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 for monitoring project progress and executing processes initiated by the Project Manager. He is responsible for coordinating activities, resources and parties involved in the project in collaboration with the Project Manager by rigorously implementing quality, budget and safety requirements. In performing these tasks, he manages, coordinates, monitors, organizes and reports all processes initiated by the Project Manager so that the project achieves strategic objectives, successful results and exceeds client expectations.

Main Responsibilities:

• Executes and monitors the progress of project processes in order to achieve strategic objectives by rigorously implementing budget requirements, time requirements and quality standards;
• Collaborates with the Project Manager to understand project requirements, objectives, necessary materials and to report on the progress of processes;
• Monitors the achievement of objectives, design processes, opposition processes, works control acts, the progress of works and the processes of preparing legal documentation for the closure of works by maintaining correspondence and documenting in writing all the information collected;
• Prepares periodic reports in a standardized format, regarding the progress of projects by conducting field visits according to an approved frequency and schedule;
• Prepares draft official letters with development parties, owners, etc.;
• Supports the preparation of various technical-legal files for project processes;
• Supports the preparation of invoices/penalties for the parties;
• Supports the process of preparing documentation for approval, use permit or mortgage;
• Cooperates with other companies and departments involved in the process, for technical monitoring of projects (this task can be done on a case-by-case basis and using external experts when the need or expertise requires it);
• Ensures that the quality of the works is according to the appropriate standards (compliance with the approved technical conditions and specifications) by periodically supervising and checking their progress in accordance with the company’s standards and the technical conditions of implementation by conducting periodic audits;
• Records problems on the site and proposes changes to the Project Manager;
• Supports the preparation of work schedules and monitors implementation within the specified deadlines;
• Monitors the project from its acceptance to the delivery of ownership certificates and the signing of sales contracts;
• Monitors relations with landowners against claims or demands that they may have against investors;
• Assists in the preparation and management of the project budget when necessary;
• Monitors the implementation of the project according to the Business Plan and updates it;
• Monitors and documents issues with clients for any blockage of the process until its finalization;
• Ensures documentation of all project phases. Prepares short-term plans depending on the progress of the project;
• Interacts with the parties involved to maximize the value of assets obtained from the projects;
• Continuously looks for opportunities for process improvement, increased innovation and cost optimization to increase project quality and customer satisfaction;
• Other tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Education: University Degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Hidrotecnical Engineering, Management

Requirements:

• Have a minimum of 2 years of work experience in monitoring design / construction processes;
• Have a minimum of 4 years of work experience in design / implementation of construction works;
• Have knowledge of building permit processes, construction documentation and construction materials;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with team members, stakeholders and clients;
• Have very good skills in monitoring, documenting, and compiling reports in an efficient and easily understandable manner;
• Have a high level of verbal and written communication in Albanian and English;
• Very good knowledge of programs such as WORD, EXCEL, POWERPOINT, AUTOCAD and it is an advantage to have basic knowledge of project management programs such as MS-PROJECT or PRIMAVERA;
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools and techniques. A basic understanding of project phases, processes and terminology;
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines are met and resources are allocated efficiently.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment, collaborating with team members and stakeholders to achieve project goals.
• Willingness to adapt to changing project requirements and circumstances, and the ability to provide assistance and input to achieve 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/705972000002906041/Associate-Project-Manager?source=CareerSite

Application Deadline: 25/02/2025

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”.