Head Property Development

To lead the following units: (1) Project Management and Property Development; (2) Facilities Management and (3) Real Estate and Commercial Services functions of the Company towards the achievement of objectives in accordance with the Company’s strategic and business plans.

Job Objective:

To lead the following units: (1) Project Management and Property Development; (2) Facilities Management and (3) Real Estate and Commercial Services functions of the Company towards the achievement of objectives in accordance with the Company’s strategic and business plans.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate with the Executive Management team in Strategic Planning and the preparation of the annual budget for the Company. 

• Establish administrative, financial, and technical policies and procedures for the efficient operation of the Department. 

• Lead, mentor and develop the Property Development team. 

• Co-ordinate the work of the Senior/Programme/Project Managers to ensure the uniformity of and adherence to procedures and the maintenance of high standards of performance in all NIPDEC Projects. 

• Monitor the progress and expenditure on Projects to ensure their execution within the scheduled time for completion and the budget using modern and up to date techniques. 

• In conjunction with the Senior/Programme Managers, establish the Construction Budget and Construction Programme for Projects concomitant with achieving the Company and Clients overall objectives. 

• Ensure regular project progress and financial reports are submitted to the General Manager and Clients in a timely manner. 

• Appraise the performance and potential of staff under immediate supervision. 

• Review and ensure optimum staffing for the department. 

• Determine the Scope of Consultancy contracts and financial arrangements pertinent to the commissioning of Consultants. 

• Provide final certification of all Project expenditures to all Contractors, Consultants and suppliers. 

• Identify and participate in negotiations for potential projects. 

• Conduct post contract evaluation/audits to assess the performance of Contractors and Consultants. 

• Sit as a member of the Procurement and Disposal Advisory Committee (PDAC) and attend other Board sub-Committee meetings as required. 

• Participate in the preparation of requests for proposals and Terms of Reference for Contractors and Consultants.  

• Lead in Development of the organization’s project pipeline and capital works programme. 

• Align project development activities with corporate strategy, government policy, and funding framework. 

• Provide strategic advice to the General Manager and the Board on proposed projects. 

• Review designs and specifications in conjunction with the Senior Programme Manager and Programme Managers, as necessary. 

• Managing of the Facilities Management and Real Estate and Commercial Services departments. 

• Perform related work as may be required by the General Manager. 

• Prepare Business Cases and Investment Proposals. 

• Develop and approve project concepts and feasibility studies. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Requirements: 

• A postgraduate degree in Business Administration or Business Management with a first degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture/Construction Management/Project management or a related discipline. 

• A minimum of fifteen (15) years’ managerial experience, five (5) of which should be at a senior management level in a project management or construction environment. 

• Any equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.                 

Special Skills and Knowledge: 

• Extensive knowledge in the field of project management and construction techniques and practices, including risk, quality and procurement management. 

• Considerable knowledge of modern management techniques and practices. 

• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills. 

• Customer focused and performance driven. 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Full working knowledge of the Microsoft Office software package, scheduling and Project Management software. 

• Excellent presentation skills. 

• Good negotiating skills. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

• Standards set in relation to the Department’s business plan, strategic objectives and budgets. 

• NIPDEC’s policies and procedures. 

• Established professional standards, industry best practice and statutory requirements.