Job Opportunity: Chief Operating Officer - In-House Construction

Location: Bangalore, India

Industry: Real Estate & Construction

Seniority Level: Executive Leadership (CXO)

Position Type: Full-time

Role Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) - In-House Construction to lead and scale our captive structural General Contracting (GC) wing. This executive role will own end-to-end structural execution - from foundation to top of structure - across a massive, multi-sector real estate portfolio (Residential, Commercial, Retail, and Hospitality). Operating as an internally competitive, benchmarked business unit, the COO will drive execution excellence, ensuring structural delivery matches or surpasses leading external Tier-1 contractors in cost, schedule, quality, and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Operating Model:

- Lead the internal construction wing as a captive GC; define operating strategy, capacity planning, and portfolio execution strategy.

- Run the unit on a competitive model, continuously benchmarking performance against external Tier-1 contractors.

- Own the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) covering volume (msf delivery), budgets, technology investments, and workforce planning.

Project Execution & Delivery:

- Hold single-point accountability for structural execution across all live and upcoming projects pan-India.

- Drive disciplined planning (master schedules, look-ahead plans, S-curve monitoring) and structured risk mitigation to guarantee on-time, on-budget delivery.

- Standardize construction playbooks (formwork cycles, RCC, blockwork, and structural hand-off) across all project sites.

Commercial, Procurement & Cost Management:

- Oversee internal pricing, package bidding, and budget variances to ensure cost competitiveness.

- Lead the dedicated Procurement & Contracts strategy for structural materials (steel, cement, formwork systems) and specialized sub-contractors.

- Manage the in-house Quantity Surveying (QS), measurement, internal billing, and sub-contractor final account closures.

Technology, Quality & Safety:

- Champion modern construction technologies (MIVAN/Aluminium formwork, precast/prefab, mechanized RCC) to compress cycle times.

- Embed digital project controls (BIM, ERP progress tracking, IoT/drone site surveillance).

- Ensure strict adherence to corporate Quality (QA) and Safety (EHS) standards, maintaining a zero-harm execution environment and high structural hand-off quality.

Team Leadership & Governance:

- Lead and build a high-performing multi-tier organization across Project Management, Planning, Procurement, QS, and Site Operations.

- Foster an execution-first, high-accountability culture with strong talent development and succession planning.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications:

Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Essential). M.E. / M.Tech in Construction Management/Structural Engineering or an MBA from a top-tier institute is preferred.

Experience:

- 25+ years of progressive experience in large-scale structural/civil construction.

- 8 - 10+ years in a senior executive role (CXO / President / Business Head) owning scale execution.

- Proven track record of delivering 10+ million sq. ft. of annual structural execution across high-rise residential, commercial office spaces, retail, and hospitality.

- Hands-on experience with modern formwork systems (MIVAN/Aluminium), digital project controls, and scaling captive/in-house GC models.

Core Competencies: Strong commercial acumen, execution rigor, stakeholder influence, technology adoption mindset, and an uncompromising commitment to site safety and quality standards.

What We Offer:

- A high-impact executive role shaping the construction engine of a leading real estate brand.

- Strategic visibility and direct ownership of large-scale, landmark real estate developments across South India and beyond.