Head of Residential Development, Kenya
16 January
2019
Position: Head of Residential Development, Kenya
Closing date: 31/03/2019
Job description
The Head of Residential Development will be responsible for managing residential development projects across the Tatu City portfolio. The projects will typically be large-scale, covering all market segments from affordable to high-end.
Specific responsibilities will include:
- Identify strategic and potentially profitable residential development opportunities across the project;
- Manage appropriate market studies, feasibility studies, concept development, financial appraisal and other activities aimed at creating bankable, deliverable projects;
- Prepare and obtain acceptance of business plans;
- Lead negotiations with project partners and contractors;
- Identify and source equity investors and debt providers;
- Implement best practices, train resources, build capacity and institutional knowledge;
- Identify and recruit internal delivery team whilst also utilizing the existing in-house resources;
- Identify the best individual and corporate consultants in the market to work with the in-house team;
- Identify and recruit the best sales teams in all markets;
- Manage the marketing of the projects;
- Recommend the most appropriate form of construction procurement;
- Ensure construction is carried out on time, within budget and in accordance with the agreed quality parameters;
- Ensure adherence to health, safety and quality standards;
- Deliver projects in accordance with the agreed business plan;
- Advise on property, facility management and after care services for all projects;
- Carry out thorough and incisive market research to ensure the most appropriate products for the market;
- Identify new construction technologies and methods of improving logistics and supply chains;
- Monitor and report on competing developments and other relevant market information; and
- Ensure application and compliance with Group Anti-Corruption and Bribery Policy.
Hard skills and experience:
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in real estate, development management, project management or related professional discipline;
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in residential real estate development with at least 5 years of relevant experience in emerging markets, preferably in Africa;
- Effective development/project management skills;
- Excellent budgeting skills;
- Excellent reporting skills;
- Deal structuring skills; and
- Good knowledge and understanding of legal and financial aspects of real estate development.
Soft skills:
- Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach, strong commercial judgment;
- Team player but comfortable working autonomously;
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
- Good negotiation skills;
- Good attention to detail;
- Rigorous and organized approach; and
- Hands-on, ready to roll up the
Personal characteristics:
- High energy;
- Result-oriented;
- Strong work ethic;
- Ability to work effectively under pressure; and
- Desire to live and work in Africa.
How to apply
Interested candidates should send CVs to careers@rendeavour.com quoting 'Head of Residential Development, Kenya' as the subject