JOB OBJECTIVES

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Associate to join our dynamic team at UPDC Plc. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant work experience in project management, preferably within the real estate sector. As a Project Associate, you will be responsible for assisting in the planning, coordination, and execution of various real estate development projects undertaken by UPDC Plc.

Key Accountability

• Project Coordination: Collaborate with project managers and other team members to ensure the smooth execution of real estate development projects from inception to completion.
• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare and maintain project documentation, including project plans, progress reports, and meeting minutes. Generate insightful reports on project status, highlighting key milestones, risks, and issues.
• Budget Management: Assist in budget preparation and monitoring for assigned projects. Track project expenses, identify variances, and propose corrective actions to ensure adherence to budgetary constraints.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, vendors, regulatory agencies, and clients, to facilitate effective communication and resolution of project-related matters.
• Quality Assurance: Support the implementation of quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet the established standards and specifications.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with project execution and work closely with the project team to develop mitigation strategies.
• Schedule Management: Assist in developing project schedules and timelines. Monitor project progress against established schedules and identify opportunities to optimize project timelines.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis on market trends, competitor activities, and industry best practices to inform decision-making and enhance project outcomes.

Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience and other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management, preferably in the real estate sector.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office suite.
• Analytical mindset with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of Nigerian real estate regulations and practices is a plus.

JOB OBJECTIVES

The Project Manager will report to the Development Director and will be responsible for the timely execution (time, cost and quality) and success of all projects within his/her portfolio.

Key Accountability

• A general understanding of the real estate market in order to provide advice on any market trends that will affect the success of UPDC’s projects.
• Drawing up project/design briefs which take into consideration key technical and financial criteria (design, lighting, ventilation, ease of construction, circulation, zoning and planning requirements, construction specifications, efficiency ratios).
• Identifying and documenting internal/external client and project objectives throughout the life of the development while ensuring time, cost and quality objectives are articulated and achieved.
• Managing the consultant tender and selection process. Reviewing contracts and other documents relevant to the appointment of all consultants.
• Managing teams of professionals - Architects, Services Engineers, Structural Engineers and Quantity Surveyors
• Conduct discussions with “Design/Build” Contractor (called “Contractor”) and ensure that all consultant timelines and goals are articulated and achieved.
• Managing the design development and co-ordination process to ensure the project technical information is adequate for tender. Scheduling and chairing all design/co-ordination meetings.
• Taking and keeping minutes on all development and project related meetings.
• Ensuring all project documents are up to date and properly filed in UPDC’s database.
• Advising on the procurement options available and make recommendation as required.
• Managing the contractor tender and appointment process, ensuring that all relevant contract terms and conditions are incorporated. Ensuring that all bonds and insurances required are obtained from all relevant parties.
• Liaising with suppliers and manufactures where required.
• Administering the construction and consultant agreements and ensure that all UPDC’s responsibilities are carried out in line with the contract terms and conditions.
• Liaising with local authorities and related government agencies regarding zoning and town planning issues as well as building control. Obtaining all regulatory approvals/certificates - pre during and post construction.
• Preparing weekly, fortnightly and monthly reports required for the success execution of the projects.
• Developing and tracking project schedules for the project including (but not limited to) communication, change management, stakeholder management and risk management schedules etc.
• Scheduling and chairing all meetings required for the successful completion of the projects.
• Developing/monitoring/updating the development budget and cash flow in order to advise on timely availability of project funds (using Microsoft Excel)
• Developing, tracking and retain ownership of project development timeline, manage the delivery of milestones and monitor progress against timeline (using Microsoft Project or similar).
• Preparing presentations on project related matters for presentation to the Development Director or EXCO.
• Establishing and monitoring adequate Quality/EHS Control Procedure
• Providing oversight and compliance on Contract Procedures and Management
• Supporting with information required for the development of the “Information Memorandum” for formally seeking third party funding if required.
• Participating in non-project related activities as directed by the Development Director.

Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience and other Requirements

• Relevant Bachelors from a reputable tertiary institution
• Project Management Certification.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to Manage various parties involved in the project completion.
• Proper time management skills
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in project management software including Excel, Microsoft Projects, Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant cognate experience

JOB OBJECTIVES

The Project Manager will report to the Development Director and will be responsible for the
timely execution (time, cost and quality) and success of all projects within his/her portfolio.

