Senior Civl project manager

JD: Senior Project Manager

Location: Tamil Nadu (multi-district + multi-city project oversight)

Reports To: Operations Head / MD / CEO

Company Type: Turnkey Design & Build Firm

Role Purpose

To lead the strategic and operational execution of multiple residential construction projects across districts, ensuring high standards of quality, cost control, timely delivery, and client satisfaction. The Senior Project Manager will oversee Project Managers/Leads, establish project systems, monitor overall P&L, and ensure seamless integration of design, procurement, execution, and client communication. You will be responsible for translating the company's vision into measurable project outcomes and scalable operational processes.

This role demands a seasoned, system-driven leader capable of handling 50–100+ projects, mentoring mid-level managers, and driving organizational excellence across all phases of project delivery.

Mindset & Vision Alignment

Ownership & Accountability: Treat every project and portfolio as a P&L center; drive profitability, efficiency, and client delight.

Strategic System Thinker: Implement and refine processes via ERP, ClickUp, RDash, and other tools for predictability and transparency.

Team Builder & Mentor: Grow Project Managers, Leads, and Senior Engineers into autonomous, high-performing decision-makers.

Client-First Mindset: Proactively manage client expectations, ensure satisfaction, and prevent escalations.

Mission Alignment: Work toward the company's vision of predictable, scalable, and exceptional project delivery.

Composure Under Complexity: Manage crises, multiple project pressures, and multi-location coordination calmly and effectively.

Core Responsibilities

Strategic Project Planning & Portfolio Oversight

Approve project schedules across multiple districts prepared by Project Managers.

Ensure alignment between design, procurement, and execution timelines.

Validate manpower planning, subcontractor allocation, and resource deployment at scale.

Drive milestone planning and portfolio-level risk mitigation.

Execution & Performance Management

Monitor execution via Project Managers using RDash, DPRs, and dashboards.

Conduct periodic portfolio reviews, audits, and site visits (physical or virtual).

Identify gaps in project delivery, implement corrective action, and ensure milestone adherence.

Design & Change Management

Ensure seamless design delivery and timely approvals via ClickUp.

Manage scope changes, client-approved variations, and avoid project delays.

Oversee token-to-GFC and GFC-to-execution tracking across projects.

Financial Management & Cost Control

Track portfolio-level P&L and cash flows; ensure cost discipline across all projects.

Approve major vendor payments, variation estimates, and procurement milestones.

Implement strategies for timely client payments and minimize financial bottlenecks.

Procurement & Vendor Governance

Approve vendor selection and contracts in coordination with QS/Procurement.

Monitor vendor performance, milestone compliance, and billing reconciliation.

Resolve escalations with vendors at portfolio level.

Client Relationship & Escalation Management

Own portfolio-level client satisfaction and resolution of escalations within 48 hours.

Attend critical milestone meetings with key clients to ensure delivery confidence.

Support Project Managers in handling complex client or site issues.

Team Leadership & Reporting

Mentor and coach Project Managers, QS Post-Contracts, and Senior Site Engineers.

Drive discipline in ERP, ClickUp, and RDash usage across the portfolio.

Report weekly/bi-weekly to CEO/MD on portfolio health, cost vs plan, and strategic risks.

Project Timelines % of projects delivered on/before schedule

Cost Control % of projects within budget; portfolio-level gross margin

P&L Accountability Portfolio-level profitability & cash flow adherence

Execution Tracking % of RDash/ERP/ClickUp usage across projects

Client Satisfaction Escalations resolved within 48 hrs; positive client feedback

Procurement Closure % of bills cleared within 7 days of work completion

System Compliance % adherence to ERP, ClickUp, RDash, and project SOPs

Team Efficiency No. of projects managed per Project Manager under your oversight

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience: 12–20 years in residential construction project management, preferably turnkey or design-build projects; experience managing multi-city/district portfolios.

Education: B.E./B.Tech – Civil (MBA in Project Management / Construction Management is a strong plus).

Software/Tech: Proficient with ClickUp, ERP tools, RDash, MS Project, or similar platforms.

Skills: Strategic planning, leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, analytical thinking, and team mentoring.

Language: Fluent in Tamil and English.