Manager, Real Estate @ The Aga Khan University Hospital

Job Summary

Role and Responsibilities:

Real Estate Management:

• Oversee day-to-day property leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, and management functions across multiple campuses and operational sites.
• Maintain and regularly update a database of University properties, including key descriptions, agreements, and a record of pending issues.
• Actively monitor and address issues related to properties, such as legal disputes, logistical challenges, and community concerns.
• Manage the University's real estate portfolio, ensuring optimal utilization of properties and alignment with organizational goals.
• Implement property maintenance strategies, including contract management, repairs, and service agreements.
• Conduct periodic property inspections and audits to verify usage, condition, and compliance with lease or ownership terms.
• Ensure all title deeds, land records, and related documents are properly archived (both physically and digitally) for quick retrieval and audit purposes.
• Support property valuation, due diligence, and feasibility studies to assist management in decision-making.
• Monitor real estate market trends to identify opportunities for strategic acquisition or consolidation.

Acquisition and Disposition:

• Lead the acquisition and disposition of properties, including site selection, due diligence, financial analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure all transactions comply with institutional policies and regulatory approvals.
• Prepare and submit required land related documentation to governing bodies for property transactions.
• Liaise with government offices (DC Offices, Tehsil Dars, Mukhtiyar Kar offices) to resolve issues.
• Coordinate with Finance and Legal departments to assess the financial, legal, and tax implications of property transactions.
• Engage external consultants (surveyors, valuers, and legal advisors) to ensure comprehensive due diligence.

Policy Development and Compliance:

• Develop and implement property-related policies and procedures to ensure efficient operations.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and University standards in all property transactions and operations.
• Regularly review and update real estate policies to reflect regulatory changes, market shifts, and institutional needs.
• Support internal and external audits related to property ownership, lease management, and compliance.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for landlords, brokers, property managers and community leaders (where applicable).
• Coordinate with in-house and external legal counsel on property-related matters.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align property management strategies with institutional priorities.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with municipal bodies, regulatory authorities, and local communities to address property and encroachment issues.
• Prepare and present periodic reports, and updates for senior management on real estate performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Represent the University in meetings, negotiations, and regulatory hearings related to real estate matters.

Required Skills

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Law, Real Estate, Property Management, or a related field.
• A master’s degree in business administration, Real Estate Management, Urban Planning, or a related discipline will be preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in real estate management, property leasing, acquisitions, and development.
• Experience in a multi-location organization.
• Proven expertise in negotiating lease agreements, managing property improvement projects, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience in dealing with government offices (DC Offices, Tehsil Dars, SBCA, KDA, Cantonment offices) related to all sorts of property & real estate matters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong understanding of real estate principles, property management, and legal frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and manage land related documentation, records, databases and lease related issues.
• Expertise in handling property-related issues, including legal, logistical, and community matters.
• Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and contractor oversight.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for real estate transactions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with  diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with property management software.
• Familiarity with GIS tools or digital mapping platforms for property tracking and visualization.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and make sound judgments under pressure.

Work Environment:

• Based on AKU’s main campus, with occasional travel to other properties as required.
• Requires flexibility to respond to urgent property management issues outside regular working hours.
• May involve engagement with regional offices and stakeholders for property matters outside Karachi.
• Occasional site visits to remote or outreach locations may be necessary.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted