicate and manage all issues and risks affecting the projects.
Cash Flow forecasting and submitting any costs (outside the scope of the key contract) for bi-monthly cash flow.
Ensure that the projects are effectively handed over by the Establishment to the end user/client.

Professional Management:

Appointment of professional team and contract process oversight.
Lead and manage a large team of professional consultants to ensure effective project delivery.
Monitor the main contractor and subcontractor performance during the construction phase.
Push the team to deliver innovative solutions during problem-solving in the project lifecycle.

Team Leadership and Development Team Management:

Manage the team and growth in the development and project team.
Upskill, mentor, and develop the talent of the development and project team.
Lead and nurture the team to achieve overall business objectives.

Leadership and Management Committee:

Reporting development and review for leadership, shareholders, and board meetings.
Oversee the scheduling of projects in line with the establishment of company goals and objectives.
Developing systems and SOP’s for the company.
Divisional overheads and budget management.
Managing the division in terms of revenue and profit targets.
Strategic oversight of all functions within the development and project team as well as the organization at large.
Weekly and monthly reporting review and exec summary for leadership.
Contribute toward any HR and company culture initiatives on a leadership level.

Salary:
Market-related.

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