Senior Project Manager

PROJECT MANAGER & BUSINESS DEVELOPER

Role Overview:

The Project Manager will serve as a forward-thinking explorer, identifying and evaluating unique investment and development opportunities across various sectors, including hospitality, real estate, sustainable forestry, and creative ventures. This role requires a blend of analytical rigor, creative vision, and entrepreneurial instinct to assess the viability and potential of projects, offering strategic recommendations to maximize value and impact.

The ideal candidate is a resourceful problem-solver who thrives in ambiguous environments, enjoys fieldwork, and has a keen eye for both risks and opportunities. This person will travel to project sites, conduct in-depth research, and provide actionable insights that guide investment decisions.

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Key Responsibilities:

1. Opportunity Identification & Scouting

• Travel to prospective locations (e.g., hospitality sites, , real estate investment opportunities) to conduct on-the-ground assessments.
• Investigate and analyze emerging trends, untapped markets, and underutilized assets that align with the client’s vision and long-term strategy.
• Establish relationships with local stakeholders, industry experts, and authorities to gain insights into potential opportunities.

2. Feasibility Analysis & Due Diligence

• Conduct deep-dive evaluations of potential projects, identifying key risks, benefits, and economic viability.
• Assess environmental, legal, and logistical factors that could impact project success.
• Prepare comparative reports, weighing pros and cons, and suggesting strategic directions for each opportunity.
• Work closely with financial analysts, architects, environmental consultants, and other experts to validate findings.

3. Concept Development & Strategic Vision

• Think beyond conventional solutions to propose innovative and sustainable approaches for project development.
• Collaborate with architects, designers, and business strategists to shape project concepts and define their unique value propositions.
• Identify ways to integrate sustainability, cutting-edge design, and market differentiation into each venture.

4. Reporting & Recommendations

• Provide detailed, well-structured reports with findings, data-driven insights, and strategic recommendations.
• Present findings to key decision-makers, articulating both quantitative analysis and qualitative observations.
• Offer actionable roadmaps for project execution, including potential next steps and partnership opportunities.

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Key Qualifications & Skills:

1. Analytical & Business Acumen

• Strong ability to evaluate projects through financial, operational, and environmental lenses.
• Experience in market research, feasibility studies, or investment analysis.
• Ability to assess risks and develop mitigation strategies.

2. Creative & Strategic Thinking

• Capacity to identify untapped opportunities and propose innovative solutions.
• A keen eye for architecture, design, and sustainable development trends.
• Understanding of branding, marketing, and positioning of new ventures.

3. Fieldwork & Independence

• Comfortable with extensive travel and working in diverse environments.
• Ability to make on-the-spot assessments and navigate complex, uncertain conditions.
• Hands-on, proactive approach to problem-solving.

4. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with local authorities, business partners, and industry experts.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and storytelling skills.
• Fluency in multiple languages is a plus, especially if working across international markets.

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Preferred Background:

• Experience in real estate development, hospitality consulting, investment analysis, or environmental project management.
• Background in architecture, urban planning, business strategy, or sustainable development is a plus.
• Prior exposure to startups, venture capital, or private equity is advantageous.

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