Manager - Development (DEL2)

Qiddiya Investment Company 1; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya Investment Company seeks an experienced Development Manager to lead complex asset development projects from strategic planning and concept through design, procurement, construction, handover and operational readiness. You will ensure alignment with business plans, governance, and Stage Gate approvals.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or real estate development, with a master’s preferred, and 5–10+ years in large-scale, destination development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development or related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 5–10+ years in large-scale hospitality, entertainment, mixed-use, tourism or destination development projects from concept through delivery.
• Strong knowledge of governance, procurement, risk management and value engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead development activities throughout the asset lifecycle.
• Drive Stage Gate submissions and governance approvals.
• Manage consultant procurement, contracts and performance.
• Oversee design quality, budgets, programmes and risk management.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with operators, delivery partners and authorities.
• Support construction, commissioning and handover.

Skills

Development Management

Design Management

Commercial Management

Governance

Procurement

Risk Management

Value Engineering

Construction Interface Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development or related discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Development Manager is accountable for the leadership and management of complex asset development projects from strategic planning and concept development through design, procurement, construction, handover and operational readiness. The role ensures alignment with approved business plans, development strategies, quality expectations, governance requirements and Stage Gate approvals.

Requirements

Key Accountabilities:

Lead development activities throughout the asset lifecycle.

• Drive Stage Gate submissions and governance approvals.
• Manage consultant procurement, contracts and performance.
• Oversee design quality, budgets, programmes and risk management.
• Lead stakeholder engagement with operators, delivery partners and authorities.
• Support construction, commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities by Development Phase:

• Concept Stage: define briefs, lead workshops, approve concepts, manage budgets and risks.
• SD/DD Stage: coordinate consultants, monitor programme and quality, review design compliance.
• Construction Stage: participate in site reviews, resolve issues, monitor permits and approvals.
• Handover: support inspections, commissioning, defects management and operational readiness.

Leadership Responsibilities:

Provide leadership to development teams, mentor staff, influence stakeholders and support strategic initiatives across the destination.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Real Estate Development or related discipline. Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

5–10+ years in large-scale hospitality, entertainment, mixed-use, tourism or destination development projects with responsibility from concept through delivery.

Technical Competencies:

Development Management, Design Management, Commercial Management, Governance, Procurement, Risk Management, Value Engineering, Construction Interface Management.

Behavioral Competencies:

Strategic Thinking, Executive Communication, Leadership, Collaboration, Negotiation, Problem Solving, Accountability and Results Orientation.

KPIs:

Stage Gate approvals achieved on schedule; budget compliance; stakeholder satisfaction; design quality; risk mitigation and successful handover.