About the Group
Oliver Hume Group is a multi-faceted integrated residential real estate services organisation with over 70 years of experience. Organised into specialist divisions, our people are experts in their respective fields which means that whatever our client needs, they have the most qualified team working for them. Oliver Hume is embarking on an exciting strategic journey as we plan for the future growth of the company.
Oliver Hume Property Funds (OHPF) is the Funds Management division of Oliver Hume, one of Australia’s largest multi-disciplinary property services companies. OHPF acquires and develops property, on behalf of investors, to generate exceptional returns. OHPF has an outstanding track record of delivering quality residential projects.
About the Opportunity
We currently have an exciting newly created opportunity for an experienced development professional to join as Projects Director. This role will manage the successful delivery of a complex residential development projects portfolio safely, within program, within budget and to high-quality utilising a team of internal and external team members.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer OHPF, this role will initially oversee the following projects;
- Commencement of Onkaparinga Heights (SA land subdivision community ~ 1000 lots)
- Golden Grove rezoning (SA ~ 400 to 700 lots)
- Altona North redevelopment (circa 800 dwellings)
- Delivery of OHPF’s first Land Lease Community in Geelong
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, expanding and agile property company working within an experienced and motivated team.
Some duties and responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring the projects are scoped, designed, and delivered to achieve project vision and required profitability.
- Proactive and effective characterisation, identification and mitigation of risks.
- Leading, directing and managing resources to ensure all aspects of project delivery are achieved
- Providing strategic insights into the approvals process to futureproof the delivery pipeline.
- Ensure projects are being delivered in-line with the OHPF projects Governance Framework
- Leading, managing and coaching team members to build their engagement, capabilities and knowledge.
- Participate in key industry events to ensure business outcomes are achieved and industry strength is recognised.
About the Person
The successful candidate will have:
- Appropriate tertiary qualifications in either; architecture, engineering, planning, property or construction
- At least 10 years’ experience in leading residential projects
- Significant experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Proven commercial acumen with the ability to apply and maintain a focus on improving financial outcomes
- Proven understanding of the development industry with a focus on key drivers and the ability to tailor the product mix to suit varying market trends/consumer sentiment
- Along with the technical skills, high level of emotional intelligence, sound written and verbal communication skills, a strong business acumen, an ability to embrace new initiatives, and the drive and self-motivation to produce positive outcomes both on the project and within the business.
- High degree of motivation and self-drive.
- Strong attention to detail.
If you meet the above requirements and are excited about this great opportunity, then we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and covering letter by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ link below.
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