Development Manager

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Responsibilities Strategic Contribution Support the line manager in translating the approved business plan and development strategy into executable project plans for assigned projects. Manage assigned projects through the full development life cycle and applicable Project stage-gates, preparing the required submissions, evidence and recommendations for approvals. Maintain current market, development, construction and tourism-sector knowledge relevant to assigned projects and incorporate relevant insights into project decisions. Support the Business development team to establish the projects business opportunities Leadership Provide day-to-day leadership to project teams, consultants and contractors, setting clear deliverables, monitoring performance and ensuring accountability for agreed outcomes. Support the development of Omani project-management capability through coaching, knowledge transfer and effective delegation. Organization Structure Support the line manager in defining project resourcing requirements and recommend appropriate consultant, contractor and internal-resource arrangements for efficient delivery. Budgets and Plans Manage project budgets, cash-flow forecasts, schedules and resource plans within approved business cases and phase budgets. Monitor financial and schedule performance, identify variances early and recommend corrective actions to the line manager. Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures Apply OMRAN policies, stage-gate requirements, Delegation of Authority, project controls and relevant statutory requirements consistently across assigned projects. Operational Oversee project execution planning across scope, schedule, cost, quality, HSE, risk, procurement, approvals, and handover Coordinate design development with Design & Master Planning and Technical Services, ensuring compliance with approved master plans, land-use/GFA parameters, technical standards and infrastructure interfaces. Manage consultants, project managers and contractors and ensure timely delivery of agreed outputs, decisions and corrective actions. Prepare tender documentation and coordinate procurement activities with Capital Procurement & Contracts and the relevant Tender Committee. Administer consultancy and works contracts within delegated authority, including progress certification, claims management, variation control and contractual correspondence. Manage project controls and reporting for cost, schedule, progress, risk, change and key decisions, escalating material issues to the line manager. Identify project risks and opportunities and ensure appropriate mitigation and response plans are implemented and tracked. Coordinate government, utility and other stakeholder approvals required for assigned projects, maintaining effective working relationships with relevant authorities. Ensure central HSE requirements are implemented on all assigned sites and that environmental, coastal, archaeological and heritage constraints are appropriately managed. Coordinate with Sales & Leasing on product definition, launch readiness, pre-sales requirements, escrow compliance and customer handover for residential components. Manage testing, commissioning, snagging, practical completion and handover, ensuring defects are closed and required records are transferred to the relevant operating or asset-management teams. Support in-country value and Omanisation objectives through project procurement, contractor engagement and development of Omani talent. Provide accurate and timely project information, recommendations and decision papers to the line manager and other governance forums. Key Performance Indicators Assigned projects delivered within approved cost and schedule parameters. Achievement of approved project milestones and stage-gate requirements. Accurate and timely project cost, schedule, risk and progress reporting. Effective control of variations, claims and project changes. Compliance with OMRAN design, technical, procurement and Delegation of Authority requirements. Timely achievement of statutory, authority and utility approvals. HSE performance with no major safety, environmental or heritage incidents. Quality of completed works, including defects at handover and timely close-out. Achievement of approved commercial and financial outcomes for assigned projects. For residential projects, achievement of agreed launch/pre-sales readiness and customer handover targets. Effective consultant and contractor performance against agreed deliverables. Contribution to Omanisation, knowledge transfer and ICV objectives. Authorities Decision-making authority extends to assigned projects and workstreams within approved budgets, contracts and the Company's Delegation of Authority. Matters outside delegated limits, including material scope, budget, phasing or land-use changes, are referred to the line manager and relevant governance authorities. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Real Estate, Project Management or a related discipline. A minimum of 8 years of relevant development/project-management experience, including responsibility for complex real-estate, tourism, hospitality, residential or mixed-use projects. Strong working knowledge of property development and the full project life cycle from concept and feasibility through design, procurement, construction and handover. Experience in building, utilities and infrastructure components of development projects. Demonstrated experience managing consultants and contractors, including cost, contract, claims and variation matters. Experience in stage-gated, PMO-driven or matrix delivery environments is preferred. PMP, chartered status or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage. Key Skills & Competencies Functional Strong project planning, programming and delivery-management capability. Sound commercial and cost-management knowledge, including budget control, contracts, claims and variations. Ability to interpret project financial information, business cases and key commercial indicators. Strong risk, issue and change-management capability. Working knowledge of design management, construction, infrastructure and project handover. Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and operate effectively within governance and delegated-authority frameworks. Behavioral Strong communication, stakeholder-management and negotiation skills. Delivery-focused, commercially aware, organised and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure. High standards of accountability, integrity and accuracy in reporting. Key Relationships Internal Development PMO, Design & Master Planning and Technical Services. Capital Procurement & Contracts, Finance, Legal/GRC and HSE. Sales & Leasing, Asset Management, Commercial and other relevant OMRAN functions. External Project management consultants, designers, engineers, cost consultants, contractors and specialist advisers. Municipality, utility providers, relevant ministries and other government authorities. Customers, community representatives and other project stakeholders, as applicable.