Project Manager – Land Management at Alpin Limited

, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Land Management, Urban Development, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Legal Compliance, Land Acquisition, Urban Planning, Communication, Team Leadership, Data Analysis, GIS, Documentation, Negotiation, Saudi Building Code, Parcel Management

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Job Title: Project Manager – Land Management A. Project Description: · Setec is serving in capacity of Program Management Office (PMO) consultant · The program is a major urban refurbishment in Riyadh, featured by a densely populated and highly built-up area. · The program is primarily a “brownfield” development and includes a significant number of heritage structures having historic value · Our PMO team is collocated with our client and functioning under a unified team framework. · We are under a multi-year agreement with extension possibility B. Academic qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or equivalent with specialization in Project / Program Management (required). Relevant postgraduate qualification in Project / Program Management or Real Estate / Urban Development is preferred. Professional certification(s) such as PMP, PgMP or equivalent are strongly preferred. C. Years’ experience Minimum 12+ years of hands-on experience in project / program management, with a strong focus on land management and urban development. Experience in large-scale urban, infrastructure or regeneration programs with Saudi government or PIF entities or at least in GCC. Demonstrated experience dealing with landowners, authorities and legal/technical stakeholders. D. Key Knowledge Factors Comprehensive understanding of KSA land ownership laws, Saudi building code, registration processes, land acquisition procedures, easements and related regulations (e.g. requirements of MOMRAH, Ministry of Justice, Real Estate General Authority). Knowledge of urban planning and land-use regulations and how they translate into land requirements, reservations and development rights. Strong expertise in all aspects of project and program management (scope, schedule, cost, risk, quality, stakeholder and communications). Proficiency in current program and project management tools and systems (e.g. MS Project / Primavera, PMIS, dashboards). E. Team management responsibilities, if required Lead a small team of land management coordinators / analysts and interface with legal, technical and planning teams. Allocate tasks, set priorities and monitor progress against land acquisition and approval milestones. Provide guidance and coaching on land processes, documentation standards and stakeholder management. F. Key Responsibilities and Tasks Develop and maintain a Land Management Plan and schedule covering identification, acquisition, regulating and registration of all required parcels. Establish and keep up-to-date a parcel register and land status tracker (e.g. ownership, size, use, encumbrances, acquisition/compensation status). Coordinate with legal advisors, surveyors, planners and engineers to validate land boundaries, right-of-way requirements and easements. Lead day-to-day coordination with relevant authorities (e.g. municipalities, Ministry of Justice, Real Estate General Authority) to secure approvals, permits and registrations. Support client and, where applicable, attend meetings with landowners and stakeholders to clarify project needs and negotiate solutions within the agreed framework. Identify land-related risks (delays in approvals, disputes, encroachments, title issues), record them in the risk register and prepare mitigation action plans with clear owners and timelines. Monitor progress against land-related milestones (e.g. % parcels with clear title, % right-of-way secured vs plan) and initiate corrective actions where slippage occurs. Prepare concise, data-driven land management reports and presentations for PMO leadership and client stakeholders. G. Key Deliverables Approved Land Management Plan with defined scope, milestones, responsibilities and KPIs. Comprehensive parcel register / GIS-linked land inventory for the project area, updated at agreed intervals (e.g. weekly/monthly). Land status dashboards (e.g. % parcels secured, % parcels under negotiation, % parcels pending authority approvals) against target dates. Documented records of authority meetings, landowner engagements and negotiation outcomes, including agreed actions and timelines. Land-related inputs to program risk registers and issue logs, with clear mitigation actions and closure evidence. Periodic (weekly / monthly) Land Management Progress Reports summarizing achievements, delays, key risks and decisions required from client. Complete, audit-ready land documentation files (title deeds, agreements, easements, approvals) to support future development, handover and compliance verification.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will develop and maintain a Land Management Plan, coordinating with various stakeholders to secure land approvals and registrations. They will also monitor progress against land-related milestones and prepare reports for PMO leadership.