Project Director

Qualification :

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management (Master's preferred)
• Certifications (advantageous): PMP, PgMP, RICS, LEED, or equivalent

Experience:

• 15–25 years of experience in construction project management of residential, commercial, institutional projects
• Proven track record of handling large-scale, multi-disciplinary projects from conception to completion.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Project Management (Planning, Scheduling, Cost Control, Risk Management)
• Contract Management & Tendering
• Construction Supervision & Site Coordination
• Quality and Safety Management
• Leadership and Team Management
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office

Job Description:

Project Planning and Initiation

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in consultation with stakeholders.
• Prepare project execution strategy, master schedule, and milestone charts using MS Project .
• Review design and tender documents to ensure constructability, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
• Maintenance of existing buildings
• Co-ordinate with Finance team as and when required.

Budgeting and Cost Control

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, estimates, and cost plans.
• Conduct techno-commercial evaluation of bids and assist in contractor/vendor selection.
• Track project financial performance, manage variations, and ensure cost optimization.

Construction Management

• Supervise on-site execution through coordination with contractors, consultants, and site engineers.
• Ensure timely mobilization of manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Monitor progress through site inspections, daily reports, and review meetings.
• Implement effective change management and issue resolution processes.

Quality Assurance and Safety

• Enforce adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards (IS codes, NBC, etc.).
• Ensure strict compliance with Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) norms.
• Conduct regular quality and safety audits.

Contract and Documentation Management

• Administer contracts, manage claims, and maintain correspondence with contractors and consultants.
• Ensure all statutory approvals and permits are obtained before and during execution.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation, drawings, and records.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with clients, architects, consultants, and government authorities for approvals and inspections.
• Conduct regular progress review meetings with management and stakeholders.
• Ensure effective communication among design, execution, procurement, and finance teams.

Project Handover and Closure

• Oversee testing, commissioning, snag rectification, and as-built documentation.
• Prepare project completion reports and handover documentation.
• Evaluate contractor performance and lessons learned for future projects.

Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) is a Public Charitable Trust registered under the Society's Registration Act and Bombay Public Trust Act. From its humble beginnings in 1934, when it took over the Rashtriya Shala, a school established in 1921 in the wake of the National Movement, SVKM today has grown into a big educational establishment imparting high-level education to more than 61,000 students spread over 13 cities whilst employing over 3,500 employees.

After beginning its journey in 1934, SVKM has blossomed into an educational colossus that has attained national recognition in multiple streams of higher education. With a strong guiding philosophy of providing education to all levels of the student community along with creating a feeling of bonding and commitment amongst academic and non-academic employees, SVKM has mastered the art of being able to transform itself into a close knit family and at the same time help its students to attain all-round development, be employable and achieve success in both personal and professional spheres of life. SVKM today is proud of some of the finest educational institutes in the country like NMIMS deemed to be University, Mithibai College (Autonomous), N.M. College of Commerce and Economics (Autonomous), D.J. Sanghvi College of Engineering (Autonomous), Bhagubhai Mafatlal Polytechnic, SVKM Internal School, C.N.M. School & N.D. Parekh Pe-Primary School – to name a few. It has also in its family, schools from Pre-primary to Nursery to Secondary, Jr. College providing ICSE, IB, IGCSE and CBSE curriculum. With a strong vision and passion for being the pioneers of the modern education system, all SVKM institutes are state of the art, with ever expanding facilities and infrastructure.