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Director of Urban Projects

Location

Brno, Jihomoravský kraj, Czech Republic

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

10-15 years

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

Posted

3d ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Director of Urban Projects will lead the development and execution of real estate investment projects, focusing on residential, office, and retail properties in the Czech Republic. This role involves overseeing all project phases from planning and design to construction and handover, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion while meeting sustainability standards.

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 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.

Updated 3d ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Construction Project Management • 1+ yrs
Value Engineering • 1+ yrs
Leadership • 1+ yrs
Team Management • 1+ yrs
Budget Management • 1+ yrs
Procurement • 1+ yrs
Risk Mitigation • 1+ yrs
Due Diligence • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

10-15 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Real Estate & Facilities

Industries

Real Estate & PropTech

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

Compensation not disclosed

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationBrno, Jihomoravský kraj, Czech Republic
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh8/10
physicalLow3/10
cognitiveHigh8/10
executionHigh9/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium7/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

PropertyTalents

Team size

Growing team

Location

Brno, Jihomoravský kraj, Czech Republic

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.
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Director of Urban Projects

Brno, Jihomoravský kraj, Czech RepublicFull Time