Manager Projects- Infrastructure

1. Role SummaryThe Manager – Projects will be responsible for planning, executing, monitoring, and completing infrastructure, interior development, renovation, and expansion projects across K–12 schools. The role ensures timely delivery, quality control, vendor coordination, cost management, and adherence to safety, compliance, and brand standards.The position collaborates closely with franchisee partners / franchisee owners, school leadership teams, architects, contractors, and the central projects team to deliver high-quality school environments. This role requires frequent travel to multiple school locations across India to oversee project progress and support timely closures.2. Key ResponsibilitiesA. Project Planning & ExecutionLead end-to-end execution of new school projects, interior works, renovation, and expansion.Prepare project plans, timelines, BOQs, and cost estimates in alignment with the Director – School Business.Ensure availability of drawings, layouts, and technical documents as per project sequence.Conduct feasibility checks and site assessments before initiating work.Work closely with franchisee partners / franchisee owners to align project objectives, budgets, specifications, and timelines.B. Vendor, Contractor & Architect CoordinationCoordinate with contractors, vendors, architects, and design consultants to execute civil, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and finishing works.Evaluate vendor performance for adherence to standards and timelines.Verify RA bills, vendor invoices, and maintain accurate measurement records.Coordinate with architects and franchisee-appointed agencies for drawings, modifications, approvals, and site clearances.C. Quality, Safety & ComplianceMonitor on-site work for quality standards, materials, finishing levels, and school safety norms.Ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements.Conduct site audits, quality inspections, and generate compliance reports.Ensure franchisee schools meet PEPL’s infrastructure, branding, and quality benchmarks.D. Cost & Resource ManagementTrack project budgets, variances, and cost optimization opportunities.Prepare DPRs, MIS reports, consumption summaries, and material requirement plans.Support procurement for materials and oversee logistics to various sites.Coordinate with franchisee owners for approval of expenditures, cost-sharing components, and material decisions.E. Stakeholder ManagementWork closely with Principals, Operations Heads, Academic Teams, and franchisee owners to ensure project alignment.Provide weekly project updates to the Director – School Business, highlighting risks and dependencies.Manage stakeholder expectations with clarity on timelines, costs, and compliance.Serve as the primary liaison between PEPL central office and franchisee owners for project milestones, approvals, and handovers.F. Project Governance & DocumentationMaintain project trackers, execution dashboards, deviation logs, and risk registers.Ensure all project documentation (drawings, approvals, vendor records) is updated and centrally archived.Prepare leadership-level status reports for internal reviews and franchisee meetings.G. Travel RequirementFrequent travel across franchisee schools and project sites to monitor progress, conduct audits, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to timelines.3. Key Skills & CompetenciesStrong knowledge of interiors, civil, electrical, finishing, and institutional project standards.Proficiency in BOQ preparation, RA billing, DPR creation, and project documentation.Excellent contractor, vendor, architect, and consultant management skills.Strong interpersonal skills to manage and influence franchisee owners.Ability to take on-ground decisions independently and resolve site-level issues quickly.Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Understanding of project budgeting, compliance, and quality norms.Hands-on with MS Excel, MS Word, and project management tools.High willingness to travel and manage multi-site operations.4. Qualifications & ExperienceGraduate (preferably Civil Engineering or related field).5–10 years of experience in project execution, interiors, or construction — preferably in school, commercial, institutional, or hospitality environments.Experience managing multi-site projects, vendor ecosystems, and franchisee owner relationships is highly preferred.Top of FormBottom of Form