Head, Project Predevelopment at Family Homes Funds

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.