Project Manager

Job Description

Luxury Villa & Estate Development

Project Term: Approx. 24 months, with potential continuation into future development phases

This is a senior, hands-on role requiring a leader who can operate independently in a provincial development environment and take true ownership of outcomes.

Main Activities and Responsibilities:

• Act as the Project Owner's principal representative on all development matters
• Lead execution of the approved development concept, design vision, and implementation strategy
• Align project decisions with long-term asset value, market positioning, and operational objectives
• Provide clear reporting to ownership on progress, risks, and financial performance

Planning, Design & Regulatory Management:

• Coordinate architects, planners, engineers, and specialist consultants for villa and estate design
• Manage all permitting and approvals with: ○ Barangay, municipal, and provincial LGUs ○ DENR, utilities, and relevant national agencies
• Ensure designs respond appropriately to: ○ Local zoning and environmental requirements ○ Site conditions, climate, and buildability in Bohol
• Drive timely approvals to support uninterrupted construction delivery

Site Development & Infrastructure:

• Oversee subdivision and site development works, including: ○ Access roads and internal road networks ○ Drainage, power, water, and wastewater systems ○ Estate-level infrastructure supporting multiple villas
• Ensure infrastructure design and execution support long term estate operations

Villa Construction Delivery:

• Lead the delivery of approximately 20 high-end tropical villas, shared amenities, and landscaped areas
• Oversee contractors, construction managers, and local trade partners
• Ensure villas are delivered to luxury residential standards, with strong attention to workmanship, finishes, and durability
• Resolve site, technical, and coordination issues decisively and efficiently

Commercial, Budget & Procurement Oversight:

• Maintain overall responsibility for development budgets, cash flow, and cost forecasts
• Review and approve: ○ Contractor claims ○ Variations and change orders ○ Consultant fees
• Lead procurement strategies that reflect: ○ Material availability in Bohol vs mainland sourcing ○ Logistics, lead times, and cost implications
• Apply value management to protect design quality while controlling costs

Risk, Quality & Governance:

• Identify and manage development risks, including: ○ Weather exposure ○ Supply-chain limitations ○ Local labor availability
• Implement governance, QA/QC, and reporting systems appropriate for a premium estate development
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards

Handover & Asset Readiness:

• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover of villas and common areas
• Ensure as-built documentation and warranties are complete
• Support transition into: ○ Individual villa turnover, and/or ○ Rental or hospitality operational models
• Close out the development phase in preparation for long-term asset management

Qualifications and Typical Experience:

• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related discipline
• 7 years and above experience in property development or developer-side project leadership
• Proven delivery of: ○ Luxury villas, resort developments, or low-density residential estates

Strong knowledge of:

• Philippine development and construction processes ○ LGU permitting and provincial project execution
• Experience working outside Metro Manila is highly advantageous

Other Position Requirements:

• Working on longer hours
• Willing to relocate in Bohol during the duration of the project