• Application Deadline:
• Position: Vice President Real Estate Operations


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Real Estate 
  

About the role

• The Vice President,Real Estate Operations is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of the real estate portfolio, ensuring optimal performance, efficiency, and value maximization.


• The role is responsible for developing and implementing operational strategies, optimizing asset performance, improving operational efficiency, overseeing financial analysis and reporting, mitigating operational risks, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive real estate operational strategy aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.


• Collaborate with senior management to define operational priorities, streamline processes, and optimize efficiency.


• Oversee the management of the entire real estate portfolio, including commercial, and residential properties.


• Develop and manage the real estate budget, ensuring financial objectives are met and expenses are within approved limits.


• Oversee the management of the firm's real estate portfolio, including acquisition, disposition, leasing, and property management.


• Collaborate with community managers and property/ facility management teams to ensure efficient property operations, maintenance, and client satisfaction.


• Identify opportunities to enhance operational processes - streamline workflows, develop standardized procedures, and leverage technology solutions to improve operational effectiveness.


• Develop risk management strategies, including insurance coverage, lease structuring, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.


• Manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers. Negotiate contracts, oversee performance, and ensure quality service delivery within budget and timeline parameters.


• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards related to real estate operations.


• Stay abreast of technological advancements relevant to real estate operations. Evaluate and implement technology solutions to improve operational efficiency, data management, reporting, and collaboration.


• Identify and implement sustainable practices and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives within the firm's real estate operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, finance, or a related discipline. MBA or master’s degree is an added advantage.


• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in real estate operations, property management, asset management, or a related field.


• Previous leadership experience in a similar capacity and industry.


• In-depth knowledge of real estate operations, including property management, leasing, maintenance, and community management.


• Familiarity with property valuation methodologies, lease administration processes, and facilities management practices.


• Strong financial analysis skills, including the ability to analyze property financials, assess investment opportunities, and evaluate return on investment (ROI).


• Proven track record of effectively managing real estate operations and ensuring efficient and compliant operational processes.


• Have exceptional leadership and managerial abilities, communication and collaboration skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.


• In-depth knowledge of the real estate market.


• Ability to manage budgets and make strategic financial decisions.


• Able to use data and analytics for strategic decision-making.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Recruit, develop, and lead high-performing operations teams.


• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.


• Possess personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to corporate mission.


• Demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.


• Detail-oriented.


• Reliable, follows through on commitments.


• Goal-oriented, task-driven.


• Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.