Development Manager

About Tilal Real Estate

Tilal Real Estate is seeking a Development Manager to join their team in Al Khobar, Eastern Region. This full-time role requires 5-10 years of experience in development management, with a focus on real estate projects.

Role Overview

The Development Manager will lead and oversee real estate development projects from opportunity assessment through to handover. This involves coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring the successful execution of development briefs and business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in opportunity assessment by providing realistic assumptions and coordinating with stakeholders.
• Create the project development brief in collaboration with internal stakeholders to guide all project disciplines.
• Develop and update the business plan, integrating inputs from all project stakeholders.
• Oversee the procurement and appointment of consultants and contractors, ensuring alignment with the development brief, budget, and timelines.
• Lead the design phase to ensure the achievement of development brief and business goals.
• Monitor the delivery phase to ensure execution aligns with approved design, budget, and timeline.
• Facilitate smooth project handover to Operations and clients.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project vision.
• Act as the project lead and primary communication point for all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain financial feasibility and mitigate risks throughout project completion phases until handover.
• Collaborate with commercial functions (sales & marketing) on product mix, pricing, and sales strategy, ensuring alignment until project sell-out.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a development management role.
• Experience in mixed-use, residential, or large real estate developments.
• Previous experience with NHC projects (villas & apartments) as a Development Manager / Senior Manager within a real estate developer (not contractor or consultant) is required.
• Previous experience in direct coordination with the NHC development team (not site coordination) is required.

Required Skills

• Ability to lead NHC projects through design, approvals, and construction monitoring.
• Strong knowledge of NHC regulations and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of market offerings and competition within Riyadh and the Eastern Region.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Al Khobar, Eastern Region. The role involves working closely with various internal departments and external partners to ensure project success.