Property Development Manager

A Property Development Manager oversees and coordinates property development projects from inception to completion. You might work for real estate developers, property investment firms, or construction companies, managing tasks such as site acquisition, project planning, and budgeting. Property Development Managers ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. You’ll liaise with architects, contractors, and local authorities to facilitate the development process.

Property Development Managers play a crucial role in successful property ventures. You’ll need to be organised and have strong project management skills. You’ll work closely with stakeholders to ensure effective communication and problem-solving throughout the development lifecycle.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $130,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a property development manager?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
Recommended

Master of Property Development
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Development Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Development Manager
BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management
Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $6,318
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer
Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator Regional Manager Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Investigation Manager National Security Adviser Field Engineer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Operations Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Scheduler Program Leader Technical Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Property Development Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant Contract Specialist Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Construction Planner Drilling Engineer Site Manager Program Evaluator PMO Manager Research and Development Manager Executive Manager Business Architect Sustainability Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Investment Banking Analyst Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Employee Relations Manager
+ 107 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Project Administrator Project Manager Project Officer Scheduler IT Project Manager Project Coordinator Regional Manager Governance Coordinator ICT Project Manager Digital Project Manager Corporate Services Manager Senior Risk Manager Park Manager Wind Turbine Engineer Investigation Manager National Security Adviser Field Engineer Innovation Coordinator Chief Innovation Officer Data Analytics Consultant Logistician Innovation Manager Purchasing Officer Quality Assurance Engineer Data Consultant Strata Manager Planning Officer Student Experience Officer Regional Coordinator Conservation Manager Real Estate Agency Manager Sustainable Farmer Automated Tester IT Auditor Resilience Officer Head of Procurement Infrastructure Engineer Engineering Technician Operations Officer Gym Manager Fitness Centre Manager Conference Manager Event Director Exhibition Manager Tour Operations Manager Drilling Supervisor Plant Supervisor Plant Manager Project Manager (Police Force) Facilities Manager Technical Project Manager Maintenance Manager Scrum Master Change And Communications Manager Policy Researcher Public Service Officer International Marketing Specialist International Project Manager Program Analyst Film Producer Strategic Advisor Transport Manager Film and TV Production Manager Broadcast Production Manager Video Production Manager Project Scheduler Program Leader Technical Manager Operations Analyst Supply Chain Analyst Strategy Manager Inventory Planner Supply and Distribution Manager Change Management Consultant Marketing Project Manager Design Manager Electrical Estimator Electrical Project Manager Client Side Project Manager Business Process Analyst Project Director Senior Business Analyst BIM Manager Property Development Manager Continuous Improvement Manager Chief of Police Police Sergeant Aviation Consultant Contract Specialist Digital Transformation Manager Chief Data Officer Nurse Manager Quality Control Manager Construction Planner Drilling Engineer Site Manager Program Evaluator PMO Manager Research and Development Manager Executive Manager Business Architect Sustainability Manager IT Operations Manager Advertising Account Manager Economics Consultant Investment Banking Analyst Senior Project Manager Chief Project Officer Promotions Manager Employee Relations Manager + 107 more
CPP51122

Diploma of Property (Agency Management)
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $5,560
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Tenancy Officer Real Estate Agent
New Home Sales Consultant Leasing Agent Property Analyst Property Development Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Manager Tenancy Officer Real Estate Agent New Home Sales Consultant Leasing Agent Property Analyst Property Development Manager + 4 more

Bachelor of Property Valuation
Blended
3 years
$33,720
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Valuer Property Specialist Property Development Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Valuer Property Specialist Property Development Manager

Master of Construction Management
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$59,067 - $127,714
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Engineer Construction Manager Construction Project Manager
Site Manager Building Consultant Property Development Manager Construction Site Manager
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Construction Engineer Construction Manager Construction Project Manager Site Manager Building Consultant Property Development Manager Construction Site Manager + 4 more

Graduate Certificate in Property Development
On Campus
6 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Analyst Property Development Manager
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Property Analyst Property Development Manager
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