Project Development & Investment, Director

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Project Investment Strategy Planning & Leadership

• Advise the CEO on short-, medium-, and long-term real estate development and investment strategies aligned with the Group’s overall direction.
• Lead the research, selection, and proposal of new investment projects; assess feasibility, efficiency, risks, and strategic fit.
• Propose project development models, investment structures, partnership approaches, and implementation roadmaps.
• Represent the Group in working with government authorities, departments, and agencies regarding project approvals and implementation under state regulations and policies.

2. End-to-End Project Development Management

• Direct and oversee the entire project lifecycle, including:
  • Pre-feasibility (Pre-FS) and feasibility studies (FS)
  • Planning, legal procedures, and investment policy approvals
  • Design, construction, and execution
  • Project completion and operational handover
• Coordinate and supervise internal teams and external consultants (planning, design, legal, finance, etc.).
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within quality standards, controlled cost, and meet approved financial targets.

3. Capital Mobilization & Partner Development

• Build, maintain, and develop strong relationships with:
  • Strategic investors
  • Domestic and international financial institutions
  • Joint venture and strategic partners
• Negotiate, propose, and execute optimal funding and investment cooperation structures for each project.
• Balance interests and appropriately allocate risks among project stakeholders.

4. Financial Control & Investment Risk Management

• Closely monitor project budgets, cash flow, and capital efficiency.
• Conduct periodic evaluations of investment performance versus plan.
• Identify early risks (legal, financial, market, schedule, etc.) and propose mitigation solutions.
• Be accountable to the CEO for financial outcomes and risks of the assigned project portfolio.

5. Team Management & Development

• Build and develop a professional and effective Project Development organization.
• Recruit, train, and develop successor talent.
• Set objectives, evaluate performance, and motivate the team.

6. External Relations & Legal Compliance

• Maintain strong relationships with government authorities, local administrations, and stakeholders.
• Ensure all investment and development activities fully comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Work closely with Legal, Finance, and Internal Control departments to ensure transparency and compliance.

7. Reporting & Accountability to CEO

• Provide periodic and ad-hoc reports on project progress, performance, risks, and mitigation proposals.
• Take full accountability for the results of the Project Development division.
• Coordinate with functional departments to ensure synchronized project execution.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the CEO at different stages of development.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Construction, Architecture, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related fields.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate investment and project development; at least 5 years in senior management roles.
• Experience working with government authorities and implementing projects under regulatory frameworks.
• Experience representing state capital or working in state-owned or joint-venture entities is an advantage.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Project development and full lifecycle management
• Market analysis, business modeling, FS / Pre-FS
• Business case development, investment proposals, term sheets
• High-level negotiation with partners, investors, and authorities
• Integrated financial, investment, commercial, and legal thinking
• Deep understanding of real estate market and investment processes
• Fluent English (professional & conversational)

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ownership mindset, integrity, confidentiality
• Decisive and fully accountable for investment outcomes
• Ability to work under high pressure and handle complex situations
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with senior stakeholders
• Agile and adaptable to new business models.