VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Balfin Development, part of BALFIN Group, is one of the leading investment companies in project development in Albania and the Balkan region.

Our success story includes developing some of Albanian’s biggest projects and redefining luxury development throughout the country and the region. Our portfolio includes prestigious residential, touristic, industrial, and commercial projects, such as Green Coast Resort & Residences, Vala Mar Residences, Rolling Hills Luxury Residences, etc. Balfin Development has set market standards by significantly improving community lifestyle.

BALFIN Group is one of the leading investment groups in the Western Balkans region, embodying international standards with local expertise. Founded in 1993 in Vienna by Samir Mane, today, the Group has a presence in 11 countries, Austria, Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Switzerland, Croatia, the Netherlands, USA, and Canada. BALFIN, a diversified group active in real estate, wholesale and retail, banking, asset management, tourism, education, and logistics, employs approximately 5,000 people. Total Group’s Assets (including financial institution) is € 2.2 billion, as of 2023 data.

Position:           Associate Project Manager

Location:          Tirana

Summary: Provides expertise and support in monitoring project progress and executing processes initiated by the Project Manager. This role is responsible for coordinating activities, resources, and stakeholders involved in the project, in collaboration with the Project Manager, ensuring strict compliance with quality, budget, and workplace safety requirements.

Main Responsibilities:

• Executes and monitor project processes to ensure strategic objectives are met, strictly adhering to budget, timelines, and quality standards.
• Collaborates with the Project Manager to understand project requirements, objectives, necessary materials, and to report on process progress.
• Monitors the achievement of objectives, design processes, review procedures, site inspections, work progress, and the preparation of legal documentation for project closure, maintaining correspondence and documenting all gathered information in writing.
• Prepares periodic standardized reports on project progress, conducting site visits according to an approved frequency and schedule.
• Drafts official correspondence to developers, property owners, and other stakeholders.
• Supports the preparation of various technical and legal files for project processes.
• Assists in the preparation of invoices/penalties for stakeholders.
• Supports the preparation of documentation for final inspections, occupancy permits, and property registration.
• Coordinates with other companies and departments involved in the process for technical follow-up of projects (this task may, when required, be carried out using external experts, depending on the need or specific expertise required).
• Ensures the quality of works meets the required standards (compliance with approved technical conditions and specifications) by periodically supervising and inspecting progress according to company standards and technical implementation requirements, including conducting regular audits.
• Identifies on-site issues and propose changes to the Project Manager.
• Supports the preparation of work schedules and monitor their implementation within the defined deadlines.
• Oversees the project from handover to the delivery of property ownership certificates and the signing of sales contracts.
• Manages communications with developers to provide updates on work progress and contractual notices until construction completion.
• Prepares and manage the project budget, when necessary.
• Monitors project implementation according to the Business Plan and update it as needed.
• Track sand documents client-related issues for any process delays until resolution.
• Ensures documentation of all project phases and prepare short-term plans based on project progress.
• Liaise with stakeholders to maximize the value of assets generated from projects.
• Continuously evaluates opportunities for process improvement, increased innovation, and cost optimization to enhance project quality and client satisfaction.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Management, or Finance-Banking.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in monitoring design/construction processes.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in construction design and/or execution.
• Knowledge of construction permitting processes, construction documentation, and building materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with team members, stakeholders, and clients.
• Excellent ability to monitor, document, and prepare reports efficiently and in an easily understandable manner.
• High-level proficiency in spoken and written Albanian and English.
• Strong skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD; basic knowledge of project management software such as MS Project or Primavera is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, with a basic understanding of project phases, processes, and terminology;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and resources are allocated efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborating with team members and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and circumstances, with the ability to provide assistance and contribute to achieving project objectives.

Application Procedure: All interested parties can apply by sending their CV and motivation letter to the link: https://balfindevelopment.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/705972000003427005/Associate-Project-Manager?source=CareerSite

Application Deadline: 26/08/2025

After screening, only selected candidates will be contacted.

* All applications will be treated with complete confidentiality according to law no. 9887 decided by the Albanian Parliament on “Personal Data Protection”.