Development Director (Architecture)

MBA in Real Estate Finance and/or B.S. Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
Five years or more of hotel development or related experience
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
Very good communication skills in English; proficiency in second languages in SEA is an asset.
Acquire strong relationships with relevant Government bureaus is advantageous.
Able to relocate for remote projects
Strong working knowledge of management procedures, scheduling, budgeting, and program implementation
Experience with financial underwriting of similar project budgets and proforma
Strong working knowledge of building design, development and project management processes and procedures
Strong written and oral communication skills
Must be organized and meticulous with a proactive and collaborative approach to completing projects and meeting deadlines
Strong MS Office Skills including MS Project and Excel
Real Estate finance background preferred
AutoCAD and Sketch up experience preferred

Manage all aspects of the development process for projects around the Southeast Asia. Oversee the development of the portfolio that includes 7 hotels to be developed over next two years
Oversee the planning and design, securing entitlement/zoning approvals, project scheduling, RFP responses, project budgeting and project reporting
Assist with land or property acquisition, due diligence, and underwriting with Acquisition team
Responsible for preparing design, development and financial solutions for projects inclusive of RFP responses
Create and maintain detailed development budgets and cash flow projections
Develop and monitor project schedules and milestones
Oversee project funding and disbursement requirements
Assist in negotiating and administering project agreements for consultants, 3rd party vendors and contractors
Responsible for development and construction of the projects
Deliver project according to specifications, standards, timeline, and budget
Secure all planning, construction, zoning, building and other statutory permits required in each jurisdiction including hotel operating permit
Developing projects together with site acquisition team to completion of construction, liaise with the operations team to ensure that the hotel standards are implemented with respect to the individual hotels
Coordinate with product development team and marketing to ensure project meets Brand objectives and customers requirement
Develop development guideline, process checklist, defecting and commissioning checklist
Coordinate with operations, finance, and pre-opening team to establish project and pre-opening timeline and budget
Assist in the site selection for the hotels within the territories, coordinate the overall design development and construction of the hotels through designated Technical Consultants
Coordinate the major development contracts with the lead consultants, establish and maintain a detailed reporting program for the development status of individual hotels and the overall hotel development program
Implement design standards, tender methods, construction management in line with regional customs and requirements, maintain the master schedule for the development of individual hotels from concept to completion to record principal activities and identify critical dates, approve and appoint the long items suppliers for individual hotels, nominate and award contractors for enabling and main works packages and ensure delivery of the projects on time and on budget.