General Manager at Universal Human Resource Consult

Role Overview

• The General Manager will serve as the chief operating executive responsible for driving the company’s strategic vision, overseeing day-to-day business operations, managing key stakeholder relationships, and ensuring profitability and growth across all business lines.
• The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of the Nigerian real estate market, strong leadership capability, and a track record of delivering results in a structured yet dynamic business environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company’s short, medium, and long-term strategic objectives in alignment with the board’s vision.
• Identify new business opportunities, emerging markets, and investment prospects within the Nigerian real estate sector.
• Drive annual business planning, budgeting, and performance management processes.
• Oversee all operational functions including property development, sales and leasing, facility management, and customer service.
• Establish and enforce policies, procedures, and quality standards across all departments.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and take corrective action to ensure operational targets are met.
• Coordinate project timelines, contractor relationships, and delivery milestones for active development projects.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with government agencies including AGIS, FCDA, FCTA, and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Facilitate land acquisition, title documentation, regulatory approvals, and compliance processes.
• Represent the company in industry associations, forums, and high-level business engagements.
• Manage relationships with clients, investors, joint-venture partners, and key contractors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Estate Management, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• A postgraduate degree (MBA or MSc) in a relevant discipline is strongly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as ANIVS, NIS, PMP, or RICS will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years’ professional experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management or general management role within the real estate sector.
• Demonstrated experience in property development, sales, project management, and/or facility management.
• Proven track record of managing government stakeholder relationships and navigating regulatory environments in Abuja or comparable Nigerian cities.
• Experience managing multi-functional teams and cross-departmental operations.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategy into operational outcomes.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Deep understanding of the Abuja real estate market, land tenure system, and property regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and real estate management software.
• High integrity, discretion, and professional standards.

Remuneration

• Competitive and negotiable remuneration package commensurate with experience.
• Performance-based bonuses tied to company growth and individual KPIs.