Head of Business (Real Estate / Construction & Architectural Design) at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited - Our client, a leading company with business operations in the Construction industry, is currently looking to engage a Head of Business (Real Estate / Construction & Architectural Design), to oversee operations, people and processes for optimum profitability, so as to ensure maximum “value-add” for all stakeholders.

Role summary:

The ideal candidate shall be accountable for positioning and driving the overall business operations, people and processes for business profitability, customer satisfaction, and increase in stakeholders’ value.

Education: BSc/HND/MSc/MBA

Industry/Sector: Real Estate / Construction / Architectural Design

Experience: 7+ years

Duties:

• Lead the development and driving of organizational vision, operational strategy, and hiring needs in alignment with short- and long-term business objectives
• Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and project coordination from conception to completion
• Review projects in-depth to schedule deliverables and estimate costs
• Create development plans and forecasting sales targets and growth projections
• Identifying market opportunities through meetings, networking and other channels
• Meet existing and potential clients and building positive relationships
• Preparing financial projections and sales targets
• Ensure contractual conditions of performance
• Prepare internal and external reports pertaining for the attention of management
• Ensure adhere to necessary statutory and business compliance requirements, enforcing compliance and taking action when necessary

Educational and Professional Qualification

• BSc/HND in Architecture, Project Management, Civil Engineering, Building or related field. MSc/MBA, and other relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.
• 7+ years’ experience in executive leadership positions in the building, construction, interior design, Project Management space.

Skill & Competencies Required

• Industry Knowledge
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Financial acumen
• Risk assessment and control
• Proven leadership
• Personality Summary
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Passionate and self-driven with keen attention for details  
• Must be decisive, courageous, with good decision-making skills.