Assistant Development Manager

Under the Pallas Group umbrella, we have two purpose-driven, ambitious brands inspired by a passion for excellence within the funds management and property industries.

Pallas Capital is a debt and equity fund manager specialising in the financing of Australian and New Zealand Commercial Real Estate. The business was established in direct response to the growing lack of credit in Australia’s mid-range property market; a situation exacerbated by the shortage of reputable, risk-adverse, non-bank lenders.

Fortis our property development business, has a portfolio of more than $750 million in successfully completed residential and commercial projects, with a further $560 million to be completed by the end of the year.

Due to continued growth, our Fortis Development team has an opportunity for an Assistant Development Manager (ADM).

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established Melbourne team. The role is responsible for the delivery of certain aspects of developments across multiple regions whilst ensuring adherence to the guidance and decisions provided by senior team members. The ADM works closely with other team members in supporting the development process to achieve project objectives together.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with preparation and maintaining detailed feasibility analyses for new development opportunities.
• Assisting with preparation of detailed project briefs and information memorandums for consultants, financiers and stakeholders.
• Assisting with detailed market analysis and effective presentation of findings to senior leaders.
• Completing detailed project design briefs directed by senior team members.
• Negotiation, procurement and assisting in management of consultant teams for various stages of the project lifecycle as directed.
• Assisting in development delivery and coordination of external consultant teams in preparation and lodgement of applications for planning authorities.
• Continued management as directed of project financials including feasibility analyses, budgets and forecasting.
• Assisting in managing and collaborating with project managers and builders to achieve successful delivery of project outcomes to exceptionally high standards.
• Supporting senior team members in negotiations with external stakeholders to ensure the best commercial outcome is balanced with brand principles, reputation and project objectives
• Ensuring projects remains efficient and up to date on all administrative tasks including financials, project reporting and general project duties as directed by senior team members.
• Assisting with valuations and compilation of briefing documentation with senior team members.
• Assisting in coordination of authority certifications and registrations to enable project settlements, handover and occupation.

About you

• A relevant bachelor’s degree and/or postgraduate credentials in property, commerce, engineering, construction, design or other related field.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience in development or other related field.
• Exposure to projects of varying scales applicable to the company’s portfolio.
• Exposure to feasibility analyses, authority approvals and delivery of development projects.
• Exposure to development projects in residential, mixed-use and/or commercial sectors.
• Starting to build a stakeholder network including sales/leasing agents, designers, consultants, builders and authorities.
• Strong computer skills including MS Office with particularly strong skills in MS Excel.
• Highly effective communication style, both written and verbal.
• Able to plan effectively, solve challenging problems and assist senior team members in achieving project objectives.
• Ability to identify and foster positive internal and external stakeholder rapport, including executive and authority stakeholders.
• A passion for delivering complex design-led projects to the highest quality.

Why Pallas Group

The people are entrepreneurial, the business is young and proving itself fast: it is a great time to join the group. Pallas is committed to growth and to involving high performers in the achievement of results. The role suits candidates with energy, ambition and technical capability. This is a real opportunity for someone to make an impact and show what they are capable of next. Importantly, we seek to make Pallas Group a great place to work. We care for our team inside and outside of work, and we provide a dynamic work environment where we work together collaboratively. Given our size, our people are given the opportunity to make a difference, own the work they do and grow their career as the business continues grow.

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