Main Function
The Technical Assistant will provide high-level technical, administrative, and operational support to the Real Estate Project Manager. The role requires a versatile professional who can bridge the gap between technical site operations and administrative management. The ideal candidate will assist in monitoring construction progress, tracking regulatory approvals with Abuja authorities, managing documentation, and preparing technical and financial reports.
This position is highly collaborative: ensuring the Project Manager is effectively supported to deliver property development projects on time, within budget, and in full compliance with relevant laws.
Role Responsibilities
Technical Support & Construction Monitoring
- Assist the Project Manager in reviewing architectural designs, engineering drawings, and bills of quantities (BOQs).
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, track contractor performance, and report on quality control and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate project logs, site diaries, and photo documentation of all active developments.
Regulatory Follow-up & Documentation Control
- Track and follow up on applications for building approvals, permits, and titles with the FCDA, AGIS, and urban planning authorities.
- Organize and maintain a secure, up-to-date repository of all land documents, surveys, Certificates of Occupancy (C of O), and approved building plans.
- Draft technical correspondence, memos, and compliance documentation for regulatory bodies and external stakeholders.
Business Development & Research Assistance
- Conduct market research, data collection, and preliminary assessments for potential land acquisitions and real estate investments in Abuja and environs.
- Assist in compiling data for feasibility studies, market surveys, and ROI projections.
- Coordinate with marketing and sales teams to provide accurate technical data sheets for completed or off-plan properties.
Administrative & Stakeholder Coordination
- Manage the Project Manager’s technical calendar, schedule site inspections, and coordinate meetings with contractors, consultants, and government officials.
- Prepare agendas, take detailed minutes of project meetings, and track action items to ensure timely execution.
- Serve as a reliable liaison between the Project Manager, site engineers, and external consultants.
Financial Tracking & Reporting
- Assist in tracking project expenditures against the approved budget and flag potential cost overruns.
- Collate weekly and monthly progress reports from site supervisors and draft consolidated performance reports for the Project Manager.
- Review contractor invoices and payment valuations against actual work done before escalation for approval.
Experience / Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Building Technology, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Estate Management, or a related built-environment discipline.
- 3–5 years’ proven experience in a similar technical support role, site engineering, or property development assistance.
- Progress toward professional certification (e.g., NIA, COREN, CORBON, NIESV) is a distinct advantage.
- Good understanding of Abuja’s real estate landscape, FCDA approval processes, and basic land documentation procedures.
- Proficiency in project management software, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and basic knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit.
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