5 Positions at Ultimate Developers ltd (UDL): (Deadline 17 August 2020)

5 Positions at Ultimate Developers ltd (UDL): (Deadline 17 August 2020)

Head of Project Development (Technical Director) at Ultimate Developers ltd (UDL): (Deadline 17 August 2020)

UDL is a private real estate development company leading the way in changing the landscape of Rwanda through its residential and commercial development projects.

It is from the above context that, Ultimate Developers Ltd would like to recruit competent staff to fill the below vacant job positions and those will work under the overall supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO);

Job title: Head of Project Development (Technical Director) Grade, UD2 and reports to CEO
Job Purpose: To see through each project from kick-off to closing by managing the review of due diligence and financial underwriting, the land entitlement process, design-development, financial closing, as well as providing oversight during construction, and sale.

Key Responsibilities

Manage new construction and / or rehab development projects from kick-off through to stabilized occupancy;
Lead and manage a team of professionals and partners – client, contractor, civil engineer, architect, quantity surveyor, and technical consultants,
Negotiate contracts with third party professionals associated with the project.
Manage project budgets, critical path timelines, schedules, and milestones to stated goals.
Lead teams of stakeholders to confirm all due diligence items including a title, survey, environmental review, soil conditions, site planning, market strength, and operating expenses for each project.
Define and manage the land entitlement process in order to secure permits;
Lead project teams, consisting of design professionals and general contractors to prepare and price construction plans and specifications in accordance with regulatory obligations.
Manage the interior design process in accordance with regulatory commitments and partner needs; hire an interior designer and oversee the selection of finishes, furniture, artwork, and accessories.
Make presentations to clients, City/ Planning Commissions, the board, etc. as necessary to further a project.
Identify and pursue sources of gap financing for a project; Work with the finance staff to underwrite a project and define a mutually agreed-upon structure for debt, equity, and soft funding sources; Lead the project team to achieve financial closing on all sources of funding on a project.
Facilitate communication and relationship-building across internal departments and between external stakeholders to improve the quality of development and to ensure positive outcomes. Lead interdepartmental team meetings.
Ensure a safe work environment and all work is conducted within the provided safety policies/ guidelines
Verify and approve contractor timesheets
Take detailed notes of job execution detailing headcount, issues, conflicts, change orders, and performance.

Job Qualifications

Master’s degree in construction management, project management or another closely related field such as construction science with over 8 years working experience with at least 3 years as a project assistant manager working directly with teams
Experience in leading major programme of works on multi-million-dollar projects
Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required:
Have strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a very fast pace environment.
Good understanding of Project Management principles including budgeting and analysis
Have a strong personality and interpersonal relations
Have emotional intelligence, business acumen, and good team working skills
Be assertive and detail-oriented
Proficiency in both written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English languages is necessary; working knowledge of French is an asset;
Computer literate with proficient knowledge of MS Office.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Be an active member of the Institute of Engineers of Rwanda or equivalent
Professional qualification project planning/project management is an added advantage

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters by email at info@udl.rw not later than 5: 00 pm on 17th August 2020.

The application letter should be accompanied by a copy of the required degree, professional certificate, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Identification card/passport and other relevant documentation related to the required experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages.

Ultimate Developers Ltd

Management

 

Electro-Mechanical Engineer at Ultimate Developers ltd (UDL): (Deadline 17 August 2020)

UDL is a private real estate development company leading the way in changing the landscape of Rwanda through its residential and commercial development projects.

It is from the above context that, Ultimate Developers Ltd would like to recruit competent staff to fill the below vacant job positions and those will work under the overall supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO);

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Grade UD3 and reports to CEO
Job Purpose: To be responsible for the construction sites, ensure equipment efficiency, schedule maintenance, manage equipment installations, ensure total safety for the teams and generally ensure that the, systems and processes are working well and in accordance with the company policies, government regulations and safety standards laws

Key Responsibilities

Review plans and specifications according to the plan for the MEP section and where required prepare technical clarifications to the tendered design to suit specific on-site construction and co-ordination issues;
Continually review the contractor’s construction schedule during the progress of the site works with regards to MEP services and report to the Project Director on the same.
Prepare plans, details, specified and cost estimated of plumbing, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, general piping system and other related MEP services.
Ensure that the filing/logging of the MEP documentation is undertaken in line with the project handbook and continually monitor the same.
Provide technical advice to staff designer, supervisor, inspector, and contracting service provider, regarding installation and maintenance of MEP System.
Lead and supervise installation, testing, and commissioning of a wide range of MEP equipment
Analyze Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing engineering problems and formulate solutions.
Report any risks associated with MEP installations or general projects to the Project Director and minimize machinery downtime by carrying out preventative planned maintenance
Be a safety champion and advising the production team on usability and safety of the equipment
Understand code compliance, power distribution, industrial automation, and other electrical systems.
Be familiar with basic building codes, safety standards, and other relevant engineering information.
Support the development, control, and tracking of maintenance budgets.
Coordinate with planning/scheduling, inventory control and maintenance procurement teams for all repairs, products, work schedules and meetings.
Undertake final project snagging and prepare a list of defects for the Contractor’s action
Any other duty that may be assigned by the direct supervisor

