Project Manager, International Real Estate

About the role

The World Bank Group’s Real Estate Team is seeking a Project Manager to lead acquisition, design, and construction of office facilities across the Africa region. Based in Nairobi, you will work closely with senior managers, country offices, and a wide range of external partners to deliver safe, cost‑effective, and sustainable real‑estate solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Manage major components of facilities projects, from site acquisition through design and construction.
• Coordinate with internal business units, legal teams, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors.
• Ensure projects align with the World Bank Group’s governance framework and capital investment plan.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
• Prepare and present progress reports to senior management.

Required profile

• Relevant university degree or equivalent professional experience in real estate, construction, or facilities management.
• Proven experience managing complex, multi‑disciplinary projects in an international setting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to high‑impact development projects worldwide.
• Collaboration with a global team of over 80 real‑estate professionals.
• Exposure to a $160 million annual capital investment portfolio.