Real Estate Development Manager

About the role

Costa Navarino is looking for a Development Manager to join its Real Estate Development team, reporting to the Development Director and based at the Athens headquarters. The role manages and oversees residential developments from concept design through permitting, detailed design, procurement, construction support and handover, working closely with the Design, Project Management and Sales & Marketing teams.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and oversee residential development projects through all stages of delivery, meeting agreed timelines, budgets, quality standards and objectives.
• Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure effective communication, coordination and decision-making.
• Prepare, maintain and monitor development appraisals, business plans, budgets and financial forecasts, reporting accurately to senior management.
• Manage design coordination with the Design and Project Management teams and external consultants.
• Oversee permitting processes with consultants, internal teams and authorities.
• Support procurement and construction activities in line with design intent, budget and objectives.
• Manage external advisors and consultants, reviewing deliverables for quality, programme and cost.
• Identify project risks and support key milestones.
• Contribute to improving residential products using market insights, customer feedback and sales strategy.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate or a related field.
• 7-10 years of professional experience in Real Estate Development, Construction Management, Project Management or a related field.
• Proven experience managing complex development projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the full development delivery process, including design coordination, permitting, procurement and construction.
• Ability to review and challenge technical, design and construction proposals.
• Excellent command of English; experience in high-end residential or mixed-use developments is an advantage.

Required skills

• Project management, numerical and reporting skills, with experience managing budgets and forecasts.
• Communication, negotiation and presentation skills.

What we offer

• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Task force assignments at Marriott hotels abroad and a multicultural, international work environment.
• Use of Costa Navarino facilities (subject to internal policies).
• Access to the Support Room online wellness platform and wellbeing initiatives.
• Employee discounts and associate benefits at Marriott hotels worldwide.