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in either electrical and electronic engineering or in mechanical engineering; or electromechanical engineering with over 10 years working experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory role
Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Be enthusiastic and flexible in approach and problem solving;
Be able to perform a highly physical job and be comfortable working at height;
Ability to clearly and concisely record and convey information;
Ability to prioritize workload and to cope with pressure and setbacks
Be flexible, creative and innovative
Be of proven moral integrity
Be responsive, prompt, effective and impartial
Ability to appreciate and apply technology in the work environment
Passion for continuous professional development
Ability to have the initiative to achieve expected results
Team leadership
Proficiency in both written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English languages is necessary; working knowledge of French is an asset;
Computer literate with proficient knowledge of MS Office.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Be an active member of the Institute of Engineers of Rwanda or equivalent
How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters by email at info@udl.rw not later than 5: 00 pm on 17th August 2020.

The application letter should be accompanied by a copy of the required degree, professional certificate, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Identification card/passport, and other relevant documentation related to the required experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages.

Ultimate Developers Ltd

Management

 

Head of Commercial Operations at Ultimate Developers ltd (UDL): (Deadline 17 August 2020)

UDL is a private real estate development company leading the way in changing the landscape of Rwanda through its residential and commercial development projects.

It is from the above context that, Ultimate Developers Ltd would like to recruit competent staff to fill the below vacant job positions and those will work under the overall supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO);

Job Title: Head of Commercial Operations, Grade UD2 reports to CEO
Job Purpose: To be responsible for developing, managing, and executing marketing strategies for all Programs/Product Lines/Segments to meet sales targets while at the same time building brand equity and increasing market share.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute successful marketing strategies aligned to the overall organizational objectives; Evaluate and recommend new and existing marketing ideas/concepts aimed at growing the product line and lead the execution of approved ideas/concepts;
Demonstrate knowledge of the Real Estate market, competition and ability to develop applicable pricing models;
Collaborate with senior & middle management levels to set revenue goals & company strategy as well as implementing a sales plan to drive revenue growth.
Establish sales objectives by forecasting & developing annual sales quotas, projecting expected sales volume & profit for existing and new projects.
Be responsible for the overall performance of the Sales, Customer Service & Marketing & Communication units and enforce policies, procedures, and values;
Budgeting, forecasting, and the ability to re-adjust spending /costing according to market changes.

Job Qualifications

Master’s degree in Commerce, Economics, Business Management, Marketing or any other relevant field with 8-year experience in Marketing or Branding with 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role
Having experience in residential sales preferably in mixed-use, phased and multi-unit projects is an added advantage
Having experience of managing budgets/cost control, and planning, prioritizing and organizing work to meet targets and
The specialist knowledge of sales/marketing techniques, research, and analysis is necessary.
Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Self-confident, decisive, resilient, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
A lateral and innovative thinker, an original problem-solver.
Self –disciplined, with excellent time management skills, and flexible in order to achieve results.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with people from diverse backgrounds.
A motivational team-leader focused on managing, coaching, and developing the Sales team to achieve their full potential.
Ability to handle operations and management of a large volume sales center.
Competence to deal with big annual sales volumes and international marketing budget
Have Project and Event Management Skills and Be Proficient in Computer Software Applications
Be of proven moral integrity
Have emotional intelligence, business acumen, and good team working skills
Be assertive and detail-oriented
Proficiency in both written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English languages is necessary; working knowledge of French is an asset;
Computer literate with proficient knowledge of MS Office.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Be an active Member to a relevant professional body such as CIM is an added advantage

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters by email at info@udl.rw not later than 5: 00 pm on 17th August 2020.

The application letter should be accompanied by a copy of the required degree, professional certificate, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Identification card/passport, and other relevant documentation related to the required experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages.

Ultimate Developers Ltd

Management

 

Human Resource and Administration Manager at Ultimate Developers ltd (UDL): (Deadline 17 August 2020)

UDL is a private real estate development company leading the way in changing the landscape of Rwanda through its residential and commercial development projects.

It is from the above context that, Ultimate Developers Ltd would like to recruit competent staff to fill the below vacant job positions and those will work under the overall supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO);

Job Title: Human Resource and Administration Manager
Job Purpose: Reporting to the CEO, the holder of this position shall have an oversight role of the human resource and administration department.