Key Accountability

• A general understanding of the real estate market in order to provide advice on any market trends that will
  affect the success of UPDC’s projects.
• Drawing up project/design briefs which take into consideration key technical and Financial criteria (design,
  lighting, ventilation, ease of construction, circulation, zoning and planning requirements, construction
  specifications, efficiency ratios).
• Identifying and documenting internal/external client and project objectives throughout the life of the
  development while ensuring time, cost and quality objectives are articulated and achieved.
• Managing the consultant tender and selection process. Reviewing contracts and other documents relevant to
  the appointment of all consultants.
• Managing teams of professionals - Architects, Services Engineers, Structural Engineers and Quantity Surveyors
• Conduct discussions with “Design/Build” Contractor (called “Contractor”) and ensure that all consultant
  timelines and goals are articulated and achieved.
• Managing the design development and co-ordination process to ensure the project technical information is
  adequate for tender. Scheduling and chairing all design/co-ordination meetings.
• Taking and keeping minutes on all development and project related meetings.
• Ensuring all project documents are up to date and properly filed in UPDC’s database
• Advising on the procurement options available and make recommendation as required.
• Managing the contractor tender and appointment process, ensuring that all relevant contract terms and
  conditions are incorporated. Ensuring that all bonds and insurances required are obtained from all relevant
  parties.
• Liaising with suppliers and manufacturers where required.
• Administering the construction and consultant agreements and ensure that all UPDC’s responsibilities are
  carried out in line with the contract terms and conditions.
• Liaising with local authorities and related government agencies regarding zoning and town planning issues as
  well as building control. Obtaining all regulatory approvals/certificates - pre during and post-construction.
• Preparing weekly, fortnightly and monthly reports required for the success execution of the projects.
• Developing and tracking project schedules for the project including (but not limited to) communication,
  change management, stakeholder management and risk management schedules etc.
• Scheduling and chairing all meetings required for the successful completion of the projects.
• Developing/monitoring/updating the development budget and cash flow in order to advise on timely
  availability of project funds (using Microsoft Excel)
• Developing, tracking and retain ownership of project development time-line, manage the delivery of
  milestones and monitor progress against timeline (using Microsoft Project or similar).
• Preparing presentations on project related matters for presentation to the Development Director or EXCO.
• Establishing and monitoring adequate Quality/EHS Control Procedure
• Providing oversight and compliance on Contract Procedures and Management
• Supporting with information required for the development of the “Information Memorandum” for formally
  seeking third-party funding if required.
• Participating in non-project-related activities as directed by the Development Director or MD.

Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience and other Requirements

• Relevant BSC from a reputable tertiary institution.
• Project Management Certification.
• Attention to details.
• Ability to Manage various parties involved in the project completion.
• Proper time management skills.
• Excellent knowledge and proficiency in project management software including Excel, Microsoft Projects,
  Microsoft Powerpoint.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant cognate experience.

JOB OBJECTIVES

To provide financial planning and analysis for the Company to determine the best
use of resources to achieve business objectives and inform commercial decisions; to
produce regular reports using financial data and work collaboratively across various
business units to analyse business performance and strategy.

Key Accountability

• Provide reliable and insightful financial performance reports for management and Board meetings.
  This includes evaluation and analysis of existing product and services lines, past results, variance
  analysis, performance of comparable developments and/or companies, identifying trends, valuation
  drivers, and capital market dynamics.
• Consult with the management team to develop long-term commercial plans and develop initiatives
  and policies to improve financial growth.
• Provide investors and stakeholders with clear and accurate information on the company’s
  performance that is consistent with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Execution of quarterly earnings process including analysis on results, drafting of earnings releases,
  presentations, fact sheets, conference call scripts etc.
• Prepare all documents and presentations required to inform relevant stakeholders of the financial
  performance of the company.
• Coordinate and participate in investor meetings, conferences, road shows and annual investor
  events.
• Maintain the IR databases including calendars, internal reporting, general and web
  communications, presentations, etc.
• Focused investor and capital market engagement as well as being a point of contact for investors,
  analysts, and rating agency enquiries.
• Maintain schedule of fixed deposit investment and Interest Income computation.
• Maintain schedule of borrowings and interest expense computation.
• Posting of foreign currency transactions on the accounting software.
• Advise applicable exchange rates for reporting of foreign currency gains and losses.
• Reporting and reconciliation of Staff-related Accounts Receivable.
• Posting of payment transactions in the accounting software.
• Timely preparation of bank reconciliation report.
• Preparation and timely rendition of Currency Transaction Report to SCUML.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.

Education/Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, Experience and other Requirements

• 7+ years of work experience in a detail-oriented financial role such as investment banking,
  corporate finance, private equity, finance, or strategy consulting.
• Bachelor’s degree in a numerate and highly analytical field including finance, economics,
  accounting, or engineering is recommended.
• MBA or other finance/business –related post graduate qualification, Chartered Accountant, and/or
  Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation is an added advantage.
• Outstanding academic record.
• Proven work experience in a quantitatively heavy role, performing complex financial analysis,
  modelling, company valuations, and comparable company analyses.
• Strong quantitative and analytical competency with prior responsibilities for research, data driven
  analysis, and explaining complex financial concepts.
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft office suite & accounting software.
• Strong project and time management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills in oral and written form.
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent presentation skills; and comfort interacting with executive-level management.
• Ability to develop and maintain business relationships.
• Passion to learn and grow within the organization