Project Manager

Job Description Purpose of the Job The incumbent will coordinate in multiple categories of Planning, Procurement, Execution and Certification of Bills across Real Estate functions for Pan-India projects. Guide the user teams with technical expertise in Civil, Structure, Base-Build, Large & Small Interiors and Building R&M works. Establish standards, policies and procedures to establish governance and risk management for all projects. Job function - Project Management Reporting to - Real Estate Head Key Deliverables - Coordination of User requirements for New Expansions, Retrofit, and reconfiguration of Airtel MSC and Offices. - Preparing business case and ROI for necessary project approvals as per business processes. - Appoint, Develop & Manage all Design/ Structure/ MEP Consultants, PMC, and General Contractors for MSC, Offices, Retrofit and F&LS Projects Inc. of all coordination during the sourcing stage. - Review of PQs, RFP and RFQs within the time for all types of projects and reviewing cost benchmarking and optimization as per Annual Operating Plans. - Review and Evaluation of Consultant BOQs, Technical review of Tender packages for MSC and Datacenter projects. - Review of existing Building Structure and recommendation of retrofit per business needs. - Review of existing Building Fire & Life Safety civil and structure systems and recommendation of execution works in the most cost-effective manner. - Manage all projects under the Real Estate team in Planning, Scheduling, Execution and Delivery Cost - Management, Contract Management and Value Engineering inputs for on-time and on-budget completion. - Ensuring implementation of HSE guidelines within the region for employees and workers as per central and state guidelines for Pan-India projects. - Monitoring project budgets at all times and ensuring timely change orders are notified and approved by the Head of Real Estate and other stakeholders. - Weekly and Monthly Project review and reporting with management and all stakeholders. - Financial Reporting of SCM - Real Estate function on monthly updates against annual operating plans. - Compliance Management and Review of all Airtel properties for applicable statutory rules and regulations and securing necessary approvals from government authorities as may be required for all RE projects. - Monitoring and reporting partner performance for proper project completions and adherence to SOWs. - In charge of directing corrective actions and ensuring timely implementations. - Periodic risk assessment audit of all projects, timely corrective actions, and reporting on all risks. - Standardization and updating the Real Estate team's process guidelines. - Leading Green initiatives for new builds and operational properties with minimum wastage, optimization of materials used, and finding new ways of using construction technology for support. - Coordination with Business, FM and Network Teams. - Develop and improve team efficiency and productivity. Skills Required - Functional expertise in Project execution and Project and Management. - Technical skillset on Civil, Structures and Execution of Building + Interior projects with knowledge of MEP - Demonstrated experience to drive strategic discussions & collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders. - Hands-on experience with complex business supply chain processes. - Persistent personality, willing to work through complexity, and dive into details and roadblocks to achieve beneficial end goals. - Strong Transformation and Change Management Skills. Demonstrate the ability to drive organizational change and work with multiple business units to affect positive outcomes. - Good leadership skills and ability to work effectively with diverse teams with self-motivation. - Strong Analytical and Problem-solving skills - Excellent presentation, organization and communication skills. - Proficiency in MS Office, MS Project/ Primavera, ERP Systems. Work Experience: - B.Arch/ B.Tech. (Civil/ Mechanical/ Electrical) with 8-10 years of similar project experience. - Min. 6 years of experience in leading and driving projects independently. - Preferred 5 years of Program Management experience with Corporate India/ MNC company on similar profile. - Strong experience dealing with Real Estate Acquisitions/ Execution of Corporate Offices and - Technical Buildings/ Structural Works including Retrofitting, Base-Build Projects for IT-ITES/ - Telecom companies and Commercial Building Construction. - Must have a proven track record of managing both large Corporate Interior fit-outs and Construction projects. - Preference of working in an Indian Corporate/ MNC for the last 5-8 years.