Ali Daye

Corporate Real Estate & Construction Project Manager at Northwest Bank

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

About

I am a real estate development and project delivery professional with 15+ years of experience translating capital intent into built reality across the full development lifecycle—from feasibility and design coordination through procurement, construction delivery, and operational handover. Across my career, I have: Delivered 200+ projects across institutional, commercial, life sciences, and community development sectors Managed programs up to 1.5B SAR and portfolios exceeding 4M+ square meters Operated within complex, multi-stakeholder environments comparable to sovereign-scale development programs What differentiates my experience is the ability to bridge both sides of the development equation: Development Perspective * Financial analysis and feasibility thinking (Cornell MRED) * Investment strategy and capital alignment * Lifecycle planning and asset performance Execution Authority * Procurement strategy and cost control (75% cost reduction / 950K SAR savings) * Design coordination and consultant management * Construction delivery across multiple concurrent programs This dual perspective allows me to: * Protect development proformas by aligning feasibility assumptions with construction realities * Translate development strategy into executable delivery frameworks * Manage projects across all stages: feasibility → design → procurement → construction → handover My experience spans: * Institutional development (4M+ SM campus delivery) * Corporate real estate and commercial office development * Community and mixed-use development programs * High-velocity retail development (30–40 projects annually) Currently based in Riyadh and actively engaged in the Saudi development market, I am focused on contributing to Vision 2030 giga-projects where full lifecycle development capability and execution discipline are critical to success. Connect with me or contact me on [email protected]

Experience

  • Corporate Real Estate & Construction Project Manager at Northwest Bank
    Jan 2026 - Present · 11 mos

  • Senior Project Delivery Manager at The Ohio State University
    Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Real Estate Project Manager at REP'M Group
    Jul 2022 - Jul 2024 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Managed construction of new franchise locations for med-spa and massage therapy businesses, overseeing project coordinators, coordinating with real estate teams, and facilitating project closeout processes.

  • Development Associate at S.G. Atkins Community Development Corporation
    May 2019 - Jul 2022 · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Implemented urban development strategies for underserved communities, managed housing rehabilitation projects, and developed investment strategies to attract capital for sustainable community development.

  • Corporate Real Estate Associate at SAS
    May 2018 - May 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Managed campus renovation projects and interior building renovations, conducted lifecycle planning assessments, and developed plans for the corporate campus and offices nationwide and internationally.