Project Development Managers Jobs In Kenya (4 Vacancies)

Project Development Managers Jobs In Kenya (4 Vacancies)
Reports To: Development Director
Subordinate Staff : N.A.
Department: Development & Project Services
Summary
Responsible for overseeing and managing complete project development from start to finish including ensuring that the delivered project conforms to the approved business case, managing financials of the project, managing internal and external delivery teams, and liaising with necessary stakeholders to ensure the project is completed on time, within budget and to the approved quality.
The candidate will be required to participate, on a need basis in providing relevant inputs during evaluation of project opportunities and will be required to support the Development Manager in preparing the business case for such proposed developments.
Key Duties & Responsibilities: (Include but not limited to the following)
·         Work with Development Manager and Strategy Director to implement strategic priorities of a project in terms of project planning, and management of project budget and key stakeholders
·         Evaluate business development opportunities identified by the Business Development team to support the Company’s strategic priorities in a geographical market
·         Recruit/ partner with suitable resources to carry out development activities
·         Assist in local negotiations with potential partners for the current project
·         Engage in and monitor day-to-day relationships with partners for ongoing developments, and analyze and track performance of partners against established metrics
·         Manage and lead the appointment of consultants, technical specialists, project and construction managers, and contractors to deliver the components of the development project
·         Manage and coordinate project logistics, documentation, costs, working capital requirements, schedule and other elements of project management
·         Identify potential project risks and take measures to mitigate and/ or eliminate them
·         Ensure the project is delivered on time, within budget and to the approved quality
·         Document development progress and report to senior management on an ongoing basis; benchmark against the approved business case and conduct variance analysis and correction analysis as necessary
·         Coordinate induction of facility management services around the newly developed facilities prior to commissioning
Qualifications & Skills
Education and Experience
·         Minimum Bachelor’s degree in architecture/ civil engineering/ project management of land development/ construction management/ a land-related professional discipline
·         8-10 years of experience in managing multiple-use real estate projects, some of which should have been large scale developments in excess of US$ 100 Mn and ideally in the geographical region relevant to the appointment
Specific Knowledge/ Skills
·         Knowledge of the real estate industry in the geographical region relevant to the appointment
·         Knowledge of commercial management and contracts
·         Effective project management, team-work and leadership skills
·         Effective interpersonal and communication skills
·         Excellent business case preparation and reporting skills
·         Effective business writing skills
·         Good MS Office and other computer skills and real estate/ development applications
·         High degree of facility with the English language
Please send your CV to robert@vjhommessolutions.com only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.