The Role
Lead planning, permitting, design, procurement and construction of residential, office and mixed‑use projects in the Czech Republic. Manage due diligence, budgets, schedules, contractors and risk; ensure compliance, sustainability goals, and smooth handover to property management while reporting to senior management.
Summary Generated by Built In
Our respected Client, a leading European real estate investment, development, and management company, is looking for a Director of Urban Projects, who is highly experienced in the Residential & Office projects.
Director of Urban Projects
CZ/2406/DOUP
/Based in Brno/
About Role:
Our Client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director of Urban Projects to oversee the development and execution of investment projects in various asset classes including Offices, Residential, and Retail with an initial focus on the Czech Republic. The role will be based in Brno. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in expanding the company's portfolio of residential and office spaces.
Responsibilities:
- Lead urban construction projects in the Czech Republic
- Oversee planning, design, permitting, and construction of residential, mixed-use, and office projects.
- Manage due diligence on new locations, ensuring land is suitable for development.
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure quality project completion on schedule and budget.
- Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and resource plans; oversee budget preparation and procurement activities.
- Ensure compliance with local codes and manage the tendering process, appointing subcontractors as needed.
- Collaborate with the Head of ESG to meet sustainability standards and support energy initiatives for the business parks.
- Report project updates to senior management and mitigate risks.
- Oversee residential operations and lead the development team to identify new opportunities.
- Ensure seamless handover to Property Management, with focus on sustainability and maintenance.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in construction project management, particularly in office and residential projects, is a plus.
- Proven experience in delivering projects end-to-end without delays and over-budgeting.
- Great value engineering skills.
- Experience with General Contractors, developers, or consultancies is a plus.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication skills; Czech is a must, English is a plus but not a must.
Client Offers:
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including a company car, private healthcare, Multisport card, social benefits, paid holiday, professional development support, and annual bonus.
- Opportunity to lead meaningful construction projects with visible business impact.
- Collaborative, forward-thinking work environment with room to contribute ideas and improve processes.
- Clear career development opportunities within a fast-growing organization.
- Chance to work with a committed, high-performing team focused on quality, delivery, and construction excellence.
To discuss further details, please send over your updated CV in English to:
Please note that we reserve the right to get back in touch with selected candidates.
Skills Required
- Proven experience delivering construction projects end-to-end on schedule and within budget
- Value engineering skills
- Strong leadership and team management abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Czech language proficiency
- Experience with planning, design, permitting, and construction oversight for residential and office projects
- Experience with general contractors, developers, or consultancies
- English language skills
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