Real Estate - Project/Construction Management Director

The Development Director will be responsible for managing the analysis and development of new and existing real estate projects in Japan. The Development Director will report directly to the Japan MD and close collaboration with executives based in Singapore, Shanghai, London and Los Angeles.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements:
The Development Manager will have an academic and/or applied background that includes the following:

• A minimum Bachelor in Business / Arts, or equivalent, supplemented by training in building sciences, construction, architecture, civil engineering and/or urban planning preferred
• At least 10 years of experience in the real estate industry completing a number of successful real estate development projects on time and within budget, preferably with at least 5 years in Japan
• A comprehensive understanding of market analysis, development feasibility analysis, proforma cash flow, development management, approvals processes, and construction through to customer care
• A focused individual who is skilled at contract negotiations, managing consultants and the approvals process, as well as proforma financial modeling and costing analysis
• A disciplined individual with a reputation as a team player and collaborator who knows how to get things done on time and within budget
• A creative problem-solver who knows when to act independently yet consults the senior management team when necessary and well in advance of crisis situations with foresight and integrity
• Fluency in both Japanese and English
  
  Responsibilities:
• Serve as liaison and representative with the company's local Japanese development partners
• Comprehensive detailed analysis of current projects, with scheduled updates
• Prepare budgeting and Business Plans for prospective Development Projects
• Completing development of a standard bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly project report for each project
• Completing development projects from acquisition through approvals, construction and customer care on time and on budget
• Completing summary reports of each project for corporate reporting with three audiences in mind:
  o Local development partners
  o Internal corporate reporting
  o External investors and/or financial partners