Manager - Development - RE Developer - Abu Dhabi

OmanYP; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

OmanYP is seeking a capable Manager - Development to lead large-scale UAE real estate projects from feasibility through delivery. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure budgets and schedules are met, and align developments with market demands and sustainability objectives.

The role emphasizes stakeholder management, rigorous analysis, and strong communication with senior management and consultants. Based in Abu Dhabi with a focus on high-impact residential and mixed-use master plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Finance or a related discipline.
• Around 13+ years of real estate development experience within the UAE market in recent times.
• Proven experience delivering residential, mixed-use or master-planned developments.
• Strong understanding of development feasibility, planning approvals and development processes.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate projects, prepare and coordinate the development briefs.
• Provide support in master planning and product development aligning projects with market demands.
• Manage all aspects of development process including due diligence, entitlements, construction and closeout.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and consultants to ensure timely progression.
• Monitor project budgets, programmes and key development milestones.
• Prepare presentations, reports and updates for senior management.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Budget monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Finance or a related discipline

Job description

Our client is a well-established real estate developer with an extensive portfolio of large-scale residential, mixed-use and master-planned developments across the UAE

• Initiate projects, prepare and coordinate the development briefs
• Provide support in master planning and product development, aligning projects with market demands and sustainability objectives
• Manage all aspects of development process including due diligence, entitlements, construction and project closeout
• Work closely with the design consultants to ensure the project progresses on schedule and within budget
• Coordinate with architects, engineers and specialist consultants to ensure timely project progression.
• Monitor project budgets, programmes and key development milestones.
• Review development proposals and provide commercial and technical input throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage consultant appointments, contracts and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UAE planning regulations, development guidelines and statutory requirements.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies to support successful delivery.
• Prepare presentations, reports and updates for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Support financial planning, forecasting and cost monitoring throughout the development process.

A successful Manager - Development should have:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate, Finance or a related discipline.
• Around 13+ years of real estate development experience within the UAE market in recent times
• Proven experience delivering residential, mixed-use or master-planned developments.
• Strong understanding of development feasibility, planning approvals and development processes.
• Demonstrated experience preparing development briefs and coordinating multidisciplinary consultants.
• Ability to manage projects through early development and design stages while ensuring programme and budget compliance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with leading developers or master developers within the UAE is highly desirable.