Development Manager
Become an expert in property development and manage large projects.
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- What's it like to be a Development Manager?
- How to become a Development Manager
- Latest Development Manager jobs
- Top skills and experience for Development Managers
- Is Development Manager the right role for you?
- Development Manager role reviews
What's it like to be a Development Manager?
Development Managers manage property development projects. They are property development experts who oversee a development project through its various phases including planning, construction, sales and leasing.
Tasks and duties
- Ensuring the timely and on–budget delivery of property development projects.
- Determining and developing project feasibility.
- Determining project costs and timelines.
- Selecting sites for development.
- Applying for construction and development approvals.
- Selecting contractors via tender process.
- Overseeing development project through planning, construction, sale and leasing phases.
- Overseeing the development of property sites in commercial, residential, retail, industrial or mixed–use zones.
- Applying project management skills and methodologies.
How to become a Development Manager
It is possible to work as a Development Manager without formal qualifications; however, around half of the people in this occupation have a university degree. Some have undertaken postgraduate study. It is also recommended to join the Australian Property Institute (API) upon graduating from an accredited course of study.
- Complete a qualification such as the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate. This is typically a three–year course of full–time study.
- Consider completing postgraduate study such as the Master of Project Management. This is typically a two–year course of full–time study.
- Register with the API. Registration pathways vary depending on experience level and qualifications, but typically require the completion of an accredited course such as the Bachelor of Property and Real Estate.
- You may need to consider building experience in an Assistant Development Manager role before progressing to a Development Manager role.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Development Manager employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Property Development
Feasibility Studies
Development Management
Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Residential Developments
Construction Management
Project Feasibility
Cash Flows
Project Delivery
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Latest Development Manager reviews
Aug 2023
Experienced in all aspects of the development process, from initial feasibility and concept through to key hand over for end users.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Construction Management (Honours)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationReal Estate & Property
The good thingsRole is all encompassing in end to end delivery of projects. It is rewarding to see a concept come to life and a legacy left for many to enjoy.
The challengesThe role can be quite demanding and challenges consistently surface that need a well considered approach too, especially in times of a stressed/challenged industry.
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Aug 2019
Workforce development is a great way to improve the systems that underpin better services for people who face challenges in our communities.
Reviewer's QualificationGraduate Certificate of Management
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationAlcohol and drugs
The good thingsWorking with organisations to upskill the capacity of their workers to help their clients.
Great variety and work with a wide range of interesting people.
The challengesSecuring funding in a complex funding environment.
Challenging stigma and discrimination against people with alcohol and drug issues.
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