Chief Industrial Real Estate Growth & Development Leader

PRO-Global Search GmbH; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive compensation and performance-based incentives.

Entrepreneurial and agile working environment backed by strong financial resources.

Direct influence on strategic decisions and long-term value creation.

Job summary

A rapidly growing industrial real estate platform in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead growth initiatives, including land acquisition and project execution. This strategic role will drive the company's long-term vision and ensure operational excellence by building cross-functional teams and managing complex development processes within the institutional capital environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years in senior development or real estate leadership roles, ideally in industrial or logistics sectors.
• Proven track record in delivering complex, multi-phase development projects across diverse markets.
• Deep understanding of land acquisition processes, infrastructure planning, permitting, and construction.
• Experience working in or alongside institutional capital environments, including private equity or public market contexts.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on operational execution skills.
• Ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, including regulatory, political, and investment-related matters.
• Exposure to IPO preparation or listed-company governance is a plus.
• Willingness to travel regionally as needed.
• Fluent in English; additional language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of strategic land opportunities for industrial development.
• Oversee the full development lifecycle, from planning and permitting to construction and handover.
• Manage budgets, control costs, assess risks, and ensure that projects are delivered efficiently and in line with business objectives.
• Champion innovation in design and construction, integrating value engineering and sustainability wherever possible.
• Build and manage high-performing cross-functional teams including internal staff, external consultants, and contractors.
• Establish and maintain robust reporting and governance systems to support transparency and capital alignment.

Skills

Real estate development

Land acquisition

Project management

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

A rapidly growing industrial real estate platform in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Chief Development Officer (CDO) to lead growth initiatives, including land acquisition and project execution. This strategic role will drive the company's long-term vision and ensure operational excellence by building cross-functional teams and managing complex development processes within the institutional capital environment.