Senior Project Associate

The Role

Senior Project Associate
FHFL invests significant amounts of capital in affordable housing projects through public and private sector developers. Under the supervision of the General Manager, the department will ensure that delivery risks associated with construction projects are effectively managed. Specifically, the post holder will be accountable for achieving agreed cost, time and quality targets on each project assigned by the General Manager, Project and Portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support in developing the Funds Design and Technical Standards to provide guidance to prospective partners.
• Participate in developing appropriate Monitoring Tools and Internal Processes and procedures to ensure that the Company can adequately monitor the progress of construction projects funded by it.
• Support in determining the Company's Target Cost Indicator and Pricing Framework.
• Performance Management and Periodic Review of Project Managers
• Review Project Design Proposals and Specifications (architecture, civil, structural, electrical etc) submitted by prospective partners;
• Ensure that project submissions are in compliance with the Company's requirements and in all cases are adequate to ensure adequate assessment of project risk;
• Receive and Review Monthly Progress Report from Independent Project Managers and escalating any issues of material concern.
• Review requests for Cost Variations, change of specifications etc.
• Carry out other duties as may be directed by the General Manager, Projects and Portfolio from time to time.

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Building Economics or similar technical field
  
• Candidate must be certified by any of the professional bodies; NIA, NIQS, ARCON, NSE, NITP, NIB, etc.
• Minimum 5 years of significant experience in design and technical evaluation, construction financing or supervision in real estate project.
• Master’s degree in architecture, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Building Economics in Business Management, Finance or Project Management is an added advantage.

Closing Date:

Job Application closes 28th September 2023