Commercial Property Development Manager

The Commercial Property Development Manager has an integral role in enabling the expansion and future revenue growth of the Commercial Property development portfolio at Dublin Airport.

As a key member of the Commercial team this role will manage the delivery of Commercial Property Developments across the airport campus from planning to management through to completion of the developments.

The role is critical to the future success and growth of Commercial and is responsible for the management and delivery of a portfolio of projects to include the development, tender and delivery of a new hotel at Dublin Airport, the further development of Dublin Airport Central campus and the re-development of several existing property assets.

As Commercial Property Development Manager, the principal responsibilities of the role include:

• Lead the development of a new Hotel at Dublin Airport to include market engagement and analysis, advancement of a tender, design and development lead, 3rd party / stakeholder lead, contract management, interface with successful party on the construction and delivery of the new hotel.
• Lead future development of the Dublin Airport Central campus through the feasibility, planning, tendering and potential construction of the next phase of office development.
• Manage daa’s interest in 3rd party property developments on the airport campus to include potential hotel, fitness and leisure developments.
• Develop strong professional relationships and ways of working with all departments across daa (including Planning, Infrastructure, Asset Management, IT, Legal, Procurement, Finance and Capital Development), motivating and delivering results from cross functional teams.
• Ability to manage external third parties throughout property projects from construction contractors to tenant/customer interface.
• Ensure compliance with company, legal, health & safety standards and internal work permit processes.
• Lead in the preparation of reports and updates to Management and provide strong representation of the Commercial Property agenda in cross functional project update meetings.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in construction project management or infrastructure delivery

• Strong experience in operating in a complex stakeholder driven organization an advantage, with a proven track record of supporting the delivery of complex projects

• Knowledge of construction, engineering, architecture and project management delivery principles
• Knowledge and experience of contract negotiation and management

• Experience of documenting best practice construction project management policies and standards

• A high level of technical competence across construction and/or property related activities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
• Excellent commercial awareness, financial and analytical acumen
• Be responsible and ensure accountability for work
• Ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter with ownership mentality and a strong sense of drive and urgency to meet goals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Capacity for creative and original thinking and seeks new ways of doing things
• Committed to daa values

Education & Qualifications

• Qualification in Construction, Engineering, Surveying, Architecture, Construction Project Management or a Construction related discipline