Job Description

Duties and responsibilities:

• Experience in residential construction spanning 7 to 10 years.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as a Construction/Development Manager or in a similar capacity.
• Possession of a Bachelors Degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture.
• Capable of comprehending and interpreting blueprints and drawings effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other general computer software, particularly MS Projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of construction, engineering, and architectural principles.
• Skills in budgeting, scheduling, negotiation, and cost control.
• Extensive familiarity with contract and subcontract documents, including their terms and conditions,
• Strong leadership and managerial competencies.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Carry out thorough feasibility studies for potential residential projects, taking into consideration market trends, zoning regulations, and financial viability.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams to develop project plans that align with company goals and objectives.
• Identify and assess suitable land opportunities for residential development.
• Negotiate land acquisition agreements, ensuring favourable terms for the company.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial goals.
• Monitor financial performance throughout the development process and make adjustments as necessary.
• Ensure all projects comply with relevant legislation and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Address social, economic, environmental, and health issues by recommending improvements to locations or zoning regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with contractors, architects, consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Effectively communicate project goals and expectations to the project team.
• Work closely with the construction team to ensure projects are executed according to plans and within established timelines.
• Address any construction-related challenges promptly to ensure project success.
• Assist in making recommendations on funding allocations for programmes or transportation projects.
• Arrange and support consultants in the development, design, and implementation of studies on transportation, air quality, housing design, and population, and analyse the results.
• Conduct appropriate research for the implementation of planning applications.
• Plan, organise, direct, control, and evaluate projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications, and budget.
• Manage key client projects, including coordinating and completing projects on time, within budget, and within scope.
• Oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarise project progress.
• Prepare reports for upper management regarding project status.
• Assist the construction manager in preparing and submitting project development schedules.
• Monitor construction schedules and milestones, ensuring progress against established schedules.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Develop, monitor, and implement quality control programmes.
• Coordinate internal resources and contractor/vendors for the flawless execution of projects.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time and of high quality, within scope and budget.

Closing Date:
Submissions for this vacancy will close on the 29 March 2024, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 11 April 2024.

Please Note:
Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We are however recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

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