General Manager Projects - Interiors (Specialization in commercial projects)

Job description

The Projects Head is a key & vital of the position and holds enormous responsibilities of the Organization at PAN India level. His role is to oversee all the projects from Conceptual Level to Completion and handing over the projects successfully as per the demand & guidelines of the Management or Stake Holders. He is responsible for systematic completion with highest degree of quality & workmanship, within the specified Budget and Time frame. He is responsible for efficient & effectiveness of overall Project Management System.

Duties and responsibilities

Be a leader of the internal project execution team, front-ending the Members/Hub teams converting their requirements into concise actionable project brief and scheduling, working closely with Design Team and Project Team.

Developing unified processes and timelines to integrate IT, infrastructure, design and sales for a customized space

Review and advise on constructability and coordination from the beginning of each project, considering both construction and the overall life of each project.

Advise during pre-construction and support cost estimating and bidding processes.

Analytically consider critical path decisions and construction methods to maintain schedule, budget, safety, and quality.

Proactively flag any issues that may arise during a project, take ownership of them, and work together with stakeholders to resolve them

Communicate regularly to management and the project team with project updates such as the status of each project, upcoming benchmark goals, potential issues, etc.

Serve as the day-to-day contact for internal and external project team members regarding construction, regularly reporting on construction progress, risks, and schedule/budget exposures.

Work closely with an internal team to ensure smooth project handovers to building operations teams, while simultaneously overseeing punch-lists and project closeouts

Managing project progress and adapt work as required

Ensuring projects meet deadlines

Managing relationships with clients and stakeholders

Designing and signing off on contracts

Overseeing all incoming and outgoing project documentation

Participating in tender process i.e. design, submission and review

Designing risk mitigation plan

Conducting project review and creating detailed reports for executive staff

Optimizing and improving processes and the overall approach where necessary

Securing growth opportunities and initiating new projects

Qualifications, Education & Experience

Bachelors / Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management (or relevant/equivalent experience)

Construction experience working on commercial fit-out, high-end retail, hospitality, or similar projects preferred for 9-17 years.

Excellent written and verbal skills with prompt follow-up

Ability to communicate project status concisely

Experience with construction management/project management software

Ability to travel as needed (50 - 75% of the time) to projects throughout the designated region PAN India.

Effective utilizing fast track construction methodologies

Analytical in approach when evaluating construction progress or obstacles and provide solutions to stay on schedule and minimize cost impacts

Confident with making major decisions

Experience in on-site risk-assessment

Industry Background - Interior Fit Out Preferred.

Leadership Qualities:

Effective team handling

Manage and Mentor

Collaborate

Responsible

Be Respectful and Discreet

Prioritize and Be Organized

Challenge Status co

Innovate

Tenacity

Team player