Key Responsibilities

Facilitate the attainment of the corporate vision, mission, and strategic objectives of UDL through formulation and implementation of a suitable HR strategy which ensures attraction, development, and retention of talented staff;
Prepare and manage the Human Resource annual budget and ensure cost containment;
Develop and implement sound operating policies and procedures to ensure good Human Resource Management and a conducive working environment
Improve UDL’s processes by developing an effective organization structure and managing organizational change processes through harmonization of recruitment procedures, engagement contracts, and application of other HR policies and procedures across the organization;
Formulate and implement a robust performance management system, clear staff and leadership growth and development systems, and equitable, innovative, and competitive remuneration;
Work jointly with other senior managers to define job requirements, develop appropriate and up to date job descriptions, and conduct comprehensive manpower planning. Conduct periodic job analysis and advice Management accordingly;
Create a conducive working environment by providing adequate and open communication channels, suitable staff safety and welfare programs, and quick and effective resolution of staff disputes;
Aid the Management Board in decision making by providing regular and quality Human Resource reports as well as offering advisory services to the Management Board on good Human Capital management practices.
As part of the top management, the position holder should be proactively involved in supporting the development and achievement of the foundational goals and mission of the UDL
Identify and implement training and development of staff to enhance productivity;
Oversee operations of Administration and HR Sections for efficiency.
Ensure administrative contracts comply in all respects and safeguards UDL’s interest.

Job Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management/Business Administration, Public Administration or a relevant course from a recognized university with 10 years’ of experience with 3 years in as a Human Resources Officer
Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Human Resource Management/ Development, Industrial Relations, Education or Public/Business Administration with at least 8 years of related experience
Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Self-confident, decisive, resilient, and able to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
A lateral and innovative thinker, an original problem-solver.
Self –disciplined, with excellent time management skills, and flexible in order to achieve results.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal with people from diverse backgrounds.
A motivational team-leader focused on managing, coaching and developing others
Be honest, ethical, and dependable and of proven moral integrity
Be responsive, prompt, effective and impartial
Expert stress management skills and advocacy, relationship building, and collaboration
Attentive listener; understanding, empathetic, and personable
Have emotional intelligence
Proficiency in both written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English languages is necessary; working knowledge of French is an asset;
Computer literate with proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies

Being a member of the Institute of HRM shall be added advantage

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters by email at info@udl.rw not later than 5: 00 pm on 17th August 2020.

The application letter should be accompanied by a copy of the required degree, professional certificate, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Identification card/passport, and other relevant documentation related to the required experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages.

Ultimate Developers Ltd

Management

 

Executive Assistant at Ultimate Developers ltd (UDL)Ultimate Developers ltd (UDL): (Deadline 17 August 2020)

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

UDL is a private real estate development company leading the way in changing the landscape of Rwanda through its residential and commercial development projects.

It is from the above context that, Ultimate Developers Ltd would like to recruit competent staff to fill the below vacant job positions and those will work under the overall supervision of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO);

Job Title: Executive Assistant, Grade: UD 3
Job Purpose: This position will be responsible for providing administrative, Logistical, and Operational assistance to the Office of the CEO.

Key Responsibilities

Provide proactive assistance to the CEO in the administrative support of the office in matters such as diary management, scheduling of meetings and reminders of impending deadlines;
Coordinate activities in the CEO’s office by providing secretarial support; managing the CEO’s schedule, timely service delivery, and ensuring no issues are pending. This will also involve coordinating the CEO’s local and international itineraries and managing the budget for the CEO’s office.
Maintain efficient and effective communication channels between the CEO’s office and internal and external stakeholders of the organization and coordinating high profiled events to ensure protocol is observed.
Represent the CEO in meetings/ attend all-important meetings and take minutes and receive, screen incoming calls, visitors, and correspondence and document reports to required committees.
Share collective responsibility for delivering organizational objectives, through active engagement and collaboration with employees at all levels in the organization;
Keep a record of all important documents in the organization;
Handle and review confidential information including all emails to the CEO sent through the CEO’s email, support in the coordination of activities as per the CEO’S tasks, and advise the CEO accordingly.
Maintain inventory of the CEO’s office equipment and supplies.

Job Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project management, or equivalent with at least 7 years of experience.
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or equivalent with at least 5 years of working experience.
At least 7 years’ experience in a similar position.
Knowledge, Skills & Proficiencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Knowledge of the best practices in office administration
Ability to communicate information in a clear, well organized and professional manner
Ability to be calm and to manage stress
Possess people skills, loyalty and confidentiality traits
Good Computing skills
Effective time management
Solid organization and analytical skills,
Be of proven moral integrity
Have a strong personality
Proficiency in both written and spoken Kinyarwanda and English languages is necessary; working knowledge of French is an asset;
Computer literate with proficient knowledge of MS Office.
How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application letters by email at info@udl.rw not later than 5: 00 pm on 17th August 2020.

The application letter should be accompanied by a copy of the required degree, professional certificate, detailed Curriculum Vitae, Identification card/passport, and other relevant documentation related to the required experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stages.

Ultimate Developers Ltd