Senior Associate, Real Estate Asset at Human Resources Specialists Limited

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.