We are looking for a Real Estate Project Manager (REPM) who will implement and manage all aspects of the development of high-quality affordable housing developments, from the earliest visioning stages through construction completion.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing the financial feasibility of project development and operation and conducting research on housing needs and market conditions for specific projects.
Responsibilities
Identify, analyze, and evaluate potential commercial opportunities leading to network stability, growth and sustainability
Manage strategic building infrastructure projects on behalf of internal stakeholders with delivery on time, to agreed quality and at agreed cost.
Ensure project delivery is achieved at the highest levels of quality using approved systems, processes, tools and methods during the planning, realization and handover phases, in addition to preparing facilities for optimized operational use of all service processes (Security, Facility Management, IT etc.) throughout the life-cycle of the facility.
Identify, evaluate, and recommend potential investment opportunities to improve the profitability and growth of existing Real Estate assets in the portfolio
End–to–end management of all existing estate acquisitions and divestment projects
Quarterly Risk Assessment of existing portfolio with a corresponding action plan
Develop and maintenance of strong relationships with external stakeholders including developers, landlords, local councils, property agents, solicitors, surveyors and relevant third parties
Where appropriate, appoint and manage property agents, consultants, solicitors and contractors to deliver the development or redevelopment of assets
Accountability for pre-emptive lease regearing, contract renewals, lease extensions and any third-party legal agreement as required on company owned assets.
Negotiate with property owners, investors, developers, dealers and government agencies, in order to achieve organization’s transitional strategy whilst protecting and optimize the value of existing assets.
Manage all relevant and associated allocated expenditure.
Requirements and Skills
Degree in Economics / Business Administration / Property Management / Engineering or equivalent.
Extensive project management expertise.
Excellent relationship management skills with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., property agents, surveyors, solicitors).
Ability to perform under pressure and meet deadlines as required.
Ability to manage and adapt to different project work and different stakeholders during day-to-day delivery.
Proven commercial track record and sound understanding of components of value in a retail business, alongside familiarity of key financial/investment metrics (e.g., NPV, IRR, DP).
Confident and experienced negotiator.
Financial/commercial acumen including budget management.
Customer centric mindset.
Keen interest in keeping up to date with the retail market and ability to anticipate emerging trends.
Benefits
Medical insurance and coverage.
Competitive compensation package.
The opportunity to work with smart and kind colleagues.