Job Vacancies in a Private Equity firm on Victoria Island, Lagos


Human Resource Specialists Limited - Our client, an industry-respected, value-driven and client-focused Private Equity firm in Victoria Island, Lagos, is recruiting smart, skilled and experienced Program Manager with international exposure and a strong project management background to assume responsibility for successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling and closure of all assigned projects in the positions below:

Job Title: Project Manager Ref: PM SSBE
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Reports To: The CEO
Job Description

  • This is a great career opportunity. In this position, you will be part of a team of very experienced specialists delivering top quality project management and consulting services in various fields including; Business Development and Planning, Project Management, Financial Services, Power, Oil & Gas and Real Estate.
  • The company's service offering includes; engineering designs & construction, health & safety management and environmental impact assessment services through established working relationships with various specialist companies across the globe.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Co-ordinate projects; development, planning, implementation, monitoring and control.
  • Develop project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
  • Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing a budget and scheduling project expenditures.
  • Manage all project deliverables and schedule project timelines in line with project plan.
  • Perform risk management analysis to minimize project risks and develop contingency plans to manage potential risks.
  • Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs.
  • Develop a detailed project plan to track the progress of ongoing projects.
  • Adopt and apply appropriate technical and quality standards to all projects.
  • Manage and supervise all project personnel and subcontractors to foster efficiency and teamwork.
  • Monitor all budgeted project expenditures and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
  • Establish a communication schedule to update relevant stakeholders on the progress of the project.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to the project team members and maintain a healthy work environment conducive for their professional growth and development.
  • Build and maintain relationship with clients, vendors and all stakeholders.
  • Prompt resolution and escalation of project management issues.
  • Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
  • Evaluate the outcomes of the project as established during the planning phase.
  • Design and adopt appropriate project management policies and strategies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Built Environment or Engineering from a reputable University.
  • MBA from a reputable university strongly preferred.
  • Certification in Project Management preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including MS Project, MS Excel.
  • Minimum of 7 years related experience in project/development management
  • Superior project execution skills.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills and superb presentation skills to a wide and savvy audience.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and client relationship management skills.
  • Strong business and commercial acumen.
  • Intermediate research and organizational skills.
  • Strategic, analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Highly tuned negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
  • Strong time management and presentation skills.
  • Strong selling and marketing skills.
  • Effective people management skills.
 
 
 
Job Title: Senior Associate, Real Estate Asset Development
Ref: ISA READ
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Description
  • This is a great career opportunity. In this position, you will be part of a team of very experienced specialists delivering top quality project management and consulting services in various fields including; Business Development and Planning, Project Management, Financial Services, Power, Oil & Gas and Real Estate.
  • The company's service offering includes; engineering designs & construction, health & safety management and environmental impact assessment services through established working relationships with various specialist companies across the globe.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Attract co-investors to develop and manage a portfolio of real estate assets.
  • Manage development projects from inception to completion, including project budgets and pro formas, design, zoning, marketing and leasing efforts.
  • Identify potential real estate investment opportunities, negotiate deal structure with potential JV partners including land owners.
  • Develop relationships with owners of real estate assets including land and other third party channels who can provide access to JV and investment opportunities.
  • Develop relationships with providers of capital including both equity and debt to provide financing for transactions.
  • Create project schedules and manage all aspects of projects to achieve deadlines.
  • Review design concepts and drawings for Real Estate Projects and provide feedback.
  • Make necessary site visits to review progress of construction and mock-ups and work to resolve challenges.
  • Provide insights into real estate research, trends and analysis - across all segments of the Real Estate.
  • Represent company at Real Estate conferences and other events as necessary for generating visibility of company/partnerships/interest from real estate asset owners.
  • Assist in the engagement of key players in the sector including regulatory authorities, banks, insurance companies, professional firms, AMCON, etc.
  • Develop plan to acquire suitable assets from AMCON in partnership with asset owners or as sponsor.
  • Work with head of principal investments to manage and oversee the capital deployment into transactions to ensure funds are deployed as per execution plan.
  • Execute  assigned tasks and responsibilities as directed the VP, Real Estate Asset Development
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Built Environment or Engineering from a reputable University.
  • MBA from a reputable University strongly preferred.
  • Certification in Project Management preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including MS Project, MS Excel.
  • Minimum of 7 years related experience with 5 in Project/Development Management.
  • Intermediate knowledge of construction and consultancy contracts.
  • Intermediate understanding of Real Estate Economics and Market.
  • Strong project management and execution skills.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills and superb presentation skills to a wide and savvy audience.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and client relationship management skills.
  • Strong business and commercial acumen.
  • Intermediate research and organizational skills.
  • Strategic, analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Strong people management skills.
  • Strong selling and marketing skills.
  • Intermediate Financial modelling skills.
  • Ability to understand and interpret designs.
  • Superior numeracy and advanced calculations skills.
  • Strong knowledge of fixed assets accounting, banking operations and GAAP.
  • Superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free work at all times.
  • Positive, quick thinking, and resourceful demonstrating a positive can-do attitude.
 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their cover letters with salary expectations and CV's to: [email protected] 
Note
  • In the subject line of your email, please write the job ref eg: "PM SSBE". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted so no calls or email please - thank you.
  • Please note that in line with our policy and practice, we will conduct a thorough and comprehensive background check on all finalists, before making a final job offer. Thank you.