General Manager - Administration at DreamCity Properties

Position Overview

• We are recruiting a General Manager of Administration, a pivotal leadership role designed for a seasoned executive with a rare blend of strategic and operational expertise.
• The ideal candidate will be a corporate architect, responsible for streamlining group-wide administration, driving business development and sales initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency, and safeguarding the company through expert crisis and regulatory management.
• This role demands a proactive leader who can build systems, foster growth, and ensure seamless operations across our diverse business units.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative leadership and strategic support to drive business development, sales, and marketing objectives across the group’s portfolio.
• Design, implement, and monitor group-wide administrative policies, systems, and processes to achieve peak operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, government agencies, and external partners within the real estate, hospitality, and banking/finance sectors.
• Develop, implement, and lead risk and crisis management protocols and business continuity plans to protect organizational integrity and ensure resilience.
• Provide high-level administrative and compliance oversight for construction operations, ensuring projects align with budgetary, scheduling, and regulatory frameworks.
• Collaborate with the finance department on budgetary planning, cost-control measures, and the efficient allocation of administrative resources.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team across administrative, facilities, legal, and support service functions.
• Manage critical relationships with key vendors, service providers, and institutional partners to ensure superior service delivery and partnership value.
• Oversee the management, maintenance, and security of all corporate offices, facilities, and administrative assets.
• Ensure all group activities strictly adhere to internal policies, industry standards, and the legal/regulatory requirements of all operational sectors.

Requirements

• A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA), Law, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive, verifiable senior management experience with direct responsibility for administration, business development, and operations.
• Must have direct working experience in at least two of the following three sectors: Real Estate/Construction, Hospitality, and Banking/Financial Services.
• Relevant professional certifications are mandatory.
• Proven, hands-on experience in crisis management and liaising with regulatory bodies in Lagos.
• Must be a resident of Lagos and possess the flexibility to work extended hours as required by executive duties.
• Candidates must be within the age range of 40 to 50 years.