Head of Projects - Real Estate Development

About the role

Asico, a Dubai-based real estate, leasing, brokerage, development and property management company, is looking for a Head of Projects. The role provides strategic leadership and accountability for the company's entire project portfolio, acting as the bridge between vision and reality. It ensures projects are delivered with design integrity, commercial viability and construction excellence, safely, on time and on budget, while driving innovation, sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and portfolio planning
• Design integrity and technical governance
• Construction management and site authority
• Financial and commercial management
• Stakeholder and authority management
• Team development and operations
• Periodic reporting
• Market intelligence and risk requirements

Required profile

• 12 to 15 years of progressive experience in real estate development or construction project management, with at least 5 years in the GCC region
• Client-representative, developer-side position; prior experience on the client/developer side or with a PMC or consultancy is essential and highly desired; main contractor experience alone does not qualify
• Demonstrated end-to-end project delivery track record: design governance, value engineering, contractor management, commercial oversight and handover
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture; PMP certification required
• Fluent Arabic and strong command of written and spoken English

Required skills

• Strong working knowledge of engineering software and platforms, including AutoCAD and BIM
• Strong command of FIDIC Conditions of Contract and experience administering FIDIC-based agreements
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams (architects, engineers, project managers, BIM specialists) and dealing with authorities, financiers and JV partners

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Work permit and health coverage
• Professional development opportunities
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment with growth potential