Ikevora (formerly Startup Soar) - Our client, a construction and real estate company, is recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: General Manager
Location: Apo, Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
Job Summary
- The successful candidate will oversee the company's daily operations, manage construction and real estate activities, drive business growth, supervise employees, strengthen client relationships, and ensure operational efficiency and profitability.
- The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership, business management, project coordination, and financial management skills, alongside a solid understanding of the construction and real estate industry.
Key Responsibilities
Business Operations and Management:
- Oversee daily business operations and coordinate activities across departments.
- Develop and implement business strategies, operational policies, and procedures.
- Set performance targets and monitor progress towards organisational objectives.
- Identify business opportunities and recommend strategies for growth and expansion.
- Ensure efficient utilisation of company resources.
Construction and Project Management:
- Supervise construction projects to ensure timely delivery within approved budgets and quality standards.
- Monitor project schedules, resource allocation, contractor performance, and site activities.
- Coordinate with project managers, engineers, architects, quantity surveyors, and other professionals.
- Track project progress and address delays, cost overruns, and operational challenges.
- Ensure compliance with applicable building regulations, quality requirements, and health and safety standards.
Real Estate and Property Development:
- Oversee property development, acquisition, sales, leasing, and property management activities, as applicable.
- Identify viable real estate investment and development opportunities.
- Monitor property market trends and recommend strategies to improve competitiveness and profitability.
- Build and maintain relationships with property owners, investors, clients, real estate agents, and other stakeholders.
- Explore opportunities to expand the company's property portfolio and market presence.
Financial Management and Business Performance:
- Prepare and manage operational budgets in collaboration with the finance team.
- Monitor project costs, cash flow, expenditure, revenue, and profitability.
- Implement effective cost-control measures and ensure responsible use of company funds.
- Review financial and operational reports and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure projects and business activities align with approved financial targets.
Leadership and Human Resource Management:
- Lead, supervise, and motivate employees to achieve organisational objectives.
- Assign responsibilities and establish clear performance targets.
- Monitor employee productivity and conduct periodic performance reviews.
- Identify staffing needs and support recruitment, training, and employee development.
- Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and a results-driven work culture.
Business Development and Client Relations:
- Develop and implement strategies to attract new clients, investors, and business partners.
- Identify and pursue new contracts, property development opportunities, and strategic partnerships.
- Build relationships with corporate clients, contractors, suppliers, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Participate in business negotiations, contract discussions, and client presentations.
- Ensure excellent service delivery and timely resolution of client complaints.
Compliance and Risk Management:
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, contracts, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
- Identify and manage operational, financial, commercial, and project-related risks.
- Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to agreed standards.
- Maintain appropriate operational records, reports, and documentation.
- Provide regular reports and strategic recommendations to the Managing Director/CEO.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Performance will be assessed based on:
- Timely completion of projects within approved budgets.
- Growth in company revenue, profitability, and market share.
- Effective cost management and resource utilisation.
- Client satisfaction, retention, and business development results.
- Employee productivity and departmental performance.
- Compliance with applicable regulations, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Achievement of agreed business and operational targets.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Estate Management, Civil Engineering, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
- A Master's Degree or relevant professional certification will be an added advantage.
- 7–10 years of relevant professional experience, including substantial experience in a management or leadership position.
- Demonstrable experience in construction, real estate, property development, or a closely related industry.
- Strong knowledge of project management, budgeting, contract administration, and business operations.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and achieve business targets.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Good understanding of construction standards, property regulations, and workplace health and safety requirements.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project or property management software.
- Strong commercial awareness, integrity, accountability, and a results-oriented mindset.
Salary
Open for Negotiation, depending on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and demonstrated ability to deliver results.