Chief Technical & Projects Officer (CTPO) 195 views

About Kavod Real Estate PLC

Kavod Real Estate PLC is a leading real estate development company specializing in the design, construction, and management of premium commercial malls in Addis Ababa and across Ethiopia. As a fast-paced, innovation-driven organization, we deliver exceptional stakeholder value through pioneering project execution and commercial excellence.

Role Overview

Kavod Real Estate PLC seeks a Chief Technical & Projects Officer (CTPO) to lead all technical, engineering, and project delivery functions. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CTPO will oversee Project Coordination, Strategic Planning & Contract Administration, and Engineering Advisory units while managing external contractors and consultants. The role holder will drive end-to-end execution of premium commercial mall developments from concept through handover, ensuring quality, cost control, and timely delivery in a high-velocity environment.

Position Details

• Reporting To: Chief Executive Officer
• Employment Type: Indefinite Period Contract — Full Time

Core Duties and Responsibilities

1. Technical Leadership & Strategy: Defines and executes the technical vision and project delivery strategy for all commercial mall developments, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and quality standards.
2. Project Coordination & Supervision: Oversees end-to-end project lifecycle management, ensuring timely execution, quality assurance, and adherence to design specifications across all construction phases.
3. Planning, Monitoring & Contract Administration: Directs strategic planning, progress monitoring, and contract administration to optimize resource allocation, mitigate risks, and ensure robust contractor performance management.
4. Engineering & Technical Advisory: Leads multi-disciplinary engineering coordination, design oversight, technical feasibility assessments, and value engineering solutions.
5. External Stakeholder Management: Selects, appoints, and manages external contractors, consultants, and design firms; negotiates technical scopes and fees; enforces contractual compliance; and maintains productive partnerships.
6. Quality Assurance & Compliance: Establishes and enforces rigorous quality control protocols, safety standards, and regulatory compliance across all projects.
7. Cost Control & Value Engineering: Drives cost optimization through effective quantity surveying, value engineering initiatives, and proactive budget management without compromising design integrity.
8. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partners with the Chief Commercial & Growth Officer to align project timelines with commercial requirements; coordinates with Finance on capital planning; and supports Business Development on technical feasibility.

Success Metrics

• On-time and on-budget delivery of all commercial mall projects
• Achievement of quality standards and zero major defects at handover
• Effective management of external contractors and consultants
• Optimization of project costs through value engineering
• Regulatory compliance and zero safety incidents
• High team performance and technical capability development
• Seamless coordination with commercial and finance functions
• Successful market entry through scalable technical systems

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related technical discipline
• 15+ years in technical leadership roles within real estate development or construction; commercial real estate or mall development experience preferred
• 7+ years in C-suite or senior executive positions managing multi-disciplinary technical teams
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale commercial developments from concept to completion
• Professional certifications in Project Management (PMP), Architecture, or Engineering preferred
• Proven track record managing external contractors, consultants, and complex stakeholder ecosystems

Core Competencies

• Strategic technical vision and project leadership
• Exceptional stakeholder and contract management
• Multi-disciplinary engineering coordination
• Quality obsession and detail orientation
• Cost consciousness and value optimization
• Risk management and problem-solving agility
• Ability to excel in fast-paced, high-growth environments
• Collaborative executive presence and communication excellence