Human Resources Specialist Limited (HRSNG) - Our client, an industry-respected, value-driven and client-focused Private Equity firm in Victoria Island, Lagos, is recruiting motivated and adaptable individuals with demonstratable competence and flawless communication skills to fill the position below:
Job Title: Senior Associate, Real Estate Asset Development
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Description
- Our client, an industry-respected, value-driven and client-focused Private Equity firm in Victoria Island, Lagos, is looking for a smart, skilled and experienced Senior Associate with international exposure and a strong project management background to join the VP in the planning and organization of all activities in the Real Estate Asset Development Unit.
- This is a great career opportunity. In this position, you will be part of a team of very experienced specialists delivering top quality project management and consulting services in various fields including; Business Development and Planning, Project Management, Financial Services, Power, Oil & Gas and Real Estate.
- The company's service offering includes; Engineering Designs & Construction, Health & Safety Management and Environmental Impact Assessment Services through established working relationships with various specialist companies across the globe.
Some Duties and Responsibilities
- Attract co-investors to develop and manage a portfolio of real estate assets.
- Manage development projects from inception to completion, including project budgets and pro formas, design, zoning, marketing and leasing efforts.
- Identify potential real estate investment opportunities, negotiate deal structure with potential JV partners including land owners.
- Develop relationships with owners of real estate assets including land and other third party channels who can provide access to JV and investment opportunities.
- Develop relationships with providers of capital including both equity and debt to provide financing for transactions.
- Create project schedules and manage all aspects of projects to achieve deadlines.
- Review design concepts and drawings for Real Estate Projects and provide feedback.
- Make necessary site visits to review progress of construction and mock-ups and work to resolve challenges.
- Provide insights into real estate research, trends and analysis - across all segments of the Real Estate.
- Represent company at Real Estate conferences and other events as necessary for generating visibility of company/partnerships/interest from real estate asset owners.
- Assist in the engagement of key players in the sector including regulatory authorities, banks, insurance companies, professional firms, AMCON, etc.
- Develop plan to acquire suitable assets from AMCON in partnership with asset owners or as sponsor.
- Work with head of principal investments to manage and oversee the capital deployment into transactions to ensure funds are deployed as per execution plan.
- Execute assigned tasks and responsibilities as directed the VP, Real Estate Asset Development
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Built Environment or Engineering from a reputable University.
- MBA from a reputable university strongly preferred.
- Certification in Project Management preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including MS Project, MS Excel.
- Six years of related experience with 5 in Project/Development Management.
- Intermediate knowledge of construction and consultancy contracts.
- Intermediate understanding of Real Estate Economics and Market.
- Strong project management and execution skills.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills and superb presentation skills to a wide and savvy audience.
- Effective interpersonal skills and client relationship management skills.
- Strong business and commercial acumen.
- Intermediate research and organizational skills.
- Strategic, analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong people management skills.
- Strong selling and marketing skills.
- Intermediate Financial modelling skills.
- Ability to understand and interpret designs.
- Superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work at all times.
- Positive, quick thinking, and resourceful demonstrating a positive can-do attitude.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV's with a cover letter which should include their desired salary range to:
[email protected] referencing Vacancy "SA READ" in the subject line
Note
- In your cover letter or the body of your email, tell us why you think that you are the ideal candidate for that position.
- Always ensure that your listed contact phone number and email address are accurate.
- An application without a cover letter in the body of the email or as an attachment will not be considered.
- Only candidates we deem qualified will be contacted.
- All selected candidates will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive and thorough background check, before employment commences.