Director of Design and Development Job in Kenya

Mar 21, 2016

Director of Design and Development
 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working with the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors to establish the operational structures for the company;


• Oversee feasibility studies, including market research and surveys to ensure that contemplated developments are responsive to the prevailing economic, social and demographic trends; and to identify non obvious development opportunities;


• Coordinate site identification and acquisitions that are suitable for investment grade real estate targeted at Diaspora, High Net-worth and Global Markets investors;


• Coordinate the creation of compelling development concepts;


• Development of strong business cases for projects to ensure that developments are financially viable and can attract requisite funding;


• Develop permitting strategy and secure permits and requisite statutory approvals in coordination with municipal officials, legal counsel and architects;


• Manage the tendering process and assembling of development team, including architects, contractors, engineers, and development consultants; negotiate contracts and coordinate development team throughout the development process. The Director of Design & Development shall therefore be responsible to manage the development team for efficiency and maximum results;


• Guide teams through the design implementation process including conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documentation and signoff;


• Select and implement appropriate construction management approach on project-specific basis; therefore manage and oversee the approach selected;


• Develop and maintain Master Project Schedules;


• Monitor project progress including schedule and budget variance; manage team to deliver project on budget and schedule;


• Oversee vendor and project team members work to ensure compliance with contract and client expectations;


• Coordinating every phase of development and any additional project management activities as required.

Qualifications:

• 10 years" experience in real estate development including several years of experience in large developments / projects;


• Bachelor"s degree in a related field is required, a post graduate degree will be an added advantage;


• Experience in managing real estate development projects, preferably with global markets experience;


• Experience must include demonstrable knowledge of real estate valuation techniques, project finance, development project cash flow modeling, public approvals and permitting/entitlement process;


• Experience managing contractors and architects through design and construction;


• Track record of managing projects to budget and schedule;


• Strong working knowledge of architectural drawings and furniture and space planning concepts;


• Strong analytic skills, including ability to independently conduct real estate financial analysis;


• Demonstrated ability to express ideas clearly, verbally and in writing.


• Strong computer skills, including high level of proficiency in MS Excel, Power Point, and Word


• Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage productive relationships with development team members, public officials, funders and lenders, other staff, and the community;


• Ability to organize work, work independently, problem solve, and be persistent;


• Creativity, entrepreneurial, and a self driven attitude towards work, with a sense of humor is desired;


• Strong problem solving skills, with a bias to a sense of urgency;


• Ability to lead a team and work within a team in a fast paced environment.

How to Apply
 

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