City Project Engineer

About the company:

Orange Health is India's leading on-demand diagnostics lab for urban Indian consumers and is positioned as the fastest diagnostics lab in India. We were recognized as the Diagnostics Startup of the Year 2025*.*

Launched in January 2021, Orange Health Labs is amongst the most loved brands in the healthcare sector, with over 30,000 reviews and the highest rating on Google for all its facilities across the country, and an NPS close to 90

Orange Health Labs is among the best places to work, with a team of 1,000+ people across the company. We believe in treating colleagues with respect and investing in their growth for the long term. You can learn more about our work culture on our careers page and LinkedIn page.

Our vision is supported by some of the world's leading investors like Accel, General Catalyst, Y Combinator, Bertelsmann India, Amazon, and other marquee names. We have been recognised as a Future Unicorn for two consecutive years by Hurun India.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced City Project Engineer to oversee premium retail outlet construction and renovation projects across India. This role requires end-to-end project management expertise, ensuring on-time delivery, uncompromised quality, and adherence to luxury brand standards. The ideal candidate will have strong technical know-how, vendor management skills, and the ability to execute multiple projects in parallel while maintaining cost, quality, and compliance benchmarks.

Why join us?

• Market competitive salary with bi-annual increments.
• Great stock option policy with rights to exercise 10 years post exit.
• Well known for a collaborative culture with a top 10% rating on Glassdoor.
• Fastest-growing health tech company in India with marquee investors.
• Opportunity to build a product that will have a significant impact on people's health and well-being.

What You'll Do?

Project Delivery

• Manage retail outlet construction/renovation from concept to handover.
• Develop and track project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Supervise architects, contractors, suppliers, MEP consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Execute multiple projects concurrently across diverse locations.
• Ensure seamless coordination between operations, vendors, and design teams.

Quality Control

• Define and implement rigorous quality protocols for construction and finishing.
• Conduct daily site inspections, audits, and compliance checks.
• Ensure material and workmanship meet luxury brand specifications.
• Document quality checkpoints and issue resolution processes.

Build Excellence

• Oversee procurement and installation of premium materials, fixtures, fittings, and bespoke elements.
• Manage flooring, lighting, millwork, glasswork, HVAC, and artwork finishing.
• Ensure precision in color, detailing, and brand alignment with global retail standards.

Vendor Management

• Source and evaluate premium contractors and suppliers.
• Negotiate contracts with a focus on quality deliverables and cost efficiency.
• Maintain vendor performance scorecards and conduct regular reviews.
• Resolve escalated quality and delivery issues.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure adherence to building codes, permits, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate statutory approvals, licenses, and inspections.
• Enforce health, safety, and accessibility standards.
• Drive zero-incident culture across all project sites.

Systems & Processes

• Local Execution Tracker: Project schedules, quality checklists, handover protocols.
• Maintenance Management: Work orders, preventive schedules, asset tracking, response times.
• Vendor Management: Local supplier database, SLA monitoring, payment processing.
• Facility Operations Dashboard: Soft services scheduling, utility monitoring, incident tracking.
• Field Inspection: Real-time site inspections with photo documentation.
• Performance Analytics: Project metrics, maintenance KPIs, cost tracking.
• Emergency Response System: 24/7 alerts, escalation protocols, rapid repair dispatching.

Key Result Areas (KRAs)

• 95%+ on-time project completion.
• Zero safety incidents.
• 95%+ quality compliance.
• Budget variance within ±3%.
• 90%+ stakeholder satisfaction.

Requirements for the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Civil Engineering.
• 5–7 years of experience in retail/commercial construction projects.

• Proven track record in luxury retail brands and high-end outlet fit-outs.

• Project management tools: MS Project, Primavera.

• CAD software and technical drawing interpretation (2D, 3D, GFC layouts).
• BOQ preparation and Capex/Opex estimates.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and finishing techniques.

• Building codes, safety, permits, and regulatory processes.

• Premium finishes (painting, glass, artwork, millwork, HVAC, lighting).

• Luxury brand guidelines and retail experience standards.

• Knowledge of sustainable construction materials and hygiene protocols.

• Financial management and cost control

• Value engineering without compromising brand quality.
• Multi-project execution and parallel coordination.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Workplace Type

In-Office

Employment Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

Mid-Senior-Level

Annual Compensation

INR 800,000 - 1,000,000

Work Experience (years)

5 - 10 years

Skills

Ms Projet

Health Care

Civil

Project

Primavera