Head of Projects
About the job
- 12 to 15 years of progressive experience in real estate development or construction project management, including at least 5 years in the GCC region.
- Prior experience on the client/developer side, or with a project management consultancy or consultancy, is essential; candidates whose experience is limited to main contractor roles do not qualify.
- Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams including architects, engineers, project managers, and building information modeling specialists, and interfacing directly with authorities, financiers, and joint venture partners.
- A track record of end-to-end project delivery, including design governance, value engineering, contractor management, commercial oversight, and handover.
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture is required.
- Project Management Professional certification is required.
- Strong working knowledge of engineering software and platforms, including AutoCAD and building information modeling.
- Strong command of FIDIC Conditions of Contract and proven experience administering FIDIC-based agreements.
- Fluency in Arabic and a strong command of written and spoken English.
- Provide strategic leadership and accountability for the company's entire project portfolio.
- Ensure projects are delivered with design integrity, commercial viability, and construction excellence.
- Ensure safe, on-time, on-budget, high-quality delivery of developments while driving innovation, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead strategic leadership and portfolio planning.
- Oversee design integrity and technical governance.
- Manage construction and exercise site authority.
- Manage financial and commercial matters.
- Manage stakeholder and authority relationships.
- Develop teams and operations.
- Provide periodic reporting.
- Conduct market intelligence and manage risk.
About the company
Asico is a ophthalmic instrument company. It designs, manufactures, and distributes specialized surgical instruments used by ophthalmic clinicians and care teams. Its products support eye surgeons, clinics, hospitals, and distributors involved in cataract, corneal, retinal, and other ophthalmic procedures. The company combines instrument design and engineering with manufacturing, quality and regulatory work, inventory, sales, customer service, and business operations. Work spans engineering, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, inventory, sales, customer support, and administration.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Westmont, California
Founded
1983
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ASICO.ae shows active off-plan listings and featured inventory updated through August 2026.
- Sama Al Jaddaf advances ASICO's developer credibility after its January 2025 award.
- Founded in 1996, ASICO leverages long operating history in Dubai's fragmented real estate market.
What critics are saying
- Dubai property cycles hit ASICO's AED 2 billion pipeline if buyer demand cools in 2026.
- ASICO depends on project wins; missing new contracts leaves fixed overhead exposed.
- Multiple ASICO brands create confusion, weakening trust and discoverability versus larger UAE developers.
What makes Asico unique
- ASICO in Dubai bundles brokerage, development, and property management under one roof.
- ASICO Development claims an AED 2 billion pipeline and 1.2 million square meters.
- ASICO secured Sama Al Jaddaf, a 108-unit AED 90 million Dubai project, in 2025.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Vacation