Senior Project Associate at Family Homes Funds

Family Homes Funds - We invest in structures  to create the conditions for hard-working Nigerian families to secure their own homes. We do this because affordable homes not only provide a fundamental human right, providing families with the right environment to thrive and a greater overall sense of living but it is also a major driver of national growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Project Associate

Location: Abuja

Job Description

• FHFL invests significant amounts of capital in affordable housing projects through public and private sector developers.
• Under the supervision of the General Manager, the department will ensure that delivery risks associated with construction projects are effectively managed.
• Specifically, the post holder will be accountable for achieving agreed cost, time and quality targets on each project assigned by the General Manager, Project and Portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Support in developing the Funds Design and Technical Standards to provide guidance to prospective partners.
• Participate in developing appropriate Monitoring Tools and Internal Processes and procedures to ensure that the Company can adequately monitor the progress of construction projects funded by it.
• Support in determining the Company's Target Cost Indicator and Pricing Framework.
• Performance Management and Periodic Review of Project Managers
• Review Project Design Proposals and Specifications (architecture, civil, structural, electrical etc) submitted by prospective partners;
• Ensure that project submissions are in compliance with the Company's requirements and in all cases are adequate to ensure adequate assessment of project risk;
• Receive and Review Monthly Progress Report from Independent Project Managers and escalating any issues of material concern.
• Review requests for Cost Variations, change of specifications etc.
• Carry out other duties as may be directed by the General Manager, Projects and Portfolio from time to time.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Building Economics or similar technical field
• Candidate must be certified by any of the professional bodies; NIA, NIQS, ARCON, NSE, NITP, NIB, etc.
• Minimum of 5 years of significant experience in design and technical evaluation, construction financing or supervision in real estate project.
• Master’s degree in architecture, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Building Economics in Business Management, Finance or Project Management is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
21st September, 2023.