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Director of property development
Property development managers oversee large-scale projects that have a lasting impact on towns and cities. At the crossroads of finance, management and architectural design, this job requires strategic vision, leadership and a mastery of economic and regulatory issues. In this article, you’ll find out more about the tasks and skills of a property development manager, and the training required to become one.
The business
What is a Property Development Director?
Its role
The Property Development Director manages all property projects from conception to marketing. You orchestrate the development phases, coordinate the technical teams and manage the budgets. Your mission: to transform a property vision into a profitable, sustainable reality.
Its field of action
As a Property Development Manager, you will be working at the heart of a dynamic ecosystem. Your professional environment ranges from property development agencies to major property development groups. You will be involved in a wide range of projects, including multi-family housing, offices and shopping centres. This diversity enriches your expertise and multiplies your career opportunities in the property sector.
The functions
What are the duties of a property development manager?
Your day-to-day work as a property development manager will involve a variety of strategic and operational tasks.
You define the development strategy for property projects
You manage budgets and optimise the profitability of operations
You manage multidisciplinary teams on each project
You negotiate with financial partners and investors
You will supervise project management from design to delivery
You coordinate relations with architects and design offices
You validate regulatory aspects and administrative authorisations
You analyse local markets to identify opportunities
Qualifications
The qualities and skills needed to be a good property development manager
Leadership and management
Your ability to bring together diverse technical teams is a major asset. You inspire confidence in employees and partners while maintaining the efficiency of complex property projects.
Financial and legal expertise
Mastery of financial packages and property regulations is essential. You analyse the profitability of operations and anticipate legal constraints to secure each property development.
Commercial vision and negotiation
Your ability to persuade makes it easier to negotiate with investors and local authorities. This skill optimises the conditions for development and maximises the commercial success of property developments.
The benefits
What are the advantages of being a property development manager?
This job gives you a direct impact on urban development and the creation of living spaces. You will play an active role in the development of our regions, while working in a dynamic economic sector. The real estate projects that you manage transform the urban landscape in a tangible way and meet the needs of society.
Your expertise in property development opens up exceptional career prospects. Autonomous decision-making and strategic responsibility will enhance your professional profile. You could progress to General Manager, Regional Director or specialise in urban development and regional policies.
Remuneration
Property development director: salary and career development
The job of Property Development Director offers attractive remuneration, which rises significantly with experience. At the start of your career, you can expect a salary of 45,000 euros gross per annum. After a few years’ experience, this salary rises to €80,000 and can reach up to €120,000 gross per year. Your career prospects will take you towards the general management of property groups or strategic positions in regional development.
Up to
120 000€
Salary per year
Training courses
How do I get to be a property development manager?
Our training courses
If you want to become a real estate development manager in a good company, you need to follow the right training at a recognised school like INSEEC. INSEEC offers you several courses of excellence tailored to the requirements of the real estate sector, combining strategic management and specialised technical expertise.
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