Real Estate Business Development Manager at Chevron Employees Multipurpose Cooperative Society Limited (CEMCS Ltd)

CEMCS is Chevron Employees Multi-purpose Cooperative Society. As our name suggests, we were set up to serve the welfare and interests of Chevron Employees. Since inception, we have experienced steady business growth that has helped us earn trust from members and partners.

Our business offers services that are tailored to meet our members' needs related but not limited to Travel & Tours, Real Estate, e-commerce, Loans, sale of commodities and insurance among a burgeoning profile of business ventures. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Real Estate Business Development Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• CEMCS Ltd is a leading Cooperative society located in Lekki, Lagos state, looking to recruit a highly skilled and qualified individual who will work with other team members as a Real Estate Business Development Manager.

Business Areas:

• Real Estate Acquisition (Reviews, Selection, Budget and Costing, and Contracts).
• Real Estate Development (Project Types, Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Reporting).
• Real Estate Management (Property sales, Management, Lease, Facilities Management).

Responsibilities
Project Planning and Feasibility Analysis:

• Work with the Management to review vendors, conduct market research to identify potential development opportunities.
• Plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones to track progress.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members’ individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short-term and longterm goals.
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs.
• Analyzing the feasibility of proposed projects, including financial viability, market demand, and regulatory compliance.

Property Acquisition and Due Diligence:

• Identifying suitable parcels of land for development.
• Negotiating purchase agreements and conducting due diligence on prospective properties, including zoning regulations, environmental assessments, and title searches.

Design and Development Oversight:

• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors to develop project designs that meet aesthetic, functional, and regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing the construction process to ensure quality, cost-effectiveness, and adherence to project timelines.
• Ensure necessary permits and approvals are obtained from regulatory authorities.

Financial Management:

• Creating and managing project budgets, including cost estimation, tracking expenses, and managing cash flow.
• Monitoring project financial performance and adjusting as needed to ensure profitability.

Stakeholder Management:

• Communicating project goals, progress updates, and challenges to stakeholders, including investors, partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Establish and manage relationships with third parties/vendors such as local government officials, community organizations, neighborhood residents, etc.
• Provide weekly project reports to the General Manager, and to the BOT upon request.

Marketing and Sales:

• Developing marketing strategies to promote real estate projects to potential buyers or tenants.
• Collaborating with sales teams or real estate agents to market and sell completed properties.
• Managing the leasing process for rental properties, including tenant screening, lease negotiations, and tenant relations.

Risk Management and Compliance:

• Perform risk management to minimize project risks; Identifying and mitigating risks associated with real estate development projects, such as construction delays, cost overruns, or legal disputes.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards throughout the development process.

Qualifications
Education:

• B.Sc./B.A./B.Eng./Tech.

Certifications:

• PMP.
• PRINCE 2/CPM (will be added advantage).
• HSE.

Experience:

• 5-10 years of business development experience, preferably in the Real Estate/Construction.

Technical/Soft skills:

• MS Project.
• JIRA or Trello (will be added advantage).

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2024.