Project Development Officer

Office location: Makati

Work setup: Full onsite

Schedule: Monday to Friday, Dayshift

Role Overview

The Project Development Office r oversees the end-to-end development of real estate projects, from feasibility assessment and planning through project launch, implementation, and turnover. The role is responsible for conducting financial, market, and site analyses, driving project approvals, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are commercially viable, delivered on schedule, and aligned with business objectives. This position plays a key role in managing project performance, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant experience in project development, strictly within the real estate or property development industry.
• Experience handling the end-to-end project development lifecycle, including feasibility studies, project planning, project launch, implementation, and turnover.
• Strong background in financial feasibility analysis, market research, financial modeling, and project evaluation.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams, consultants, contractors, and government agencies throughout the project development process.
• Knowledge of land acquisition, project conceptualization, regulatory requirements, and project approvals is highly preferred.
• CPA, MBA, or other relevant postgraduate qualifications are an advantage.
• Strong analytical, project management, stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full project development lifecycle, from project evaluation and feasibility studies through project launch, implementation, turnover, and project close-out.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies, market research, site analyses, and investment evaluations to assess project viability and support strategic business decisions.
• Develop project concepts, business models, implementation plans, and secure internal project approvals.
• Coordinate technical, financial, and regulatory due diligence activities related to land acquisition and new project opportunities.
• Prepare project financial models, budgets, pricing strategies, and business case presentations for management approval.
• Develop project timelines and work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure projects meet approved budgets, schedules, quality standards, and business objectives.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, resolve implementation issues, and recommend corrective actions to minimize delays.
• Coordinate project launch activities with Sales, Marketing, Design, Construction, Finance, and other support teams to ensure project readiness.
• Monitor project financial performance and profitability against approved targets and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Oversee project turnover and close-out activities, ensuring smooth handover to Property Management, Customer Service, and other operational teams.
• Liaise with external consultants, contractors, utility providers, and government agencies to obtain permits, licenses, and regulatory approvals while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and development requirements.
• Prepare regular project status reports, financial updates, risk assessments, and presentations for management and key stakeholders.