Development Manager (Delivery) – Residential Property Development
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A Development Manager (Delivery) plans, oversees, and delivers residential property projects from inception to completion, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery against Citra's strategy targets.
About this role
About Citra
Citra is a property and technology company working to improve the global housing industry. Our mission is to address the housing shortage by creating high-quality affordable homes.
With a pipeline of 4000 units in the Western Cape, we are looking for a passionate and driven Development Manager to join our team.
Working from our Head office in Cape Town, you will help manage projects from inception through to completion, ensuring they meet Citra's strategy targets on time and within budget.
What the Role Offers
- Meaningful Projects: Be at the forefront of delivering innovative housing solutions, in large-scale aspirational and affordable neighbourhoods.
- Unique Experience: Gain deep experience in our vertically integrated model, from design and technology integration to production and final delivery.
- Career Growth: Develop your skills in a culture of innovation and continuous learning, with opportunities for career progression as we expand.
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a mission-driven environment that values creativity, quality, and respect.
What we’re looking for
- A relevant tertiary qualification in the Built environment i.e. Engineering, Building Science, Construction Management, or a related field.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in residential property development, encompassing all work stages from inception to handover.
- Financial modelling competencies
- A passion for innovation and a desire to challenge the status quo in the construction industry.
- A tech-savvy individual with an interest in how data and new technologies can improve project outcomes.
- A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive, and Citra would be entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description or in accordance with operational requirements.
The duties listed in this job description are not exhaustive, and Citra would be entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities which fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description or in accordance with operational requirements.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in Citra's work and how your experience aligns with this role.
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