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About Our Client Our client is a climate-tech venture, building the world’s first net-zero homes and communities in the Philippines. Their homes help combat climate change by saving over 6,000 tons of C02 annually and uplift the communities’ standard of living by generating additional monthly income for the homeowners. They are partnered with a French conglomerate and a global leader in energy generation and management to realize their vision. They are actively building large-scale, solar-powered communities—including Sienna Homes in San Mateo, Rizal and Iligan, Lanao del Norte—that tackle both the housing crisis and renewable energy transition. These projects set a new benchmark for affordable, climate-resilient living in urban and peri-urban landscapes. Their team is growing and is seeking innovative and bright professionals to join them. If you’re a self-starter, driven, passionate, and looking for a career with impact - you’re what they need! The Role The Project Director will play a critical role in driving new business opportunities and partnerships while ensuring the smooth coordination of housing project delivery. The Director will expand the company’s pipeline of projects, engage directly with developers and potential clients, and secure new deals, while also overseeing construction quality and timelines through close collaboration with project teams. Key Responsibilities: Business Development & Growth Drive business opportunities in housing and community development across the Philippines. Build and expand the company’s project pipeline through strong partnerships with developers, landowners, government agencies, and financiers. Represent the company in meetings and negotiations with clients, developers, and institutional partners. Support marketing and branding efforts to strengthen visibility and generate new leads. Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement Represent the company in meetings with potential clients, developers, and institutional partners. Identify and pursue new housing and development opportunities across the Philippines. Build and maintain strong relationships with developers, contractors, suppliers, government agencies, and other key stakeholders. Lead negotiations and align external parties with the company’s objectives and timelines. Project Coordination & Delivery Work with project managers and technical teams to ensure seamless handover from business opportunity to execution. Monitor project timelines and quality at a strategic level, ensuring client commitments are met. Conduct site visits as needed to track progress and address issues affecting delivery. Ensure compliance with Philippine housing and construction regulations in collaboration with delivery teams. Team & Business Leadership Provide clear direction to project and business teams on priorities and objectives. Mentor team members to build capacity in both business development and project delivery. Coordinate with Singapore HQ to ensure alignment on strategy, reporting, and cross-border initiatives. Qualifications and Skills Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical field. Minimum 10 years of experience in construction or project execution, with a strong track record in real estate, housing, or community development. Experience working with a top construction firm or real estate developer in the Philippines; familiarity with local regulations and market dynamics is essential. Exposure to international projects or standards is preferred, with the ability to adapt global best practices to the Philippine context. Proven ability to manage and lead Filipino teams, with strong cultural understanding and people management skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills, in both English and Filipino. High proficiency in Google Workspace and construction/project managemen