JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Development Manager is a key leadership role responsible for directing the full development lifecycle of major residential, commercial, and retail components within Grand Blue City — a flagship, mixed-use, and tourism-led urban development. This role bridges strategic planning, investment viability, design leadership, stakeholder coordination, all the way to delivery readiness including close coordination with sales, marketing and asset/facilities management across complex, high-value projects.

As a senior leader within the development team, the SDM is expected to drive commercial outcomes, manage cross-functional teams, and influence decision-making at executive and board levels.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Development Strategy & Portfolio Leadership

• Lead the end-to-end development strategy for assigned districts or asset classes (residential, commercial, retail).
• Shape the highest and best use mix, define product strategy, and oversee master planning outcomes.
• Evaluate and present development opportunities, feasibility models, and investment recommendations for board approval.
• Work closely with finance and strategy teams on phasing plans, ROI targets, and funding requirements.

2. Asset & Product Development

• Define the product vision and development brief for:

▪️ Residential: villas, apartments, branded residences, affordable and luxury segments

▪️ Commercial: office towers, innovation districts, business hubs

▪️ Retail: malls, high-street retail, F&B zones, experiential clusters

• Collaborate with brokers, retail advisors, and operators to ensure market-fit and commercial competitiveness.
• Drive positioning and differentiation of assets to support leasing, sales, or operator engagement.

3. Consultant, Design & Technical Oversight

• Lead the selection and management of master planners, architects, engineers, and urban consultants.
• Review and approve all key design submissions, ensuring alignment with commercial goals, cost targets, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive cross-disciplinary coordination, from concept design through to IFC (Issued for Construction) packages.
• Lead value engineering initiatives in collaboration with cost and project teams without compromising on vision.

4. Regulatory & Stakeholder Interface

• Oversee the planning approvals, zoning compliance, and regulatory processes for assigned projects.
• Represent Grand Blue City with key stakeholders, including government entities, infrastructure providers, partners, and investors.
• Lead internal coordination with legal, finance, commercial, and project management to ensure end-to-end alignment.

5. Delivery & Handover Transition

• Work with project management and construction teams to ensure development intent is executed during delivery.
• Monitor project performance through KPI dashboards, milestone tracking, and executive reporting.
• Support leasing and sales activation efforts and coordinate handover to asset management and operations teams.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Real Estate, Architecture, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related discipline. Master’s Degree (MBA, MRED, Urban Planning) preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in real estate development with strong exposure to mixed-use, residential, commercial, and retail asset classes
• Proven ability to lead large, high-profile projects from concept to delivery
• Strong grasp of financial modelling, investment metrics, and development structuring
• Familiarity with hospitality, waterfront, and destination-led urban development
• Experience working with international consultants, investors, and operators