cygnify - Development Manager

• DEVELOPMENT PLANNING & PROJECT INITIATION • Lead the initial development stage for assigned projects, including project definition, scope, timelines, and development strategy. • Prepare and coordinate responses to RFPs (Requests for Proposal), ensuring all submissions meet required technical, commercial, and timing standards. • Support feasibility and concept development activities, including inputs to land use planning, massing, unit mix, infrastructure considerations, and development phasing. • Identify development constraints and risks early (technical, authority, commercial, programme) and propose mitigation plans. • TECHNICAL COORDINATION & PRE-CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT • Manage and review pre-construction and land development deliverables (site planning, grading, utilities, infrastructure and design reviews). • Ensure alignment across design, engineering, quantity surveying, and construction disciplines, with strong understanding of real estate and construction terminology, codes, and documentation. • Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure accuracy, completeness, and readiness of drawings, specifications, BOQs, and authority submissions (as applicable). • PROJECT DELIVERY MANAGEMENT • Manage development projects end-to-end (depending on scale), including commercial management and project management activities to ensure delivery within agreed scope, cost, time, and quality. • Oversee turnkey delivery requirements for resorts, buildings, residential, or other projects as directed by management. • Drive execution discipline through structured workplans, milestone tracking, and issue resolution. • COST CONTROL, VALUE ENGINEERING & QUALITY • Prepare and maintain project cost and quality monitoring, including identifying value engineering opportunities and cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality and brand standards. • Ensure quality benchmarks are defined and monitored, supporting approvals of materials, finishes, and key deliverables where required. • REPORTING & STAKEHOLDER COMMUNICATION • Provide clear project updates to management through monthly (or agreed) progress reports covering programme, cost, risks, quality, and decisions required. • Facilitate effective communication and coordination across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring clear direction, follow-up, and accountability. • BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT • Provide relevant inputs to the identification and evaluation of development and business opportunities, including early assessment of potential new projects. • Support strategic reviews and contribute to broader development planning and portfolio thinking.