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