Description

We are working with a Developer based in the Caribbean who are constructing large affordable housing projects (over 2000 homes). This is a critical position for the Company and requires an experienced individual who has prior experience working in the Caribbean in a senior Development capacity.

In addition, the candidate should have the following knowledge, experience and skills:

Knowledge:

• An experienced professional with a thorough understanding of the entire development process from start to finish. From land acquisition, feasibility studies, concept design through to execution and handover.
• Understanding of the particular constraints within which government transactions must be undertaken.
• An understanding of the range of deal structures available to deliver mixed-use schemes.
• Knowledge of conditions in the national, regional and local property markets.
• Commercially strong and technically able to deliver complex mixed-use schemes.
• Understanding of development partnerships and joint ventures arrangements.
• In depth knowledge of national property markets.
• In-depth knowledge of site appraisal and development financing.

Experience:

• Prior experience in working in the Caribbean, ideally in Jamaica at a senior level.
• Have successfully managed at least two housing projects of over 800 units.
• 5+ years experience in position of Development Director.
• At least 15 years experience in the development industry.
• Cross-sector experience, including a significant amount of commercial experience.
• Significant experience of leading on the identification, appraisal and acquisition of sites for mixed use development.
• Demonstrable commercial awareness of the property market, market norms and best practice.
• Experience of the successful delivery of mixed-use schemes.

Skills (Communication & Technical):

• An ability to manage projects and articulate the current status, future risks and likely delivery timescales.
• An ability to chair meetings and clearly communicate the status of any project to any level.
• Client management, able to demonstrate strong working relationships with clients.
• Display tact and diplomacy when managing difficult situations.
• Articulate and convincing when presenting information or ideas either orally or in writing.
• Proponent of open and honest debate to ensure colleagues share their best thinking at all times.
• Involves partners to ensure that the necessary support is gained to successfully complete the project.
• An understanding of all technical aspects of development delivery.
• Continually develop technical property and development competence.
• Possess strong IT capabilities in Microsoft packages.

Skills Analysis and Problem Solving:

• Ability to resolve complex issues both independently and while managing teams.
• Values the team approach to solving problems.
• Assumes lead role in identifying and solving problems quickly to sustain optimal productivity.
• Ability to assemble the resources of a team to delivery mixed-use schemes requiring multi-disciplinary input.
• Ability to take robust commercial decisions, often on the basis of limited information.
• Encourages diverse ideas and options to reach well thought through solutions.
• Supports change-related initiatives by taking calculated risks and making tough decisions.
• Source of insight and counsel regarding key issues.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-starter with capacity to work on own initiative.
• Self-motivated, flexible, organised, with an eye for detail.
• Demonstrates high standards of integrity, honesty and fairness.
• Conducts transactions with the highest level of integrity and, in doing, so enhances the reputation of the employing organisation.
• Able to learn and understand new concepts as well as apply new methods.

Benefits:

Salary:                           USD 170k – 180k per year depending on experience.

Package:                        2 No. Return Flights per year

Accommodation:        Suitable Accommodation provided with utilities paid

Vehicle:                          Suitable for position fully serviced

Others                            Computer and Phone

Please get in touch with an updated CV to L.Potter@nsrassociates.com for a confidential discussion about this.