Development Manager

About the Role

Fletcher Piccolo Associates (FPA) is seeking a Development Manager for a leading real estate development company in the Eastern Province of KSA. This full-time role involves managing a high-value portfolio of residential and mixed-use developments. The position requires a balance of commercial development expertise and technical delivery capabilities, combining strong commercial acumen with hands-on project management experience from feasibility to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development feasibility studies, financial appraisals, and investment analysis to assess project viability and maximize returns.
• Oversee concept design, detailed design development, and multidisciplinary consultant coordination.
• Manage project delivery from initial planning and design through procurement, construction, and handover.
• Develop and monitor project programs, critical milestones, and delivery strategies to ensure timely completion.
• Lead procurement strategies, tender evaluations, contract negotiations, and contractor appointments.
• Align development concepts, specifications, and product mix with market demand and investment objectives.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, project managers, contractors, and specialist consultants to resolve design and delivery challenges.
• Maintain alignment between development objectives, investment requirements, design intent, and construction delivery.
• Review project performance against the original business case, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and delivery efficiency.
• Ensure development activities comply with internal governance, reporting procedures, quality standards, and health and safety requirements.
• Support strategic planning, development pipeline management, and prioritization of projects based on commercial viability and delivery capacity.
• Balance commercial objectives with technical requirements to deliver high-quality developments within approved cost, program, and return parameters.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant bachelor's degree is required.
• 8-14 years of experience, with direct experience working for a real estate developer.
• Extensive GCC experience, with a preference for KSA experience.
• Experience with residential and/or mixed-use assets.
• Strong technical and delivery experience combined with robust commercial experience.

Work Type

This is a full-time position.

Application Process

Salary details for this role will be discussed during the interview process.