Director Development and Expansion - Western Hemisphere
Director Development and Expansion - Western Hemisphere
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Job Description: Director Development and Expansion Western Hemisphere Location: Based in Dominican Republic with extensive travel throughout the region
Role Summary: We are seeking a highly experienced visionary and strategic leader with a proven track record in the largescale construction sector to serve as our Director of Development and Expansion covering the Western Hemisphere. This key role involves spearheading and executing our growth strategy throughout North America South America Central America the Caribbean and beyond. The ideal candidate will have an exceptional history in identifying evaluating and developing complex construction projects in the Tourism Commercial and Urban sectors demonstrating strong international financial leadership. This role is critical to significantly expanding our presence and project portfolio in the region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the overall project development and expansion strategy for the Western Hemisphere.
- Actively identify and evaluate new business opportunities and major construction projects in the markets across North America South America Central America and the Caribbean.
- Lead the full project development cycle from origination and structuring (financial legal technical) through to contract securing.
- Direct the negotiation of complex agreements and contracts with clients joint venture partners and governments in various jurisdictions.
- Oversee market analysis construction industry trends (Tourism Commercial Urban) and regulatory frameworks throughout the Western Hemisphere.
- Ensure the sound and profitable financial structuring of projects working with international financial institutions.
- Manage relationships with key stakeholders including investors strategic partners and regional government authorities.
- Collaborate closely with Operations Finance Legal and other departments to ensure project feasibility and successful .
- Manage risks associated with project development in multiple countries and regulatory environments.
- Lead mentor and develop the team under direct supervision fostering a culture of high performance and excellence.
Direct Reporting Departments:
- Business Development / Regional Project Origination
- Project Financial Structuring
- Regional Market Intelligence / Research
- Potentially specific Regional Development Managers if applicable
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role with direct responsibility for largescale project development and expansion within the construction sector with a specific focus on Tourism Commercial or Urban projects.
- Proven track record of success in originating structuring and closing construction projects in multiple countries across the Western Hemisphere.
- Strong international financial leadership and experience in structuring complex project financings.
- Deep knowledge of construction market dynamics project development processes and regulatory environments in North America South America Central America and the Caribbean.
- Exceptional negotiation communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence highlevel stakeholders.
- Superior strategic and analytical capability to identify opportunities and manage risks in an international context.
- Bachelors degree in Engineering Architecture Business Administration Finance or a related field. An MBA or relevant certifications are a significant advantage.
- Full professional proficiency in both Spanish and English (verbal and written). Knowledge of other languages relevant to the region (e.g. Portuguese French) is a plus.
To Apply: If you are a construction project development leader with experience across the Western Hemisphere and meet these requirements we invite you to apply. Please attach your LinkedIn profile and your updated CV directly in the application portal through which you are accessing this description.
Employment Type
Full Time
