Chief Development Officer, Industrial Real Estate

PRO-Global Search GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,863 - 734,484; Full time

Job summary

PRO-Global Search GmbH is looking for an experienced Chief Development Officer in Dubai. The role involves leading the execution of industrial developments, managing complex projects, and ensuring timely delivery. The ideal candidate should have over 20 years of experience in real estate leadership, especially in industrial or logistics sectors, and possess strategic thinking skills.

This role offers a unique opportunity to scale an industrial real estate platform across multiple markets and work alongside high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 20 years in senior development or real estate leadership focused on industrial or logistics.
• Proven track record delivering complex multi-phase industrial projects across diverse markets.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of industrial developments from site sourcing to tenant handover.
• Own project budgets, schedules, and risk management.
• Build and maintain a pipeline of strategic land and redevelopment opportunities.

Skills

Senior development or real estate leadership

Industrial or logistics expertise

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder navigation

Strong communication in English

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and results‑driven Chief Development Officer to scale our industrial real estate platform across multiple markets. You will lead the acquisition entitlement and delivery of warehouses logistics parks and light industrial facilities. This role calls for a builder with a record of closed land deals on‑time construction and disciplined capital deployment with a clear path to public market readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of industrial developments from site sourcing and land acquisition through permitting utilities construction and tenant handover
• Own project budgets schedules risk management and value engineering to deliver on business targets
• Build and maintain a pipeline of strategic land and redevelopment opportunities for logistics and industrial use
• Direct design master planning infrastructure and sustainability initiatives that improve build speed and operating performance
• Lead high‑performing teams including internal talent consultants contractors and JV partners
• Establish reporting and governance that meet institutional standards and support investor confidence
• Partner with leasing asset management and capital markets to align product tenants and funding across the portfolio

Requirements

• Minimum 20 years in senior development or real estate leadership focused on industrial or logistics
• Proven track record delivering complex multi‑phase industrial projects across diverse markets
• Deep knowledge of land deals entitlements infrastructure planning procurement and construction delivery
• Experience working with institutional capital including private equity and public market stakeholders
• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands‑on execution in the field and at the board table
• Ability to navigate regulators municipalities utilities transportation authorities and community stakeholders
• Exposure to IPO preparation or listed‑company governance is a plus
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Fluency in English additional languages are an advantage