Job Summary

Lead and manage relationships with real estate developers, investors, and key stakeholders to support the successful planning, approval, development, delivery, and operation of projects across the organization’s asset portfolio. Act as the primary point of contact between the organization and external developers, ensuring effective coordination, timely decision-making, and alignment with strategic objectives, development guidelines, commercial commitments, and asset management standards.

Oversee developer engagement throughout the development lifecycle, facilitate the review and approval of development proposals and submissions, monitor compliance with established requirements, and coordinate with internal departments, including planning, engineering, design, legal, commercial, finance, and asset management. Support developer onboarding and prequalification, proactively resolve development-related issues, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure that projects progress in accordance with approved plans, contractual obligations, quality standards, and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review developer submissions for compliance with company standards and technical accuracy and prepare the required approvals with the DSD Director.
• Lead the Developer Relations team in implementing engagement strategies and delivering effective technical support.
• Coordinate with internal departments to align objectives, resolve issues, and streamline developer onboarding and engagement.
• Prepare reports on engagement metrics, platform adoption, and technical challenges to inform strategic planning.
• Develop and sustain strong, long-term relationships with developers.
• Oversee the application of client’s approved prequalification criteria through the developer portal and classify developers by specialization, experience, and readiness.
• Serve as the primary liaison between developers and internal departments.
• Maintain accurate documentation of system procedures and usage, including periodic reports and supporting analyses.
• Facilitate communication and alignment between developers and project teams, including legal, planning, engineering, and finance.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in a relevant field is preferred.
• Professional certifications in Project Management, Real Estate Development, or Asset Management are advantageous.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in real estate development, developer relations, project development, asset management, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing relationships with developers, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Experience reviewing development submissions, approvals, and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including planning, engineering, legal, commercial, and finance functions.
• Experience leading teams and managing stakeholder engagement programs.
• Strong understanding of real estate development processes, developer onboarding, and prequalification frameworks.
• Experience preparing management reports, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations.
• Familiarity with developer portals, digital engagement platforms, and document management systems is preferred.