Director of Real Estate Development
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
To lead end-to-end planning, feasibility, and delivery oversight of real estate development projects, ensuring that every asset meets its commercial objectives, regulatory obligations, and long-term positioning goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full development lifecycle, from land feasibility and concept validation to delivery handover, across a pipeline of residential, retail, and mixed-use projects.
- Coordinate feasibility studies, market assessments, and investment appraisals for new development opportunities in Qatar and the wider GCC.
- Oversee planning approvals, permitting processes, consultant appointments, and design review stages in collaboration with legal and external advisors.
- Define project development strategies and work closely with design, construction, and asset management teams to ensure alignment with the groups brand, quality, and timeline standards.
- Own project-level P&L accountability, working with finance to ensure cash flow modeling, capex phasing, and return thresholds are tracked and delivered.
- Maintain relationships with government regulators, urban planning authorities, and investment partners to accelerate development approvals.
- Prepare and present executive updates and investment papers to the board and shareholder committees.
Desired Candidate Profile
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 12+ years of experience in real estate development, project management, or asset development leadership, preferably with mixed-use or hospitality exposure.
- Strong understanding of the Qatar real estate market, permitting procedures, and regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated success managing full development cycles, from land acquisition and JV structuring to construction delivery and handover.
- Bachelors degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Real Estate Development; MBA or PMP certification preferred.
- Experience working in or with family offices, investment groups, or integrated developers in the GCC is an advantage.
Preferred Skills & Traits
- Commercial thinker with strong negotiation skills and development modeling capabilities.
- Structured, methodical, and delivery-focused, able to manage complexity while keeping a sharp eye on timelines and value.
- Fluent in English; Arabic is a strong asset for stakeholder and government liaison.
Company Industry
- Real Estate
Department / Functional Area
- Top Management
- Senior Management
Keywords
- Director Of Real Estate Development
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