Graduate Jobs in Lagos at Rumi Properties, 8th July 2015

Rumi Properties - We are presently marketing various expanse of land at Ibeju- Lekki LGA that will be developed into Estates. Our land documents Governors Consent, C of O. etcOur Marketing Team is made up of several Independent Business Development Executives who are diligently developing
their individual businesses with a strong support system put in place by the company to guarantee results.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Graduate Trainee (Property Manager)

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Reporting to the Head of Property Management, you will be responsible for providing a full Property Management service for the company's clients.

• Will be seeing rental properties insuring they are consistently maintained, acting on behalf of the clients.
• You will be liaising between tenants, maintenance contractors and other parties to continue the habitability of every property
• Responsible for booking inspections and inventory checks on properties before and after properties are inhabited by tenants.
• The ideal Property Manager will possess skills in conflict resolution and telephone communications in order to professionally acquire and handle business
• Sourcing out new business and seeing business through to completion
• Working to financial, individual and team targets
• Increasing the company turnover
• Opening and developing professional relationships with clients and colleagues
• Canvassing and marketing
• Completing necessary paperwork to finalise deals
• Consistently use successful techniques and company directives to screen, hire, orient and train new personnel.
• Ensure efficiency of staff through ongoing training, instruction, counseling and leadership.
• Plan weekly/daily office staff schedules and assignments.
• Coordinate maintenance schedule and assignments with Maintenance Supervisor.
• Administer action plans consistently, and on a timely basis with performance problems.
• Document appropriately, communicate situation supervisor, Human Resources Director, and terminate properly when necessary.
• Provide support to staff to encourage team work and lead as an example in creating a harmonious environment.
• Ensure all administrative processes involving personnel are handled on a timely basis (i.e., performance evaluations, salary reviews, time sheets, change of status forms, etc.).

• Strong interpersonal skills with a rapid ability to establish relationships.
• Proficient prioritising and organisational skills.
• Participate in training in order to comply with new or existing laws.
• Be able to work evenings and weekends.
• Present self in a neat, clean and professional manner at all times throughout the workday and/or whenever present at the community.
• Positive approach toward all tasks.
• Pro-active and resilient individual.
• Ability to effectively resolve discrepancies and complaints.
• Excellent articulation and telephone manner.
• A graduate Degree in a related field and must have completed NYSC.

• Will provide professional advice on property and construction, which spans across residential, commercial, industrial, leisure and agriculture projects.
• Assist with the design and development of new buildings as well as the restoration and maintenance of existing ones.
• The nature of the work may range from the design of large, multimillion-pound structures to modest adaptations and repairs, and sometimes includes working with buildings of architectural or historic importance.
• Help with preventative measures to keep buildings in good condition and look for ways to make buildings sustainable.
• Ensuring projects are completed on budget and to schedule
• Advising clients on schemes and projects and determining requirements
• Preparing scheme designs with costing, programmes for completion of projects and specification of works;
• Organising documents for tender and advising on appointing contractors, designers and procurement routes
• Determining the condition of existing buildings, identifying and analysing defects, including proposals for repair
• Advising on energy efficiency, environmental impact and sustainable construction
• Instructing on the preservation/conservation of historic buildings
• Advising on the management and supervision of maintenance of buildings
• Dealing with planning applications and advising on property legislation and building regulations
• Assessing and designing buildings to meet the needs of people with disabilities
• Instructing on construction design and management regulations
• Negotiating dilapidations (when there is a legal liability for a property's state of disrepair)
• Carrying out feasibility studies
• Advising on the health and safety aspects of buildings
• Advising on boundary and rights of light disputes and party wall procedures
• Preparing insurance assessments and claims.

• Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail.
• B.Sc in Building Surveying or related field with at least 5 years experience.
• Willingness to work outside in all conditions.
• Interest in and firm knowledge of the built environment.
• Excellent IT skills, including knowledge of industry-specific software.
• Analytically minded, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Excellent people, project and time management skills

• Valuing properties by applying expert knowledge and awareness of the local property market
• Taking accurate measurements of sites and premises
• Assessing the impact of a major development in terms of economic viability and environmental impact
• Purchasing land and securing funding
• Visiting sites at all stages of development, from green field to foundations and completed buildings
• Writing detailed reports on property for purposes such as rent reviews, investment potential, valuations for mortgages and other purposes, marketability and building surveys
• Negotiating with confidence, orally and in writing, on issues such as rents
• Selling and buying properties and sites on behalf of clients
• Applying appropriate law for landlord and tenant negotiations and enforcing health and safety regulations
• Assessing properties for business rates, capital taxation, acquisitions and disposals
• Advising clients on the purchase and sale of individual investments and managing large property portfolios
• Managing all kinds of property on behalf of a landlord to meet the landlord's contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with the conditions of the tenancy, collecting rents and handling building maintenance and repair;
• Working closely with other professionals such as highways and structural engineers, town planners and architects, in considering new developments.

• Degree in Estate Management or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role with proven negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office.
• You will also have experience of negotiation and dispute resolution with landowners and occupiers.
• Broad project management experience would be useful, and if you can demonstrate how you’ve supported major capital projects, even better.
• Must have good knowledge of Nigeria property market with existing network of estate agents, property owners and developers as well as property buyers.
• Credible, knowledgeable and influential
• Confident communicator with good networking, negotiation and dispute resolution skills.
• With up-to-date knowledge of current legislation and best practice, you’re able to provide specialist advice to senior managers, external partners, tenants.