Project Manager

IMMEDIATE JOINERS PREFERRED/WITH IN 15 DAYS

Job Description: Project Manager — Commercial Interior Fit-Out (Design & Build)

Location: Kolkata

Department: Projects (Design & Build – Commercial Interiors)

Reports to: Head – Projects / Operations Manager

Role Type: Full-time

Experience: 4–8 years in MEP-heavy commercial interior fit-outs (corporate offices/retail/hospitality)

Role Purpose

Own end-to-end delivery of commercial interior fit-out projects—from design coordination and procurement to site execution, quality, safety, and handover—ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to specification. (Assistant Project Manager may be considered for candidates at the lower end of the experience range.)

Key Responsibilities

1) Project Planning & Execution

• Translate contract, BOQ and GFC drawings into detailed work plans, sequences, and look-ahead schedules (MS Project/Primavera).
• Plan resources (labour, materials, tools, machinery) and mobilize site infrastructure.
• Drive day-to-day site execution for civil, finishes and MEP (HVAC, Electrical/ELV, Plumbing, Fire-fighting) with clear quality checkpoints.
• Prepare and track DPRs, weekly progress, hindrance registers, RFIs, RFAs and change requests.
• Manage snag lists, testing & commissioning, as-built drawings, O&M manuals and final handover.

2) Stakeholder & Design Coordination

• Act as single point of contact for client, PMCs, architects, interior designers, MEP consultants and landlords.
• Lead site/coordination meetings; record MoMs and close actions.
• Resolve clashes across architectural, structural and services drawings; drive timely approvals.

3) Budget, Cost & Contracts

• Prepare baseline budgets and cashflows; monitor committed vs. actuals.
• Float RFQs, perform techno-commercial comparisons, recommend vendors/subcontractors, and raise POs/WO.
• Certify subcontractor RA bills and client bills; control variations, claims and change orders.

4) Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Implement QA/QC plans, ITPs, inspection checklists and material approvals (MIR/WIR).
• Ensure compliance with HSE norms, NBC/IS codes, local building by-laws and fire/NOC requirements.
• Conduct regular site audits, toolbox talks and corrective actions.

5) Team & Vendor Management

• Lead site engineers, supervisors and foremen; set targets and review productivity.
• Manage multiple vendors and specialist trades; ensure on-time deliveries and workmanship quality.
• Mentor junior engineers/APMs; foster a culture of ownership and safety.

6) Reporting & Governance

• Maintain project dashboards: schedule, cost, risks, procurement, quality, safety.
• Escalate critical risks with mitigation plans; ensure contractual and statutory documentation is complete.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor's/Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (preferred) or Civil with strong MEP exposure.
• 4–8 years of site-led project management experience in commercial interior fit-outs.
• Demonstrated delivery of at least 2–3 end-to-end office/retail fit-out projects (25,000–100,000+ sq ft preferred).
• Strong grasp of MEP systems, finishes, materials, construction methods and sequencing.

Preferred/Good-to-Have

• Certifications: PMP/PRINCE2, IOSH/NEBOSH, Lean/Six Sigma (green belt) – desirable.
• Familiarity with landlord guidelines (SEZ/IT parks), green building requirements and T&C protocols.
• Experience working with PMC/Consultants and international brands/specs.

Technical Skills

• Planning & Controls: MS Project (or Primavera), Excel (costing, S-curve, cashflow), PowerPoint.
• Drawings & Coordination: AutoCAD (reading/mark-ups), Navis/Clash awareness, shop-drawings.
• Quantity & Commercials: BOQ take-offs, rate analysis, RA billing, variation/change control.
• Standards: NBC, IS codes, electrical safety, fire standards; method statements/ITPs.

Behavioral Competencies

• Ownership and bias for action; strong problem-solving and decision-making.
• Stakeholder management, negotiation and written/oral communication.
• Planning discipline, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple sites.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Schedule adherence (baseline vs. actual) and milestone achievement.
• Cost performance (within approved budget/variation control).
• NCRs/defects per 10,000 sq ft and closure TAT; T&C first-pass yield.
• Safety performance (LTI/near-miss reporting and closure).
• Client satisfaction/NPS and on-time, complete handover.

Work Conditions

• Site-based role with travel across NCR/Kolkata as projects demand; extended hours/weekends may be required during peak phases.

Compensation & Joining

• Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience. Immediate/short-notice joiners preferred.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹60, ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person