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 robust 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 Recent South Wales. Please view our webiste at: https://www.kdcaustralia.com.au/

Perks

- 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.

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