The Role
The Head of Project Pre-development plays a crucial role in setting the stage for a successful project by thoroughly evaluating its feasibility and preparing the groundwork for the subsequent development phases. The job holder must be skilled in project management, finance, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder communication to excel in this role.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop project plans and strategies to ensure successful project pre-development. This includes defining project objectives, scope, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Conduct feasibility studies to assess the viability of the project. This involves analyzing market conditions, financial projections, and technical considerations to determine if the project is worth pursuing.
- Identify and evaluate potential project locations, considering factors such as zoning regulations, environmental impact, accessibility, and cost.
- Prepare preliminary project budgets and cost estimates, including construction costs, permits, legal fees, and other expenses.
- Identify potential risks and challenges that may arise during the pre-development phase and develop mitigation strategies.
- Communicate with key stakeholders, including clients, government agencies, investors, and community members, to gather input and address concerns.
- Build and lead a team of professionals, such as architects, engineers, planners, and consultants, to support the pre-development process.
- Prepare project proposals and presentations for potential investors, clients, or partners.
- Maintain detailed records, reports, and documentation related to the pre-development process.
- Make recommendations to senior management or project stakeholders regarding whether to proceed with the project based on the findings and assessments conducted during the pre-development phase.
- Ensure that pre development activities are carried out to high standards and in compliance with best practices.
Requirements:- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as architecture, engineering, construction management, business administration, real estate development, or urban planning is often required.
- 12 years working experience, 7 years must be in managerial role.
- Candidate must be certified by any of the professional bodies; NIA, NIQS, ARCON, NSE, NITP, NIB, etc.
- PMP or Prince2 is required.
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in project management software tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar) is often expected.
Closing Date:
Job Application closes 28th September 2023
