Latest Vacancies at Brookstone Property Assets Management Limited

Job Title: Real Estate Development Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Level: Experienced

Detailed Description

• At Brookstone, our focus is maximizing shareholder value while achieving unparalleled client satisfaction.
• Are you an innovative and creative Real Estate deal maker who has a history of successfully executing commercial real estate transactions or executing development projects?
• Do you have experience working in commercial, retail, and residential projects?
• Are you able to add value through every step of the development process including sourcing and acquiring land, office/retail leasing, financial modelling and analysis, and project oversight?
• Do you appreciate the value that can be created by comprehensive market feasibility and analysis, design oversight, financial analysis, sales/leasing interactive advertising and project management?
• Are you looking for a performance-driven culture where the focus is creating great developments where people love to live, work, play and a work environment which will challenge your real estate acumen?
• If so, you may be a good fit as the Real Estate Development Manager for our team in Lagos, Nigeria, and we’d love to hear your story.

The Real Estate Development Manager has two main functions:

• Develop Brookstone’s project pipeline by cultivating relationships with and developing business from land owners, and off-takers including retail, office, and residential off-takers, and
• Manage Brookstone’s development Portfolio from inception to completion including project conceptualization, design oversight, execution team sourcing, attaining financing, Project management and delivery. Thus, you will assist in areas covering Planning, Construction, Sales & Marketing, Financial Management & Reporting, Stakeholder Engagement and Management, Acquisitions and Procurement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support the Management Team to acquire, develop, and manage commercial real estate development opportunities and perform tasks to support these endeavours
• Participate in all phases of complex developments including underwriting, internal investment approval, due diligence, financing, closing, development, and management
• Work with other development team members to prepare presentation materials for senior management, investors, JV partners, lenders, planning authorities, etc.
• Interact with senior management on a daily basis to drive decisions which affect ongoing projects
• Perform analyses by creating financial models and make recommendations to senior management based on these analyses
• Interact with multiple teams including the Property Management Team, Leasing Team, Finance Team, and the Legal Team to drive the progress of a project.
• Prepare budget models, investor memorandums and tenant leasing documents
• Drive with land acquisition including site visits, due diligence, liaising with agents and owners, preliminary financial analyses and securing anchor tenants
• Participation in design meetings with the architects, engineers and project team members
• Assist with negotiation of project legal documents, contracts, leases, etc.
• Participation in marketing/leasing strategy sessions.
• Oversee Development Team meetings.
• Manage negotiation meetings with the contractors/consultants, vendors, tenants, etc.

Requirements, Skill and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Finance, Real Estate, Marketing, Architecture, Project Management or related field.
• Minimum of five years of direct experience within property development, property finance, or property leasing.
• Strong understanding of the development life cycle around commercial and residential assets
• Ability to negotiate while thinking of your feet
• Strong financial modelling skills preferred
• Proven interest and experience in real estate
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to produce quality work in a consistent manner.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Adaptability to changing demands.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while under pressure.
• Ability to interact with co-workers, contractors, tenants, and/or vendors in an articulate, courteous, and business-like manner at all times.
• Results orientated.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point.

Remuneration
N250,000 – N400,000 /month.

Job Title: Finishing Foreman

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

• We’re looking for an organized and goal driven Finishing Foreman to join our growing team.
• The candidate will work closely with our Construction Unit and be responsible for the day-to-day handling of the company’s Construction Finishing, we’re an energetic company and we are looking for a passionate individual to join our organization and bring strategic value to construction Projects.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of daily and weekly programmes together with the issue of programme detail to sub-contractors
• Attending weekly management team meeting for Brookstone Construction team
• Overseeing of various internal and external works including civil works, M&E, flooring, joinery, ceilings, etc., and snagging to push the build over the line
• Ensuring that they are finished on time and on budget
• Good finishing experience, with a good eye for detail
• Maintaining the site diary – recording manpower levels for each sub-contractor and keeping detailed notes of all site activities
• Assisting with the control of plant and equipment on site
• Co-ordinating and managing of subcontractors
• Ensuring work is carried out to the highest of standards
• Dealing with all Health and Safety issues on site
• Ability to motivate labourers and Sub-Contractors
• Provide clear leadership and direction to the site team while maintaining a professional manner is essential
• Develop and oversee Quality Standards on all sites
• Monitor and Manage Project Budgets on all sites
• Manage construction budgets and track construction costs
• Ensure that all machinery and tools are available to the crew and everything is in proper order and state of maintenance
• Perform inspections to ensure that the crew’s performance is up to the set standards
• Ensure that all materials, supplies, tools, and equipment are procured in a time efficient manner
• Monitor daily construction procedures to ensure that proper quality is maintained and that schedules are being followed
• Create job progress reports regularly and ensure that any significant information is communicated to the project manager and Managing Partners

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Construction Management.
• Management experience and experience with some of the technical aspects of a project, such as carpentry, concrete work, plumbing and electrical work.
• 7+ years General Foreman / Finishing Foreman experience
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong oral and written communication skills
• Proven track record in Retail/Commercial Fit-out Projects
• Basic use of emails, computer use desirable

Remuneration
N250,000 – N350,000 /month.