Senior Development Manager High Rise Developments

About the Role

Jobskey Search and Selection is seeking a Senior Development Manager for a prestigious real estate development client in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves leading complex high-rise and mixed-use developments, guiding projects from design development through construction readiness and delivery transition.

Role Purpose

The Senior Development Manager will ensure the alignment of design excellence, technical coordination, commercial objectives, project budgets, and delivery timelines across major real estate developments. This position requires a seasoned professional with over 12 years of experience in development management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead high-rise and mixed-use development projects through key development stages.
• Establish project execution strategies, development plans, milestones, and performance objectives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, commercial, procurement, and project delivery functions.
• Monitor project progress to ensure alignment with approved business objectives.
• Oversee the integration of complex high-rise design elements, including structural systems, façades, MEP, vertical transportation, fire and life safety, parking, and access.
• Lead coordination with architects, engineering consultants, contractors, and specialist advisors.
• Ensure design quality, technical integration, and alignment with project requirements.
• Support project budgeting, cost planning, and Total Development Cost (TDC) management.
• Monitor project schedules, development costs, and key project risks.
• Develop mitigation strategies for cost, schedule, authority approvals, and delivery challenges.
• Provide timely project updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to senior management.
• Support tender preparation, procurement activities, and contractor onboarding.
• Lead construction readiness reviews and coordinate resolution of technical and project interface issues.
• Support project governance, stage-gate approvals, and executive reporting.
• Facilitate a smooth transition from development and design into construction and delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 12 years of experience in development management, specifically with high-rise and mixed-use developments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex real estate projects from design to delivery.
• Experience in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and managing project budgets and timelines.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, working with a prominent real estate development client.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the qualifications are encouraged to apply for this Senior Development Manager role.