Job Summary
On behalf of our clients, we are looking for an experienced and results-driven Real Estate Development & Project Manager to oversee ongoing real estate projects and lead new investment opportunities from concept development and feasibility studies through design, construction, sales, leasing, and handover, ensuring projects meet their budget, timeline, quality, and profitability objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and monitor ongoing real estate projects, including schedules, budgets, costs, quality, procurement, and cash flow.
Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
Identify new real estate investment opportunities and conduct market research and feasibility studies.
Identify suitable development sites and lead land acquisition, property exchange, and joint development negotiations.
Evaluate project costs, projected revenues, profitability, cash flow, return on investment, and risks.
Oversee project design, permitting, procurement, construction, quality control, and handover.
Develop sales, leasing, pricing, and marketing strategies.
Monitor project performance, identify risks, recommend corrective actions, and report to management.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Urban Planning, Project Management, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
6+ years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or project management role.
Practical experience in real estate development, construction project management, or related fields.
Good understanding of Addis Ababa’s landholding, lease, zoning, construction permit, and property transfer procedures.
Strong project management, budgeting, financial analysis, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Amharic and English.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, integrity, and accountability.