Project Development Manager Architect

About the Opportunity

Alpha Leadership Co., a leading real estate development group in Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced Project Development Manager Architect. This full-time role is based in Makkah, with operations spanning Jeddah and Makkah. The Project Development Manager Architect will oversee the design development lifecycle for high-profile real estate assets, ensuring alignment with financial, statutory, and architectural objectives.

Role Overview

The Project Development Manager Architect is central to translating project visions from initial concept validation through to detailed design. This position requires a professional who can manage complex design processes, coordinate with various teams and external consultants, and ensure project deliverables meet technical, financial, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate approved development concepts into detailed design briefs, maintaining project vision, architectural identity, and scope alignment across all disciplines.
• Draft consultant scopes of work, participate in selection processes, and lead external architectural, engineering, and specialty design consultants.
• Review and validate submissions across Concept, Schematic, and Detailed Design stages for technical efficiency, buildability, and multidisciplinary integration (BIM/MEP/Structural).
• Oversee value engineering exercises and collaborate with Finance/Cost teams to keep design deliverables strictly within approved budget parameters and feasibility studies.
• Manage the procurement of local municipal permits and statutory clearances in accordance with the Saudi Building Code.
• Partner with Execution, Procurement, Sales, and Marketing teams to validate sales layouts, approve materials, and ensure a seamless handover to the construction phase.
• Provide periodic progress updates, manage design risk, and control change requests for executive decision-making.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years of experience in project development, specifically within the real estate sector.
• Proven experience in overseeing design development lifecycles for high-profile real estate assets.
• Demonstrated ability to manage external architectural, engineering, and specialty design consultants.
• Familiarity with the Saudi Building Code and local municipal permit processes.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, with project involvement in both Jeddah and Makkah. The role requires collaboration with various internal departments and external consultants within a dynamic real estate development environment.

Application Process

Salary for this position will be disclosed during the interview process. Interested candidates are invited to apply.