Director, Master-Planned Communities & Development

1Recruit International; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 374,953 - 562,429; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Project Development Director to oversee a major land development project in Riyadh. The role involves managing the project lifecycle from feasibility to handover, requiring extensive experience in residential communities and strong leadership skills. A competitive expatriate salary package is offered to attract top talent.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in project development.
• 10 years’ experience on residential master planned communities.
• Commercially astute with strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare due diligence for land holding project.
• Manage project from concept to handover.
• Lead consultant and contractor selection.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

Degree in Construction / Engineering / Architecture

Job description

• Property & Real Estate Firm
• Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Competitive Expatriate Salary Package + Benefits

Our client, a property development firm that is part of one of the largest Saudi holding groups of companies globally, seeks to recruit a Project Development Director to join their firm and drive a key master planned land development project. The group’s projects are based in Riyadh, Jeddah and Makkah with responsibilities being from conceptualisation to project handover.

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, as the client's representative, the proven performer we seek for this role will be responsible for:

• Preparation of due diligence for substantial land holding project in Riyadh from feasibility through to master planning.
• Manage the project concept through to documentation stage, construction and handover in terms of design, budget, program and quality.
• Lead and manage the prequalification and selection of consultants and contractors.
• Review and monitor the performance and operations of all consulting groups and head contractors as per scope of works.
• Monthly and periodic reporting on projects to the CEO and Board.
• Presentation to the Board on plans, findings and recommendations for the development.

The key attributes for this role include:

• Degree qualification in Construction / Engineering / Architecture or comparable experience considered.
• 15+ years’ experience with at least 10 years’ experience on residential master planned communities so land and master development experience is critical.
• Must be commercially astute and be adept at Board presentations.
• Must be able to drive projects for performance results and display proven leadership abilities.
• Must be bilingual in Arabic and English.

A competitive salary package will be offered to attract exceptional candidates to this growth organization that is well regarded across the globe. To apply, forward your resume in Word format. Please include a list of projects previously worked on and associated values.

About The Company

1Recruit International LLC is an international global recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set and a proven track record in talent management. Resourcing across an array of executive business sectors, our corporate mission entails client satisfaction through quality orientation; a consultative approach, delivery excellence and innovation through 'best fit” candidates technically, behaviourally and culturally.