Technical Development Director

The Technical Development Director is a key leadership role responsible for driving the growth and success of company through the strategic development of new projects. This position involves overseeing all aspects of project development, including site acquisition, design, financing, and construction. Technical Development Director plays a pivotal role in expanding the company's real estate portfolio while ensuring projects align with organizational goals and standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Working on feasibility studies for the new developments,
• Managing and leading all design and procurement processes for new developments,
• Managing master work program, master budget based on procurement route of the new developments,
• Monitoring, leading, and reporting the progresses of new developments and studying mitigation efforts,
• Overseeing contractors, consultants assigned to the projects,
• Based on project financial and physical progress, updating the costs in master budget with Finance Department,
• Carry out market research and data collection, conduct analysis for ongoing and future procurement issues,
• Creating and implementing department related policies & workflows such as design sign off, QA&QC procedures etc.
• Managing personnels at Development Department and communicating with superiors for new hirings based on new developments,
• Communicating with other stakeholders for new developments,
• Ensuring compliance with regulations and laws,
• All other activities assigned by Superior.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in architect or civil engineering. (A master's degree or relevant professional certifications is preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, development, or construction roles, preferably in mall development industry.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and delivering large‐scale development projects in line with company objectives.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead cross‐functional teams, contractors, and consultants effectively. Demonstrated experience in team management and development.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, budget management, and cost control.
• Experience with project budgeting is essential.
• Proven experience managing large budgets and achieving costeffectiveness targets for development projects.
• Experience in conducting market research, data analysis, and feasibility studies for new developments.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including investors, government authorities, and partners.
• Strong technical knowledge of design and architecture principles, construction processes, and building systems.
• Understanding of large scale financial and supply chain systems and technologies with corporate perspective.
• Fluency in English (Azerbaijani and/or Turkish preferred)