Senior Manager, Project, Group Development Management, United States (Contract)

Date: 3 Jun 2025

Location: Chicago, United States of America

Company: Mapletree

About the Company

Headquartered in Singapore, Mapletree is a global real estate development, investment, capital and property management company committed to sustainability. Its strategic focus is to invest in markets and real estate sectors with good growth potential. By combining its key strengths, the Group has established a track record of award-winning projects, and delivers consistently attractive returns across real estate asset classes.
The Group manages three Singapore-listed real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) and nine private equity real estate funds, which hold a diverse portfolio of assets in Asia Pacific, Europe, the United Kingdom (“UK”) and the United States (“US”). As at 31 March 2024, Mapletree owns and manages S$77.5 billion of office, retail, logistics, industrial, data centre, residential and student accommodation properties.
The Group’s assets are located across 13 markets globally, namely Singapore, Australia, Canada, China, Europe, Hong Kong SAR, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, the UK, the US and Vietnam. To support its global operations, Mapletree has established an extensive network of offices in these countries.

The Role

*This is a 2-year contract position

This position will work with Asset Managers in leading all aspects of development works, including overall development management of new developments and existing assets across different sector classes ranging from commercial, data center, residential, student housing, industrial and logistics projects.

 

Job Responsibilities

  • Conceptualize development design requirements and formulate design briefs to ensure that these are aligned with the Company’s development strategy.
  • Manage the development of design concepts/options.
  • Manage the design consultants and liaise with all relevant authorities for approval of projects, managing tender and award processes, as well as construction and contract administration.
  • Manage the development process from inception through to completion.
  • Manage the engagement of service providers in accordance with procurement procedures and policies.
  • Ensure the projects are completed within budget, on schedule, to the expected quality and comply with regulatory requirements and corporate governance.
  • Carry out regular and accurate reporting of project issues, safety and status.
  • Lead, mentor and/or coach a small team.

Job Requirements

  • Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Project Management or related field.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant development or project management experience in the execution of commercial, data center, residential, student housing, industrial and/or logistics projects, with the ability to encourage the creation of solutions appropriate to the needs of business units, shareholders and environment.
  • Seeks continuous improvement to the design and processes through consistently challenging the status quo or value engineering the optimum solution to all aspects of the development.
  • Possess a high level of independence, initiative, accountability, cultural sensitivity, endurance and adaptability, demonstrates excellent leadership to drive projects and is a team player.

Compensation Data

The annual base compensation range for this role sits between: $1600,000 - $175,000

This range is representative of the starting base salaries for this role at Mapletree. Compensation offers are based on a wide range of factors including previous work experience, specific industry experience, relevant skills, training and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Candidates hired to work in other locations will be subject to the pay range associated with that location. In addition to salary and a competitive employee benefits package, candidates may also be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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(We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd shall not be responsible or liable to any recruitment firm or agency in connection with the receipt of any unsolicited information on any prospective candidate.)