General Manager – Projects

Job Title: General Manager – Projects (Civil) Location: Mumbai HO (Chandivali) (with oversight of Mumbai & the nearby region) Department: Project Management – Residential High-Rise   Role Summary We are looking for an experienced General Manager – Projects (Civil) to take charge of all project management activities for our residential high-rise projects across Mumbai and the surrounding regions. This role replaces our outgoing GM–Projects and requires a senior leader with strong civil engineering expertise, hands-on project execution capability, and an excellent track record in managing multiple sites simultaneously. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Senior Project Manager/General Manager with deep knowledge in AutoCAD, project estimation, quantity surveying, construction operations, concrete works , and end-to-end project delivery . Requirements Key Responsibilities 1. Regional Project Leadership Lead all residential high-rise projects across Mumbai and adjoining areas. Provide technical and managerial oversight to site teams, contractors, and consultants. Ensure all projects are executed as per design, schedule, and quality standards. 2. Project Planning, Scheduling & Monitoring Create and review project schedules in coordination with planning teams. Track progress vs baseline and drive corrective action plans to avoid delays. Oversee execution of civil, structural, finishing, and façade works. 3. Cost Management & Quantity Control Review project estimates, BOQs, and quantity surveying outputs. Verify contractor quantities and certify bills with accuracy. Control project costs, prevent overruns, and manage variations/claims. 4. Technical Expertise & Quality Assurance Review and validate technical drawings (structural, architectural, MEP) using AutoCAD. Conduct site inspections to monitor workmanship, material quality, and safety practices. Ensure compliance with quality standards, IS codes, and statutory requirements. 5. Contractor & Consultant Coordination Manage relationships with project consultants, architects, structural engineers, and PMCs. Lead coordination meetings and ensure closure of action points. Evaluate contractor performance and support vendor selection. 6. Client & Stakeholder Management Act as the primary point of contact for clients for all project-related updates. Present project status, risk reports, and progress dashboards to leadership. Resolve escalations related to timelines, technical clarifications, and site challenges. 7. Team Leadership Lead a team of project managers, engineers, supervisors, QS/billing staff, and safety officers. Mentor and build capability within the project management team. Ensure adoption of company project workflows and documentation standards. 8. Documentation & Reporting Maintain detailed project documentation including MOMs, inspection reports, and trackers. Oversee preparation of DPRs, WPRs, MPRs, and cost reports. Ensure all drawings, approvals, and contract documents are updated and organized. Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of civil engineering for high-rise residential projects. Proficient in AutoCAD, project estimation, BOQ preparation, and QS work. Expertise in construction execution, concrete technology, and high-rise methodologies. Strong leadership and team management capability. Excellent communication and stakeholder-handling skills. Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Experience Required 12–20 years of experience in civil engineering, high-rise residential execution, or project management. Previous experience as a Senior Project Manager / AGM / GM – Projects is preferred. Must have handled multiple large-scale residential high-rise projects in Mumbai. Experience coordinating with contractors, PMCs, and consultants. Hands-on experience in QS, billing, estimation, and drawing review. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (mandatory). Master’s degree or PMP certification is an added advantage.