Property Development Manager

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Property Development Manager

Location: Lagos

Role Overview

• The ideal candidate has extensive experience in development management, construction project delivery, commercial management, and client engagement, with a proven ability to drive projects from inception to successful handover.
• We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Development Manager to lead the successful delivery of high-profile real estate and construction projects from concept through completion.
• This is a leadership role for a seasoned project delivery professional who can coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage complex stakeholder relationships, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You’ll Do
Project Development & Delivery:

• Coordinate statutory approvals, regulatory submissions, permits, and stakeholder engagement through project completion.
• Monitor project scope, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and risks to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of multiple real estate development and construction projects from feasibility through completion.
• Develop and manage project execution plans, delivery strategies, timelines, and project programmes.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear progress reports to clients and senior management.
• Manage contract administration and commercial matters in collaboration with project consultants.
• Oversee procurement activities, including consultant appointments, contractor selection, and tender processes.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, contractors, and specialist consultants throughout the project lifecycle.

Client & Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage client expectations and resolve project issues before they impact delivery.
• Present project updates, performance reports, and recommendations to executive stakeholders and project sponsors.
• Collaborate effectively with government agencies, consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service delivery and proactive communication.

Commercial & Business Development:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the real estate and construction sectors.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives that support business growth and market expansion.
• Support the preparation of proposals, tenders, project bids, and fee submissions.
• Build and maintain relationships with developers, investors, consultants, contractors, and industry partners.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Foster accountability, collaboration, and high-performance project execution.
• Promote best practices in project governance, reporting, and delivery standards.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across multiple developments.
• Mentor and support junior project managers and project team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and international stakeholders.
• Proven experience managing projects from concept, planning, and design through construction and final handover.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, scheduling, quality assurance, and risk management.
• 10–15 years of experience delivering complex real estate or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, contract administration, commercial management, and project controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certifications such as PMP, RICS, CIOB, COREN, NSE, or equivalent.
• Experience delivering commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, infrastructure, or large-scale development projects.
• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Construction Management, MBA, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with international developers, investors, or development finance institutions.

Why This Role Matters

• This role is critical to delivering complex development projects that meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and commercial success.

You will play a key role in:

• Successfully delivering major real estate and construction projects from inception to completion.
• Leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding project outcomes.
• Building strong client relationships through exceptional project execution.
• Supporting the company’s growth through business development and strategic client engagement.
• Driving project quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.