Manager - Development - COBU (SPA4-50009815)

Qiddiya; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya is seeking a Development Manager to lead the planning, development, and delivery of commercial office assets within the Commercial Office Business Unit in Riyadh. You will drive projects from concept through design, procurement, construction, and handover, aligning with strategic objectives and development standards.

You will coordinate with multiple stakeholders, manage budgets, contracts, and risk, and ensure timely delivery, quality, and readiness for operators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related field.
• Experience delivering commercial office, mixed-use, or large-scale real estate developments.
• 5-7 years of experience in real estate development, project management, design management, or construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development and delivery of commercial office projects from concept through handover.
• Prepare and manage development briefs, project execution plans, budgets, schedules, and business cases.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary consultants to meet business, operational, and commercial objectives.
• Drive project governance, approvals, and stakeholder alignment with internal and external parties.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to achieve objectives.
• Support procurement activities, including tender strategies, bid evaluations, and contracts.
• Manage consultant and contractor performance, variations, claims, and commercial matters.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with policies and processes.
• Coordinate with Delivery, Commercial, Leasing, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders for successful execution.
• Ensure timely delivery, quality assurance, and smooth asset handover to end users and operators.

Skills

Real estate development

Project management

Design management

Construction management

Procurement

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Architecture

Construction Management

Real Estate Development

Urban Planning

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

Job description

he Development Manager is responsible for leading the planning, development, and delivery of commercial office assets within the Commercial Office Business Unit. The role will manage projects from concept through design, procurement, construction, and handover, ensuring alignment with Qiddiya's strategic objectives, business plans, commercial targets, and development standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end development and delivery of commercial office projects from concept through handover.
• Prepare and manage development briefs, project execution plans, budgets, schedules, and business cases.
• Coordinate and manage multidisciplinary consultants, ensuring design solutions meet business, operational, and commercial objectives.
• Drive project governance, approvals, and stakeholder alignment across internal and external parties.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to achieve approved business objectives.
• Support procurement activities, including tender strategies, bid evaluations, and contract awards.
• Manage consultant and contractor performance, contractual obligations, variations, claims, and commercial matters.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with company policies and development processes.
• Coordinate with Delivery, Commercial, Leasing, Operations, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Ensure timely project delivery, quality assurance, operational readiness, and smooth asset handover to end users and operators.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related

• 5-7 years of experience in real estate development, project management, design management, or construction.
• Experience delivering commercial office, mixed-use, or large-scale real estate developments.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary consultants and contractors.
• Middle East/GCC experience and exposure to giga-project environments is preferred.