Job Summary:

• The Project Director/Head of Project is responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, execution, and delivery of property development projects, ensuring alignment with the Company’s vision and business objectives. Acting as a key liaison between project teams, consultants, contractors, and senior management, the incumbent ensures that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and according to quality and safety standards. The Project Director plays a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

The Incumbent is responsible for most or all of the following areas:

Project Oversight & Strategy

• Lead and oversee the execution of multiple development projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with company goals, timelines, and budgets.
• Provide high-level project planning and strategic input in collaboration with the COO and senior leadership.

Project Management & Delivery

• Define project scopes, deliverables, and milestones, and drive timely execution with internal teams and external partners.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, technical, and financial compliance requirements.

Feasibility & Risk Management

• Oversee feasibility studies and market assessments to evaluate commercial viability and risk exposure.
• Identify and resolve project issues, delays, and risks, escalating critical matters to the COO promptly.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Sales & Marketing, Finance, Design, and Planning teams to ensure project alignment and commercial success.
• Support marketing strategies and contribute to achieving sales KPIs through collaborative initiatives.

Stakeholder & Consultant Management

• Engage and manage consultants, contractors, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project approvals and execution.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with government bodies, business partners, and regulatory agencies.

Governance, Policy & SOPs

• Develop and implement best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and governance frameworks to enhance project management effectiveness.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing project team; cultivate project management competencies and business acumen across the team.
• Promote accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement within the team culture.
• At any time, company can review, at its own discretion, the job roles and responsibilities according to its strategy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in property development or construction management, with at least 8 years in a senior project leadership role.
• Proven track record in leading end-to-end development projects for residential, commercial, or mixed-use properties.
• Sound knowledge of development lifecycles, construction methods, authority processes, and project delivery best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Able to work under pressure, manage complexity, and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and interpersonal effectiveness across various organizational levels.