Senior Development Manager

at  Compass Project Consulting

The Role
About Us: Compass Project Consulting is an award-winning, dynamic, and respected project development consultancy, providing high-quality, value-for-money, and fully tailored services to clients across all sectors. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, our Team at Compass has delivered numerous projects for some of the region’s most ambitious and innovative change-makers. Our diverse and disciplined Team facilitates world-class project development solutions. Our core values guide our decisions and constitute our culture, empowering us to perform at our highest level on behalf of our clients. Drawing on our extensive delivery experience, industry-wide knowledge, and sophisticated project development tools, we facilitate the most proficient path toward project success, overcoming constraints and obstacles to deliver projects effectively and efficiently for our clients. We lead project success stories. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a renowned organization known for our high-calibre experience in the region’s build environment. The Role: As Development Manager, you will work closely with a leading developer on large-scale masterplan city projects, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use spaces. You will be responsible for overseeing all phases of development, from initial feasibility to project completion, ensuring alignment with the overall vision and quality standards. This role demands a professional with substantial experience in large-scale urban development, adept at managing complex projects and collaborating with diverse teams. Key Responsibilities: - Lead the end-to-end development process for masterplan city projects, including feasibility studies, planning, design, and execution phases. - Collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, including architects, engineers, government entities, and consultants, to ensure all project milestones and approvals are achieved. - Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, ensuring alignment with financial targets and efficiency benchmarks. - Manage timelines, identify potential risks, and implement proactive measures to keep projects on track. - Ensure compliance with sustainability standards, regulatory requirements, and high-quality benchmarks throughout the project lifecycle. - Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to align on project goals and facilitate effective decision-making. - Provide regular project status updates, communicate progress to senior leadership, and adjust plans as needed to meet strategic objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Engineering, Real Estate Development, or a related field; a master’s degree is an advantage. - 8+ years of experience in real estate development with a focus on large-scale masterplan city projects. - Proven experience in delivering complex, high-quality urban developments on time and within budget. - Strong understanding of project management principles and experience managing multiple stakeholders. - Familiarity with Abu Dhabi’s regulatory environment and local development standards is highly preferred. - Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of successfully guiding cross-functional teams. - Proficiency in project management software and other relevant tools. Why Join Compass Project Consulting? At Compass, we believe in fostering a supportive, challenging, and rewarding environment. Join us to work on significant, large-scale projects, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to transformative developments in the region. We offer competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and opportunities for career growth. If you have a background in masterplan city developments and are ready for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

About the company
We achieve greater project results by offering the best talent, supported by a robust ecosystem, and driven by a common goal. We truly are the Compass our clients turn to, for tailored project development consultancy services throughout the MENA region. Believing the sum of all pieces is stronger, Compass have forged a strategic partnership with Dar Al Arkan, one of the regions leading real estate developers. Together, we are building a truly progressive and cohesive alliance with the shared vision of enhancing built-environments and ultimately communities, throughout the Middle East and further afield. Offering an integrated real estate development consultancy, our pooled experience delivers a world-class ecosystem of competencies for our Clients and a Team that will surpass the exacting requirements of each unique project. As highly regarded project leaders and effective communicators, the Team at Compass delivers remits for some of the region’s most ambitious and innovative change-makers, with this in mind, we are always looking for strong personalities to join us in our mission to evolve tomorrow, today

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