AddressAbout Metro
Metro Homes is one of the South Australia’s leading home builders and land developers, having most recently been ranked at number 4 in the HIA Residential Builders in SA for volume of homes completed. We are also part of the greater Creation Homes Group, operating in 4 states and with a development portfolio in excess of $1.5 Billion. Our land development team boasts a large portfolio of projects in all areas of the state ranging from small subdivisions to large a pipe line master planned communities in Mount Barker, Angle Vale, Woodcroft and Concordia to be delivered over the next 7 years.
At Metro Homes, our unique advantage is that we are both the land developer and builder, providing a high level of control over both the land development and building process for our clients.
Our success comes from our culture, with our staff being acknowledged as amongst the best in the industry and we pride ourselves in our ability to retain our high achievers.
The role – Assistant Development Manager
An Assistant Development Manager will be responsible for assisting the Land Development team in all aspects of the land development life cycle from land identification and feasibility to design and finally through the construction, delivery of the completed allotments.
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic self-starter, someone who can work both autonomously and within a team environment. The role is suited to a recent graduate who is looking to learn client side project management skills with an interest in pursuing a career within the land development industry.
Key responsibilities of this challenging and rewarding role include:
- Assist the Development Manager to coordinate and deliver on all aspects of a land development project from Concept/Feasibility to design through to construction and delivery.
- Assist the DM in managing budgets and programs to ensure projects are delivered in a timely manner in accordance with the acquisition strategy and feasibility.
- Assist the DM in managing key stakeholder relationships both internal and external
- Coordination and providing direction where required to external consultants including Engineers, Landscape Architects and Urban Planners.
- Preparation of reports, budgets and forecasts in line with financial management targets.
- Contributing to sales and marketing activities and the acquisition of future projects.
The candidate
First and foremost we are looking for someone with a “can do” attitude, a motivated team player and problem solver with the following essential attributes:
- Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Engineering, Property or a related discipline.
- Recent Graduate to three years’ experience having worked for an engineering consultancy builder/contractor or developer.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and attention to detail. The ability to prioritise effectively and thrive in a busy and varied environment.
- Problem solving and negotiation skills with the ability to think outside of the square.
- A car and valid driver’s licence
We offer
An energetic workplace that is ideal for the right candidate to foster their career. Exposure to all aspects of a wide range of land development projects, unique in the industry. We see ourselves as an employer of choice and you will be amongst like-minded thinkers who enjoy the unique challenge that the development industry presents.
An attractive remuneration package and benefits will be offered to the successful candidate in line with relevant experience.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Salary and benefits will be in line with experience.
If you think this role is what you are really looking for please apply to Chris Buttignol, General Manager (SA House & Land)
Applications close Friday 21st June, 2024.
***No recruitment agencies please and given the high number of candidates we will only be contacting those who are short-listed for this role.***
