Head Of Projects

Asico; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work permit & Health Coverage

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Dynamic, collaborative work culture

Job summary

Asico, a Dubai-based real estate and development firm, seeks a Head of Projects to lead the company’s entire project portfolio with a focus on design integrity, commercial viability, and construction excellence.

The role ensures safe, on‑time, on‑budget delivery while driving innovation, sustainability, and regulatory compliance across developments. Requires 12–15 years in real estate development or PM, GCC experience, and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of progressive experience in real estate development or construction project management.
• PMP certification is required.
• Fluent Arabic and strong English language skills.
• Strong command of engineering software and platforms including AutoCAD and BIM.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Planning across the project slate.
• Design Integrity & Technical Governance for developments.
• Construction Management & Site Authority oversight.
• Financial & Commercial Management of projects.
• Stakeholder & Authority Management with regulators and JV partners.
• Team Development & Operations to build capability.
• Periodic Reporting on project progress and performance.
• Market Intelligence & Risk management for ongoing initiatives.

Job description

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.

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 of this role are :

1. Strategic Leadership & Portfolio Planning

2. Design Integrity & Technical Governance

3. Construction Management & Site Authority

4. Financial & Commercial Management

5. Stakeholder & Authority Management

6. Team Development & Operations

7. Periodic Reporting

8. Market Intelligence & Risk

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.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Work permit & Health Coverage

Professional Development Opportunities

A Dynamic and Collaborative work environment with Growth Potential