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不動産開発責任者/ Vice President - Development

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A luxury real estate company is looking for a Vice President – Development. The selected candidate will lead the end-to-end development of luxury senior living communities, overseeing site acquisition, project delivery, stakeholder management, regulatory compliance, and development strategy across Japan.

Responsibilities:

  • Identify and evaluate land acquisition, redevelopment, and joint venture opportunities
  • Manage projects from feasibility and concept planning through construction and operational handover
  • Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, healthcare partners, interior designers, and operators
  • Oversee permitting, zoning, licensing, and statutory approval processes
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards
  • Build and maintain relationships with government authorities, financial institutions, consultants, and development partners
  • Ensure compliance with Japanese building regulations, environmental requirements, safety standards, and senior care regulations
  • Collaborate with finance and leadership teams on budgeting, capital planning, and project reporting
  • Lead and develop a high-performing development team across multiple project locations
  • Represent the company in negotiations, industry forums, and stakeholder engagements

Requirements:

  • More than 15 years of experience in real estate development with significant exposure to large-scale residential, hospitality, mixed-use, or senior living projects
  • Experience leading complex real estate development projects in Japan
  • Strong understanding of Japanese real estate regulations, permitting processes, and development practices
  • Established network across developers, contractors, consultants, landowners, financial institutions, and government authorities in Japan
  • Excellent commercial acumen, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and entrepreneurial environment
  • Passion for developing lifestyle-focused senior living communities
  • Native level Japanese; fluent level English

Preferred requirements:

  • Master's degree or above in Real Estate, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Construction Management, or a related field
  • Experience in luxury hospitality, branded residential, wellness, or senior living developments

About the Company:

The company operates in the luxury senior living and real estate development industry, creating premium lifestyle communities for active seniors. It is backed by an established international business group and leverages global expertise in resort-style senior living.

Keywords:

不動産開発, 開発責任者, 土地取得, プロジェクトマネジメント, シニア住宅, 高齢者住宅, 都市開発, 建設管理, ステークホルダーマネジメント, 不動産投資, 外資系, 大阪 求人

Job Ref: CNGS5O

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Real Estate

Focus: Property Management

Industry: Real Estate and Property

Salary: ¥18,000,000 - ¥22,000,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Senior Management

Language: Japanese - Native

Second Language: English - Business level

Location: Osaka

Job Reference: CNGS5O-9FC4DCB8

Date posted: 31 July 2026

Consultant: Tomohiro Ando