Senior Manager - Real Estate Development - Commercial Office - SPA 356
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Manage project planning, design, and delivery of corporate office developments through all stages of the development lifecycle. Ensure alignment with strategic objectives, governance, and operational requirements.
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Responsibilities
- Manage end to end delivery of office development projects, ensuring alignment with scope, time, budget, and quality targets
- Oversee all project phases including feasibility, design, approvals, procurement, construction, fit out, commissioning, and handover
- Coordinate and manage performance of external consultants, designers, project managers, quantity surveyors, and contractors
- Support Development Director in monitoring project progress, reporting key milestones, and resolving delivery issues
- Develop detailed Stage Gate documentation deliverables for Stage Gates 2 through 5
- Provide detailed input across Office BU internal reporting streams including N 1 Reporting, Stage Gates, DevCo and PCG reporting
- Develop and manage project briefs ensuring they reflect functional, design, and operational requirements
- Facilitate design coordination between architects, engineers, and specialist consultants
- Assist in preparation of feasibility models, project budgets, forecasts, and business cases for approval
- Monitor project expenditure and ensure strong cost control, transparency, and reporting
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between office development projects and broader organizational objectives
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Development, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related discipline
- 7 10 years relevant experience managing commercial office or mixed use developments
- Demonstrated experience across all project phases: feasibility, design management, procurement, and construction delivery
- Knowledge of ESG and sustainability frameworks (LEED, Green Star, BREEAM, etc.)
- Strong understanding of commercial office building design, services strategy, and delivery processes
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Role Overview
- Manage the project planning, design, and delivery of Corporate Office Developments through all stages of the development lifecycle — from early feasibility and pre concept design through to procurement, construction delivery, and operational handover.
- Ensure each office development aligns with the Office BU strategic objectives, governance standards, and operational requirements.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure projects are designed and delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality and sustainability standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the end to end delivery of office development projects, ensuring alignment with scope, time, budget, and quality targets
- Oversee all project phases, including feasibility, design, approvals, procurement, construction, fit out, commissioning, and handover
- Coordinate and manage the performance of external consultants, designers, project managers, quantity surveyors, and contractors
- Support the Development Director in monitoring project progress, reporting key milestones, and resolving delivery issues
- Work closely with key departmental stakeholders including Corporate Workplace, IT, ESG, and Smart Building teams
- Develop detailed Stage Gate documentation deliverables, with particular focus on Stage Gates 2 through 5
- Provide detailed input across Office BU internal reporting streams including N 1 Reporting, Stage Gates, DevCo and PCG reporting
- Support the development of internal reporting materials, including progress, risk, and financial updates
- Develop and manage project briefs, ensuring they reflect functional, design, and operational requirements
- Facilitate design coordination between architects, engineers, and specialist consultants to achieve design quality and compliance
- Review and manage design deliverables across all stages, ensuring they meet cost, time, and constructability objectives
- Support the procurement of contractors and consultants, ensuring compliance with corporate and governance requirements
Requirements
- Tertiary qualifications in Development, Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Professional certifications in project or development management (e.g., PMP, RICS, PRINCE2) are advantageous but not essential
- Bachelor degree in Real estate development, Commerce (Finance) or any related engineering field
- 7 10 years' relevant experience managing commercial office or mixed use developments (corporate office projects preferred)
- Demonstrated experience across all project phases — feasibility, design management, procurement, and construction delivery
- Experience and exposure to large scale integrated development programs highly regarded
- Knowledge of ESG and sustainability frameworks (LEED, Green Star, BREEAM, etc.) required
- Knowledge of Smart Building Technologies in relation to Office Buildings will be advantageous
- Strong understanding of commercial office building design, services strategy, and delivery processes
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, risks, and procurement activities
- Knowledge of sustainability, technology, accessibility, and health and safety standards
Key Competencies
- Leadership & Collaboration: Proven ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple stakeholders; strong communication and presentation skills
- Execution & Delivery: Hands on development management capability, ensuring disciplined control of time, cost, and quality; analytical and problem solving skills
- Professional Attributes: Integrity and accountability in financial and operational decision making; resilience, adaptability, and ability to manage competing priorities; collaborative, people focused approach
Working Conditions
- Primarily Riyadh / Qiddiya City based with regular attendance at project sites, consultant offices, and workshops
- May require business travel within the GCC region and other international destinations (subject to project requirements)
- Requires flexibility to engage cross functional teams across various stages of planning and implementation and consultants who may not be within the region
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