Assistant Development Manager

About the role

Working closely with senior management and the wider project team, the Assistant Development Manager will assist across the development lifecycle, with a strong focus on design coordination, approvals, consultant management, procurement and construction delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in managing residential development projects from planning and development approval through design, construction and completion.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, planners, certifiers, quantity surveyors and other external consultants.
• Support project planning, programming, budgeting, cost control, risk management and regular project reporting.
• Assist with consultant and contractor procurement, fee proposals, scope reviews, appointments and contract administration.
• Monitor design development and ensure consultant deliverables are coordinated, complete and aligned with project requirements.
• Assist with DA, SSDA, CC and other authority / approval processes and maintain approval trackers and project documentation.
• Liaise with builders, contractors and consultants during construction, including attending project and site meetings.
• Review project progress, identify potential risks, delays, design issues and commercial issues, and escalate them to senior management.
• Assist with feasibility reviews, value management and opportunities to improve project outcomes.
• Build effective relationships with authorities, consultants, builders, agents and other project stakeholders.

About you

• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant property development and/or construction experience.
• Direct project experience working for a property developer, residential builder / head contractor, or an integrated developer-builder.
• Practical understanding of the residential development and construction lifecycle in NSW.
• Experience coordinating consultants and working directly with builders / contractors on live projects.
• Exposure to development approvals, design coordination, procurement and construction delivery.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, engineering and construction documentation.
• Preferably educated in Australia, with a tertiary qualification in Property Development, Construction Management, Project Management, Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Proficient or native English written and verbal communication skills.
• Commercially minded, organised and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proactive, hands-on and willing to take ownership of tasks and follow matters through to completion.

About us

KDC Australia is an Australian property development business focused on high-quality residential projects in New South Wales. Please view our webiste at: https://www.kdcaustralia.com.au/

Benefits

• Direct exposure to the full property development lifecycle on active Sydney residential projects.
• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and take on increasing project responsibility.
• A hands-on developer environment with strong exposure to design, approvals, procurement and construction.
• A collaborative team environment and genuine opportunity for career progression.