Director of Real Estate Development
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Job Description
Foreground is partnering with a well-capitalized Qatari real estate and investment group to appoint a commercially minded and execution-savvy Director of Real Estate Development based in Doha. This role is central to the groups ambition to expand its portfolio of residential commercial and mixed-use assets including a newly approved waterfront lifestyle development and two joint ventures with regional hospitality brands.
Role Purpose
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.
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.
Employment Type
Full Time
