Key Responsibilities
1. Project & Property Sourcing
- Identify, evaluate, and develop a pipeline of property and development projects in line with the property fund’s investment criteria.
- Build relationships with developers, brokers, government agencies, and other key stakeholders to source opportunities.
- Monitor market trends and investment opportunities in target regions.
a. Feasibility & Investment Analysis
- Conduct detailed feasibility studies, including financial modeling, market analysis, risk assessment, and ROI projections.
- Evaluate technical, regulatory, and operational aspects of potential projects.
- Analyze capital requirements, expected returns, and alignment with investor requirements.
b. Recommendation & Reporting
- Present findings, recommendations, and investment proposals to senior management and the investment committee.
- Provide clear, data-driven insights to support decision-making on acquisitions or development projects.
- Track project pipeline progress and maintain an organized database of opportunities.
c. Stakeholder Engagement
- Liaise with internal teams, including finance, legal, and operations, to ensure due diligence and feasibility assessments are comprehensive.
- Engage with external consultants, valuers, and technical experts for specialized assessments.
d. Strategic Input
- Provide strategic insights into portfolio growth, diversification, and investment opportunities.
- Align project sourcing with the property fund’s short- and long‑term objectives.
2. Project Leadership & Management
- Lead, manage, and mentor the internal project management team across residential, hotel, retirement home developments and other projects.
- Oversee project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure on‑time and on‑budget delivery.
- Establish project objectives, milestones, and performance metrics for all development projects.
3. Stakeholder Management
- Act as the main point of contact for external stakeholders including architects, contractors, consultants, government authorities, and investors.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, regulatory bodies, and community stakeholders to ensure smooth project approvals and compliance.
- Negotiate contracts, manage service providers, and resolve project‑related disputes or issues.
4. Strategy & Execution
- Provide strategic input into project selection, feasibility studies, and development planning.
- Ensure projects align with company objectives, quality standards, and brand positioning.
- Monitor project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
5. Financial Oversight
- Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance, ensuring profitability and ROI as per investor’s requirements.
- Collaborate with finance teams to report on project financials and forecasts.
6. Reporting & Communication
- Provide regular reports to senior management on project status, risks, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Facilitate effective communication between internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Attend meetings with board members, shareholders and investors for project and KPI updates.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 10-15+ years of experience in project management or property development, with exposure to residential, hotel, and retirement home projects.
- Strong financial modeling, feasibility analysis, and investment evaluation skills.
- Proven experience in sourcing property or development projects for institutional investors or funds.
- Proven experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing large-scale developments.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets and ROI.
- Excellent negotiation, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong understanding of construction processes, local regulations, and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple opportunities, and meet deadlines.