Manager, Development
Eagle Hills · Belgrade
Eagle Hills is an Abu Dhabi-based real estate developer that creates city destinations invigorating local economies. Positioned as a global developer of iconic real estate projects and a provider of premium lifestyles, Eagle Hills is helping countries raise their global profiles and attract investments. In Serbia, the company is investing in a large-scale mixed-use project, the Belgrade Waterfront.
Our people are our strength, and we are continuously seeking to recruit the very best talents in our market. We encourage diversity and welcome different perspectives. Working in a dynamic and fast-moving organisation, you will see your career progress, providing endless opportunities.
Join us and become the member of Belgrade Waterfront team as:
MANAGER, DEVELOPMENT
ROLE SUMMARY:
The Development Manager leads development activities for assigned project/products (phase, masterplan) with the aim of exploiting the development opportunities in the most profitable manner in alignment with Eagle Hills' standards and design guidelines. Responsible for driving the multi-disciplinary coordination between all the necessary departments to ensure that products concept/design are converted into successful commercial assets. Ensure that development activities are carried out efficiently and according to plan, meeting market demands and maximizing value/profits.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to the implementation of the company’s development strategy by identifying and executing commercially viable projects aligned with its mission, vision, and profit-maximizing objectives
- Orchestrate the end-to-end development process, from concept to completion, with a focus on timely delivery, cost control, and design integrity
- Provide advice on product line and project to make sure they are relevant to trends in the local market
- Lead design management for assigned products, ensuring full compliance with Eagle Hills’s design guidelines, standards, and brand identity
- Develop product briefs that reflect the allocated budget, incorporate coordinated input from internal and external stakeholders, and address risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, legal requirements, and design specifications
- Coordinate, manage and monitor project execution activities of assigned products to ensure constructions align to plan, quality, time, costs, design vision and value
- Provide inputs to consultants to enable preparation of masterplans and designs
- Monitor products development, coordinating with other departments as needed to ensure commercial viability, highlighting variations and acting to resolve these
- Establish and maintain interfaces with clients, counterparts (developers, construction companies, architectural consultants, investors) to ensure delivery of program, concept and budget
Liaise with internal departments and external consultants to ensure commercial viability and resolve deviations during development
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture
- Master’s degree is considered a plus
- 6 to 8 years of experience in real estate, urban planning and/or mixed-use developments
Minimum 4 years of experience in a management role
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Excellent understanding of property market dynamics such as market conditions, market valuation, leasing procedures, and risk management in a development context
- Skilled in project management, design cost estimation analysis, architecture best practice, design and master planning, quality assurance, etc.
- Good commercial and business acumen, with experience in delivery of commercially viable products
- Results-driven mindset, consistently focused on achieving measurable growth, optimizing processes, and delivering high-impact outcomes
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams, clients, and external partners
- Analytical and strategic thinking, supporting market expansion, opportunity assessment, and long-term business positioning
- Adaptability and problem-solving orientation, thriving in dynamic environments and navigating challenges with pragmatic solutions
Fluency in Serbian and English language is mandatory
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Work in an international environment
- Opportunity to work on one of the most prestigious projects in our region
- Outstanding opportunities for career growth and development
If you are confident that you meet the above requirements and you are interested in developing your career in a dynamic international organization, please send your application.