Development & Technical Project Manager
Role Overview
The Development & Technical PM Manager will support asset acquisitions and lead technical oversight of logistics and industrial real estate projects across their lifecycle. The role combines due diligence, development management, engineering coordination, and procurement support. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with internal teams, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities to ensure projects meet commercial, technical, and compliance standards.
This is a hands-on role requiring deep experience in Middle East industrial/logistics real estate and strong familiarity with owner-side (Party A) construction and parallel contracting environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Asset Acquisition & Technical Due Diligence
Support asset and land acquisitions through technical due diligence and preliminary site inspections
Conduct research and gather critical data to inform acquisition decisions
Liaise with internal teams, external partners, and authorities to complete due diligence requirements
Manage technical due diligence consultants to identify risks and development gaps
Coordinate due diligence workflows to ensure timely and comprehensive evaluations
Assess market demand and define asset standards based on market analysis
Track industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory updates
Establish CAPEX requirements to preserve and enhance long-term asset value
2. Project Development Management
Manage projects from inception through completion, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and quality targets
Coordinate all development phases: planning, design, construction, and handover/occupancy
Monitor commercial performance and delivery milestones
Ensure compliance with local regulations, building codes, and corporate standards
Oversee refurbishment and alteration works with minimal operational disruption
Identify operational constraints and develop mitigation plans
Manage consultants, developers, contractors, and suppliers
Maintain strong stakeholder communication and collaboration
Track progress against KPIs and project milestones
3. Design & Engineering Coordination
Work closely with the in-house design team to align engineering solutions with corporate standards
Provide technical input to ensure compliance with regulatory and project requirements
Jointly manage architects, engineers, and specialist consultants
Coordinate permits, approvals, and regulatory clearances
Support definition of local development standards (zoning, building codes, environmental requirements)
Conduct regulatory research and compliance verification
Align development plans with asset management, legal, and executive stakeholders
Perform design reviews and audits to ensure quality and adherence to standards
4. Procurement & Cost Support
Assist the procurement team in defining scopes of work (SoW)
Support tender preparation, bid evaluation, and contract award processes
Collaborate with the costing team on budget preparation and cost tracking
Monitor cost performance and implement corrective actions
Support contract administration and change management
Evaluate cost and schedule impact of scope changes
Qualifications
Fluent in Arabic and English
Strong experience in Middle East logistics and industrial real estate development
Solid understanding of parallel contracting models
Proven experience representing the owner/client side (Party A) in construction environments
Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder development projects
Strong technical, commercial, and regulatory understanding of real estate development
Ability to work in a structured reporting environment with single-line reporting
Additional Information
Hiring & Process Notes
On-site role based in Riyadh
Newly created position due to expansion
Two rounds of overseas interviews are required
Open to all nationalities
Reporting directly to the target department director