Project Lead

Job Purpose: The Project Lead will be responsible for supervision of the assigned projects, ensuring adherence to quality specifications, cost control and timely completion.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery:

• Lead and manage base build projects for large MNC clients.
• Oversee a project built-up area of approximately 1 million square feet.
• Deliver projects in line with specifications, budget, schedule, risk management, documentation management, and quality standards.

Team Management:

• Manage an in-house team.
• Supervise a PMC team.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors on-site.

Technical Expertise:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of project delivery and base building.
• Have working knowledge of MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) services.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to quality processes and standards.
• Conduct regular quality checks and audits.

Stakeholder Management:

• Conduct weekly, fortnightly, and monthly meetings with key project stakeholders.
• Manage senior and executive-level stakeholders and corporate real estate teams.
• Oversee smooth transition from project completion to operations.

Risk and Documentation Management:

• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Manage project documentation and reporting.

Qualifications and Work Experience:

• BE (Civil or Mechanical) with a minimum of 15-20 years of experience in Construction Management, or related field.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering large-scale base build projects.
• Exposure and experience working with quality systems and process

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Effective verbal, written communication and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Ability to build and strengthen partnerships – Engage, negotiate & collaborate effectively with service partners and contract management.
• Strong project development and project management experience in new build and fit out of commercial office premises with robust understanding of project financing and cashflow.
• Solutions mindset with ability to get solutions implemented - Capturing and acting on insightful information
• In-depth understanding of commercial property operations, building engineering management and maintenance, and occupier relationships and technically proficient to engage effectively with internal teams & partners
• Awareness of industry best practices and latest trends
• Knowledge of building codes and sustainability practices