Senior Manager - Development - COBU D2-D3 (SPA4-50013076)

Qiddiya | القدية; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Qiddiya | القدية is seeking a Development Senior Manager to lead the planning, development, and delivery of retail, public realm and office components across mega project precincts in Saudi Arabia. You will manage projects from concept through design, procurement, construction, and handover, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and development standards.

The role requires strong leadership across multidisciplinary teams, proven experience in large-scale real estate delivery, and a track

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the principal interface with Place, Culture, Retail and Hospitality, translating their requirements into commercially supported briefs, operating models and coordinated delivery scopes.
• Manage assigned components in coordination with the respective Project Leads, clarifying funding, approvals, delivery and operational responsibilities.
• 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.
• Oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to achieve approved business objectives.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Contract management

Education

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

Master's degree in Real Estate Development, MBA, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Development, or a related field

Job description

The Development Senior Manager is responsible for leading development of retail, public realm and special-use components across both precincts. 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

• Act as the principal interface with Place, Culture, Retail and Hospitality, translating their requirements into commercially supported briefs, operating models and coordinated delivery scopes
• Manage assigned components in coordination with the respective Project Leads, clarifying funding, approvals, delivery and operational responsibilities
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Urban Planning, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, or a related
• Master's degree in Real Estate Development, Business Administration (MBA), Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Development, or a related field is preferred
• 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