GENERAL MANAGER – REAL ESTATE & CONSTRUCTION 233 views

Property Management
– Represent the company locally and take full responsibility for all communication with the tenants
– Oversee and manage the real estate income and expenses with the goal of improving profitability
– Proactively monitor and negotiate all rental contracts. Key will be to ensure a high utilization of the rental space

Facility Management
– Act as facility manager by constantly reviewing the quality and necessary renovation needs of the properties
– Prepare renovation plans including the required expenditures for maintenance & repair
– Supervise maintenance personnel and contractors; conduct renovation work without support wherever possible
– Oversee and maintain solar hybrid plant, water source and gardening

Project / Construction Management
– Evaluate business opportunities for an optimized use of the current company assets (1 commercial, 2 residential)
– Provide detailed project and cost plans for all refurbishment and new construction initiatives
– Lead and oversee all construction projects of the company’s properties, including the organization and sourcing of construction
material abroad

Requirements & qualifications
– More than 5 years of international experience in developing countries, including min. 3 years of professional experience in an
African country (preferably West Africa, Sierra Leone)
– Extensive knowledge in construction management – preferably in a professional business environment (e.g. as an architect, a
construction manager or a landscaper). Alternatively, proven construction experience through multiple private home remodeling
projects (DIY).
– Strong ability in project management, from scheduling and sourcing vendors and raw materials to organizing and supervising local
workers on site
– Good leadership and communication skills that allows to work with people from different cultures
– Strong hands-on approach with result orientation, willingness to find solutions in a challenging environment
– Fluent in English – both in writing and speaking. German advantageous
– Knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) and good affinity for IT
– Act with integrity and high degree of self-motivation

Your benefits
– Working in an upcoming African country with the opportunity to build a self-reliant and supporting living community
– Leading several projects in construction, building new houses, reconstruction of commercial plots and infrastructure
– Making something good even better, continue building a green and consistent habitat
– Possibility to live in the most beautiful and reliable compound in Freetown with reliable energy and own water source