Head of Development Department (VAC-A708)

Job description

Our client is a Property Development Company in Limassol looking for a Head of Development Department. In this role you will be reporting directly to the CEO.

Job Duties

• Full investment, design, construction and commissioning management on behalf of the client and external partners;
• Initiation and provision of high-speed launch of new projects (on the instructions of CEO);
• Check the projects budgets and control of their execution;
• Formulation of goals and objectives for team members, creating entire work plan and allocation resources for all projects, liaising with other departments;
• Project’s teams coordination (project manages, engineers, design team, cost managers, document controllers and etc.);
• Effective selection, management and control of architects, consultants, subcontractors and main contractors, vendors and suppliers;
• Centralized system for monitoring the progress and quality of design and construction, supervising tendering and procurement procedures;
• Ensuring high quality of construction and finishing works and implementation of the process control system for project delivery;
• Creation of a communication/reporting system and standards for the management of external projects;
• Search for new technologies, materials, innovations;
• Creation of organizational and technical manuals for all activities in Development Department;
• High level of customer satisfaction as well as providing customization for customers;
• Lead, coach and develop a team to increase performance and contribute in achieving business goals, motivation of team members;
• Coordinate all resources allocation between projects;
• Constantly improving the efficiency of the existing organizational structure of the Development Department in order to improve the quality of work and increase productivity;
• Creation of weekly financial and technical reports for CEO and external partners (design/construction progress for all assets, compliance with schedules, budget and actual expenses, funds receipts, profitability);
• Effective communication with other departments and companies of the Group.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering/ Architecture/ Construction Management or related discipline;
• At least 15 years’ experience in the construction industry among which minimum 7 in project management role
• Experience in high scale residential projects
• In-depth understanding of construction procedures and material and project management principles
• Fluent in Greek and English
• Excellent planning and problem solving skills
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure, motivate employees

TO APPLY for this job opportunity, send your CV (in English please) and include the reference: Head of Development Department - VAC-A708. We look forward to hearing from you!