[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Aldar Properties jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aldar-properties/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Aldar Properties · Abu Dhabi # Vice President - Development Abu Dhabi Executive Executive & Management Listed on Aldar Properties’s official careers site. Posted July 23, 2025. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Aldar Properties’s careers site →](https://jobs.lever.co/aldar/70079537-77cf-4033-88ab-2e05d2e7a19f) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Aldar Properties](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aldar-properties/) / Vice President - Development ## Job description ### JOB PURPOSE - Manage and perform individual development projects from inception to completion which involves co-ordination of multi-disciplinary internal and external consultants and stakeholders to achieve the required project deliverables as directed by the line manger ROLES AND ### RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage and perform the business development activities for land, residential retail and mixed-use assets -Identify new own developments opportunities -Recommend developments portfolio strategy (including sub-segment mix) -Support in sourcing new investment with third parties (e.g., JVs, project finance, etc.) -Support in sourcing developments pre-selling/pre-leasing guarantee from end-users - Develop and prioritize pipeline of potential new developments on land bank -Identify long-list of potential opportunities -Develop framework for preliminary prioritization / screening - Perform feasibility studies for residential, retail and mixed-use assets and seek approval from line manager -Perform project costing in coordination with Project Management -Develop financial model in collaboration with Partnerships & Investment and other relevant functions -Manage development appraisal to ensure accuracy and identify factors impacting the development performance at the earliest opportunity - Manage developments from inception to completion in accordance with the Investment Control Process to ensure timely delivery within established parameters - Make recommendation to the Director on optimal and balanced solutions to problems arising during the development process -Support in deciding on design brief and manage input and performance from Project Management -Critique, analyze and challenge the design proposals presented by consultants and recommendations by internal resources to ensure that key development criteria are achieved -Develop and manage the Phasing and Procurement strategy in collaboration with Project Management -Support in the selection, negotiation, appointment of consultants, contractors and service providers based on Procurement’s recommendation -Support in deciding on project schedule, anticipate and resolve possible roadblocks to completion of construction to ensure on-time project delivery - Produce and manage the development’s ### Risk Register - Perform continuous monitoring of design and project deliverables, program and risk register -Provide constant progress updates and monthly written reports on constructionprogress -Identify major issues or conflicts and recommend appropriate solutions -Monitor development budgets against projected and actual costs and recommend appropriate solutions on deviations - Support in the negotiation of the Heads of Terms for asset purchase and lease agreements with all 3rd party entities in collaboration with internal leasing and legal departments - Support in collaboration with internal sales, leasing and legal departments in the production of the Heads of Terms for sales contracts and retail leases. - Support in deciding on refined commercial strategy based on recommendation from Commercial (e.g., ERV, retail mix, phasing, market timing, etc.) - Support in deciding on marketing strategy (e.g., marketing calendar, branding, etc.) - Support in deciding on Asset, PM and FM strategy, ensure proper handover and coordination with PM and FM entities and Asset Manager RELATED YEARS OF ### EXPERIENCE Min of 10+ years of development management experience in managing the development of large residential and retail real estate assets of over AED 500 million in value YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION Min of 2+ years of managerial experience FIELD OF Real estate TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL ### SKILLS - Strong understanding of valuation, appraisals and financial modeling of residential and commercial development - Strong knowledge and exposure to the GCC real estate market with large master developers with annual revenue of at least AED 2 billion - Strong understanding of architectural design and construction - Solid understanding of contract procurement policies and procedures gained in the Procurement function of a real estate developer in the GCC real estate industry QUALIFICATION - Bachelor’s degree in real estate, land economics, property valuation, architecture or engineering ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Jul 23, 2025 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 20, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: Over a year - Location: Abu Dhabi[Apply on Aldar Properties’s careers site →](https://jobs.lever.co/aldar/70079537-77cf-4033-88ab-2e05d2e7a19f) ## More jobs at Aldar Properties ### [Associate Director - D Sell Portfolio Management](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aldar-properties/jobs/8cd27944e58e2fbaccae/) Abu Dhabi ### [Senior Vice President - 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