Chief of Project - Real Estate

Confidential Government; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Government is seeking an executive leader to take end-to-end ownership of a flagship master-planned residential community in the region. You will hold full P&L accountability from infrastructure and construction to marketing, sales, cash flows, and final handover.

The role requires 15–20 years in real estate development, including 7 years in an executive leadership capacity managing large-scale communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• MBA or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP) are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take complete ownership of the project's master budget, net profitability, and cash flow schedules.
• Formulate and execute the master operational roadmap covering infrastructure, villas, townhouses, apartments, and civic/commercial facilities.
• Serve as the primary executive liaison to government entities, regulatory authorities, and key financial stakeholders to secure necessary approvals and permits.
• Direct and oversee main contractors, engineering consultants, and the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Ensure QA/QC, site safety (HSE), and building codes adherence.
• Drive MMC, BIM, and PropTech adoption to optimize timelines and control costs.
• Lead marketing teams in crafting the project's identity and launching campaigns.
• Oversee sales center operations and customer journey from reservation to handover.

Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Strategic Problem-Solving

Tech-Savvy

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering or Construction Management

MBA or PMP/PgMP desirable

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional executive leader with strategic vision to take complete end-to-end ownership of one of the region's flagship master-planned, mixed-use residential communities.

The Project Executive / Chief of Project Development will hold full P&L accountability for the entire project lifecycle—from infrastructure, civil works, and construction delivery through to setting marketing strategies, driving sales channels, securing cash flows, and overseeing final handover.

Key Responsibilities

1. Executive & Strategic Leadership (P&L Management)

• Take complete ownership of the project's master budget, net profitability, and cash flow schedules.
• Formulate and execute the master operational roadmap covering infrastructure, villas, townhouses, apartments, and civic/commercial facilities.
• Serve as the primary executive liaison to government entities, regulatory authorities, and key financial stakeholders to secure necessary approvals and permits.

2. Construction & Engineering Delivery

• Direct and oversee main contractors, engineering consultants, and the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Ensure strict adherence to quality assurance/control (QA/QC), site safety protocols (HSE), and relevant building codes.
• Drive the adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC), Building Information Modeling (BIM), and PropTech to optimize timelines and control costs.
• Identify supply chain risks early and implement effective mitigation strategies to prevent project delays.

3. Commercial Strategy & Marketing Guidance

• Lead marketing teams in crafting the project's identity and launching high-impact, lifestyle-oriented campaigns.
• Continuously monitor real estate market trends, buyer demographics, and competitor dynamics to fine-tune product offerings and pricing structures.
• Establish strategic partnerships with sales agencies, brokerage networks, and mortgage/financial institutions.

4. Sales Execution & Customer Experience

• Drive multi-channel sales execution to achieve ambitious absorption targets and sustain project liquidity.
• Oversee sales center operations to deliver a seamless, high-touch customer journey from initial reservation to contract execution.
• Direct the unit handover framework, ensuring high customer satisfaction ratings and effective post-handover support.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. An MBA or professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP) are highly desirable.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 to 20 years in real estate development, including at least 7 years in an executive leadership role managing large-scale, master-planned residential communities.
• Commercial & Sales Track Record: Proven history of leading successful real estate marketing campaigns and driving high-volume residential sales pipelines.
• Contract Management: Deep expertise in managing complex construction contracts (FIDIC) and directing multi-tier contractors and suppliers.

Key Competencies

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to bridge technical construction teams with commercial, marketing, and sales functions.
• Strategic Problem-Solving: Decisive action-taker capable of navigating high-stakes operational and financial decisions under pressure.
• Tech-Savvy: Strong familiarity with modern ConTech, PropTech, and project management enterprise systems.
• Stakeholder Management: Exceptional negotiation and communication skills with senior executives, authorities, and external partners.