Project Manager, Real Estate at Sankore Global

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Development

• Lead end-to-end project planning, including defining scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Conduct and coordinate feasibility studies covering technical, financial, and regulatory considerations.
• Develop detailed project execution plans, including work breakdown structures and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to refine design concepts, layouts, and specifications.
• Review and validate Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and cost estimates.
• Ensure alignment between design intent, budget constraints, and investment objectives.
• Drive the acquisition of all pre-construction approvals, permits, and documentation.
• Establish project governance structures, reporting frameworks, and escalation protocols.

Project Execution & Delivery:

• Oversee full project lifecycle execution from mobilization to completion.
• Develop and track detailed construction schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines.
• Coordinate daily activities across contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Monitor site progress through regular inspections and performance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, technical specifications, and safety requirements.
• Proactively identify and resolve delays, bottlenecks, and technical issues.
• Manage scope changes, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Ensure efficient coordination between design and construction teams to avoid rework.

Budget & Cost Management:

• Prepare and manage comprehensive project budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Track project expenditures against approved budgets and highlight variances.
• Implement cost control mechanisms to optimize project spend.
• Review and certify contractor valuations, invoices, and payment requests.
• Manage variation orders and change requests, ensuring cost implications are properly assessed.
• Provide periodic financial reports and forecasts to management.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings without compromising quality.

Contractor & Vendor Management:

• Lead procurement processes including tendering, evaluation, and selection of contractors and vendors.
• Negotiate contracts, ensuring clarity on scope, timelines, pricing, and deliverables.
• Monitor contractor performance against KPIs, SLAs, and contractual obligations.
• Manage disputes, claims, and contractor-related issues effectively.
• Ensure contractors adhere to quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure reliability and responsiveness.
• Conduct periodic performance reviews and enforce accountability.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Identify, assess, and manage project risks across financial, operational, and regulatory areas.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with local building regulations, environmental laws, and safety standards.
• Monitor health and safety practices on-site, ensuring adherence to policies.
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams on contractual and regulatory matters.
• Maintain a risk register and track mitigation actions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage insurance requirements and claims where applicable.

Reporting & Stakeholder Communication:

• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly project reports covering progress, risks, and financials.
• Provide real-time updates on project milestones, delays, and key issues.
• Present project updates to senior management and investment committees.
• Maintain clear and structured project documentation and communication records.
• Align all stakeholders on project objectives, timelines, and expectations.
• Escalate critical issues promptly and recommend solutions.

Project Close-Out & Handover:

• Ensure all construction works are completed in line with approved designs and specifications.
• Coordinate final inspections, snagging, and defect resolution.