Senior Project Engineer

Job Title: Senior Project Façade Engineer

Department: Projects / Engineering

Location: Bangalore (Primary Location) – with travel to other project locations across India as required

Reporting To: Operations Head

Experience Required: Minimum 7 years in façade engineering sector

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are looking for a Senior Project Façade Engineer with deep expertise in façade systems, site execution, and cross-functional coordination. The role is central to managing façade projects from design review through to installation and handover. You will be responsible for driving project planning, installation sequencing, and technical excellence while ensuring coordination between internal departments and external stakeholders. The primary location is Bangalore, with the flexibility to travel to other sites in India as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution Oversight

• Develop and manage detailed project execution plans, schedules, and installation sequences aligned with overall construction timelines.
• Define milestone-based activity tracking and resource planning for manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Guide the project in-charges across multiple sites to align execution with drawings and project goals.

Cross-Department Coordination

• Ensure flow of technical and logistical information is timely and accurate between departments.
• Resolve inter-departmental bottlenecks and keep execution aligned with project goals.

Design & Technical Validation

• Review and validate architectural, structural, and shop drawings.
• Coordinate with consultants, architects, and clients for approvals and design clarifications.
• Guide internal design teams on constructibility, feasibility, and detailing issues.
• Recommend value engineering alternatives where applicable without compromising quality.

Fabrication & Production Integration

• Collaborate with production units and stores to ensure sequencing, availability, and QC of materials.
• Review fabrication drawings and material flow plans for smooth handover to site teams.

Site Installation Supervision

• Oversee and guide site execution teams to follow approved methods and sequencing.
• Monitor installation progress, raise RFIs where needed, and resolve site-level technical issues.
• Ensure safety compliance and quality standards at every stage of installation.

Client, Vendor, and Consultant Engagement

• Coordinate with façade consultants, architects, and general contractors for smooth execution.
• Lead technical discussions and progress reviews with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure timely submissions of RFIs, submittals, and progress reports.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain and circulate project dashboards, daily/weekly site progress reports, and key deliverables.
• Ensure traceability of communication, approvals, and changes throughout the project lifecycle.
• Document lessons learned and standard practices for future reference.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor junior engineers, site coordinators, and drafters.
• Guide project in-charges at various sites, ensuring alignment with engineering and execution strategy.
• Foster a result-driven, collaborative work environment.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong technical knowledge of façade systems (unitized, semi-unitized, structural glazing, ACP, louvers, skylights, etc.)
• Solid experience in project scheduling, installation sequencing, and cross-functional coordination
• Familiarity with materials like Aluminium, glass, fasteners, brackets, and sealants
• Competence in reading architectural, structural, and shop drawings
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sites and priorities

Educational Qualifications:

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, or Architecture Engineering
• Postgraduate training in façade engineering or project management is an advantage

Other Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel to other project locations within India
• Demonstrated ownership of façade projects in medium to large-scale buildings