DCOH

Develops property and provides construction services

Development Manager

Real Estate DevelopmentConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDarwin NT, AustraliaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A tertiary qualification in Property Development, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Project Management, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of proven experience delivering medium- to large-scale residential development projects from feasibility through construction and completion.
A strong understanding of development feasibilities, financial modelling, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and commercial performance.
Comprehensive knowledge of planning approvals, Development Applications (DAs), contract management, and construction delivery.
Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams, contractors, authorities, and key project stakeholders.
Ability to lead projects through all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept and approvals through delivery.
Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities.
Ability to work effectively across development, construction, sales, marketing, finance, and legal stakeholders.
Ability to communicate, negotiate, manage stakeholders, and solve problems effectively.
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and drive project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead development projects from feasibility, planning, and approvals through to construction and final delivery.
Prepare, monitor, and manage project feasibilities, budgets, delivery programmes, cashflow forecasts, and cost controls.
Identify and assess project risks throughout the development lifecycle and implement mitigation strategies where required.
Liaise with legal and finance teams to support project negotiations, contracts, and commercial outcomes.
Oversee the preparation and submission of Development Applications and other regulatory approvals.
Manage and coordinate external consultants, including planners, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and relevant authorities.
Drive design review processes to optimise cost, quality, and constructability outcomes.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, community groups, and internal stakeholders.
Manage civil contractors and consultants through construction delivery, programming, and project execution.
Monitor project budgets, contractor claims, programme performance, and delivery outcomes.
Resolve project issues to minimise delays, cost overruns, and delivery risks.
Coordinate contractors, consultants, and internal teams to support effective project delivery during construction.
Prepare and present project status updates, financial reports, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value engineering initiatives where appropriate.
Foster accountability, collaboration, and professional development across project teams.

Development Manager

DCOH · Darwin, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-10

Workplace: on_site

Department: Northcrest

Description

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1987, DCOH is an experienced construction and development company operating across residential, commercial, hospitality and real estate sectors.

We have a strong track record delivering complex projects, including award winning work such as the Charles Darwin University Danala Education and Community Precinct, recognised with a 2025 National Master Builders Award of Excellence.

With operations in both the Northern Territory and Victoria, we deliver high quality projects with a clear focus on buildability, programme certainty and strong on-site execution.

Driven by a commitment to Building Better, DCOH combines experience, innovation and disciplined execution creating lasting value for our clients, partners and the communities we serve.

WHO YOU ARE

This Darwin-based role will lead the successful delivery of major residential subdivision projects from feasibility through to construction and completion.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Tertiary qualifications in Property Development, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Project Management, or a related discipline
Proven experience (5+ years) delivering medium to large-scale residential development projects from feasibility through to construction and completion
Strong understanding of development feasibilities, financial modelling, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and commercial performance
Comprehensive knowledge of planning approvals, Development Applications (DAs), contract management, and construction delivery
Experience managing multidisciplinary consultant teams, contractors, authorities, and key project stakeholders
Proven ability to lead projects through all phases of the development lifecycle, from concept and approvals through to delivery
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities
Demonstrated ability to work effectively across development, construction, sales, marketing, finance, and legal stakeholders
Excellent communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, and drive project outcomes

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead development projects from feasibility, planning, and approvals through to construction and final delivery
Prepare, monitor, and manage project feasibilities, budgets, delivery programmes, cashflow forecasts, and cost controls
Identify, assess, and manage project risks throughout the development lifecycle, implementing mitigation strategies where required
Liaise with legal and finance teams to support project negotiations, contracts, and commercial outcomes
Oversee the preparation and submission of Development Applications and other regulatory approvals
Manage and coordinate external consultants including planners, engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, and relevant authorities
Drive design review processes to optimise cost, quality, and constructability outcomes
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, community groups, and internal stakeholders
Manage civil contractors and consultants through construction delivery, programming, and project execution
Monitor project budgets, contractor claims, programme performance, and delivery outcomes to ensure successful project execution
Proactively resolve project issues to minimise delays, cost overruns, and delivery risks
Coordinate contractors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure effective project delivery during construction
Prepare and present project status updates, financial reports, and risk assessments to senior management and stakeholders
Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement value engineering initiatives where appropriate
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development across project teams

WHAT’S NEXT

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV and cover letter which describes who you are and addresses the criteria detailed above.

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About the Company

DCOH

Develops property and provides construction services

DCOH is a property development and construction group based in Darwin, Australia, with operations in the Northern Territory and Victoria. It plans and delivers residential and commercial developments, covering project design, building work and ongoing property maintenance. The group also provides metal roofing and cladding, real estate services and property management through its operating businesses. Its hospitality arm owns and operates hotels, restaurants and bars, serving travellers and local customers alongside the group's property activities. Established in 1987 as a roofing business, it works with private clients and public organisations while developing property of its own.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 1987

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