Head of Project

Company Overview

Asico is a Dubai-based company focused on real estate, leasing, property brokerage, development, and related property management operations. Working at the intersection of talent and property, the company supports continued business growth by connecting the right professionals with the right opportunities across the real estate market.

Role Overview

The role is for the Head of Projects to provide overarching strategic leadership and accountability for the company's entire project portfolio. The Head of Projects serves as the bridge between vision and reality, ensuring that all projects are delivered with design integrity, commercial viability, and construction excellence. This role is responsible for the safe, on-time, on-budget, and high-quality delivery of all developments while driving innovation, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Strategic leadership & portfolio planning

Design integrity & technical governance

Construction management & site authority

Financial & commercial management

Stakeholder & authority management

Team development & operations

Periodic reporting

Market intelligence & risk

Requirements

12 to 15 years of progressive experience in real estate development or construction project management, with a minimum of 5 years in the GCC region.

This is a client-representative, developer-side position. Prior experience on the client/developer side, or with a PMC or consultancy, is essential and highly desired. Candidates whose experience is limited to main contractor roles will not qualify.

Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams (architects, engineers, project managers, BIM specialists) and interfacing directly with authorities, financiers, and JV partners.

Track record of end-to-end project delivery: design governance, value engineering, contractor management, commercial oversight, and handover.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture; PMP certification is required.

Strong working knowledge of engineering software and platforms, including AutoCAD and BIM.

Strong command of FIDIC Conditions of Contract, with proven experience administering FIDIC-based agreements.

Fluent Arabic speaker with a strong command of English, both written and spoken.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Work permit and health coverage

Professional development opportunities

A dynamic and collaborative work environment with growth potential