Real Estate Officer at Sunrose Consulting

Our client is an estate and property management company located in Lagos. The company is seeking to recruit an exceptional individual as a Real Estate Officer.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will lead and manage day-to-day real property leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and property management functions. You will coordinate, facilitate, and oversee interactions with clients, tenants, landlords, brokers, and property managers. In addition, you will negotiate and prepare lease agreements, lead property improvement projects, and assist with the acquisition and disposition of properties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day property leasing activities and property management functions; oversee, coordinate, and directly administer real estate activities.
• Interface with clients to assess space requirements, site and property selection, research and identify suitable space options, as well as conduct pre-screenings of spaces for inspection by clients.
• Coordinate and schedule showings with clients; oversee property management of multiple buildings including services contracts, maintenance, and repairs as appropriate for area of responsibility.
• Negotiate, prepare and execute lease agreements, amendments, renewals, and other real property legal documents; review expiration reports and rent rolls to assess near term and future activity, ensuring compliance with lease documents, critical notification dates, and client needs.
• Manage construction, modification, and renovation of space managed by the unit, including determination of scope of work, hiring architects and engineers, obtaining contractor bids, and construction oversight as appropriate for area of responsibility.
• Plan and manage property development, tenant improvements, and other associated projects, including highest and best use, land planning, infrastructure planning and design, and site development construction.
• Manage and coordinate the acquisition of properties, to include identifying client needs, assisting with site selection, performing market searches, preparing Letters of Intent, completing required due diligence, contract management and administration, and application and submission required by the Board of Directors.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; at least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Demonstrated knowledge in all components of property leasing, real estate management, and associate legal requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to establish effective business relationships with staff and clients.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Skill in organising resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
• Knowledge of real estate, property management, development, and construction principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of general maintenance requirements for public buildings, to include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general repairs.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, methods, and techniques in area of specialty.
• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
• Research, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups