Through his role as Senior Development Manager at Novaterra, Hubert Koenig balances the many projects led by the developer within Beau Plan and across the wider region. He takes us behind the scenes of his profession.
Hello Hubert! To start, could you briefly tell us about your career path?
I began my career at the Rogers Group in 2002, starting at the bottom of the ladder within the Coffret des Îles team. When the activity stopped in 2004, I joined Island Fertilizers Ltd to manage the fertilizer production plant. In 2007, I moved to the production planning department at Plastinax, part of the ENL Group.
I spent nine years there, gradually taking on new responsibilities until I was in charge of production planning, the supply chain and the merchandising team. In 2016, I had the opportunity to take the lead of another ENL Group company, Indoor & Outdoor Living, where I remained until mid-2018. I then joined Novaterra’s project development team as a Development Manager.
Tell us more: what is your role at Novaterra and which team do you oversee?
Today, I am the Senior Development Manager. It is a role that requires close collaboration with all departments of the company and therefore constant interaction with many colleagues. I currently oversee a few close collaborators within the department.
Our work begins at the very early stages of a project, when it is still at an embryonic phase. The challenge is to transform an idea or a need into a concrete project that is financially viable while fitting harmoniously within the vision for the area we are developing.
What are the biggest challenges you face on a daily basis?
There are many. With production costs continuing to rise, aligning vision with profitability has become a real challenge today. At the same time, the time required to obtain the various permits has become increasingly long. This has a direct impact on both customer service and the overall profitability of projects.
Finally, let’s end on a positive note: which Beau Plan project makes you the most proud?
All the projects I have worked on so far hold a special meaning for me. If I had to choose one, it would probably be the sports and social club at Mon Rocher. Our intention was to create a place for people of all ages to gather, built around the preservation of the site’s existing heritage.
I believe we achieved our goal, judging by the success of the club and the excellent feedback we have received.
