Qiddiya Investment Company
Development Manager - Residential
- Permanent
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
- Urgent
Job overview
Date posted
20/06/2025
Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Manager
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
04/08/2025
Job description
The Development Manager at Qiddiya Residential BU will lead the development of villa communities from early-stage concept through feasibility, design, approvals, and into the execution phase. The role is critical in aligning each residential project with Qiddiyaās masterplan and strategic urban vision. The candidate will manage all technical, design, and commercial aspects, ensuring seamless coordination with internal departments, external consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies. This position includes preparing feasibility studies, conducting market research, leading stakeholder presentations, and contributing to development strategies. The Development Manager must be capable of delivering multiple residential villa projects under tight timelines while maintaining the highest standards of design, sustainability, and operational feasibility. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to one of Saudi Arabiaās flagship giga-projects, gaining deep exposure to urban planning, government interface, and cutting-edge residential product development.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end development of villa projects, ensuring alignment with Qiddiyaās urban vision and community goals
- Manage project feasibility studies, financial appraisals, and design briefs for internal approval
- Coordinate design consultants and internal design reviews to ensure quality and sustainability goals are met
- Oversee construction documentation preparation, permitting, and contractor interface through the construction phase
- Navigate and manage stage gate development approval processes in alignment with Qiddiya corporate procedures
- Engage with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with Saudi and GCC residential planning codes and standards
- Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, legal, planning, and technical teams to ensure coherent project delivery
- Analyze market trends, competitive offerings, and demographic data to inform residential development strategy
- Prepare high-level presentations, business cases, and progress reports for senior leadership and investment stakeholders
- Actively manage project timelines, risks, and deliverables to meet milestone targets for handover and activation
Experience & skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Real Estate Development, Architecture, Construction Management, Urban Planning, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience managing real estate development projects, with a strong emphasis on residential and villa-type products
- Proven ability to manage full development lifecycle from feasibility and design through construction and delivery
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, and contractors
- Strong experience working within regulatory frameworks in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region
- Track record of successful project delivery including on-time approvals, budget adherence, and quality assurance
- Exceptional presentation skills using PowerPoint with experience delivering to C-level audiences and external partners
- Experience integrating sustainability, smart city elements, and livability features into residential design
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal communication skills in multicultural settings
- Proficient in development tracking tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and familiar with project management systems