Summary:

Heads execution of high-rise residential projects. The incumbent sets the execution strategy, standards and governance for the whole portfolio and represents project delivery.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

- Own the master construction schedule for all 15 - 20 projects and commit delivery dates to the Board and to customers under RERA.

- Approve baseline programmes, micro-schedules and recovery plans for each project; track critical paths and slab cycles.

- Run reviews with each Cluster Head and step in personally on projects that are slipping.

- Lead constructability reviews, logistics plans, site set-up and mobilisation for new launches.

- Hold accountability for construction cost across the portfolio against approved budgets; review cost-to-complete, cash flow and variations every month.

- Drive value engineering, wastage control and material reconciliation without diluting the premium specification.

- Set and enforce quality standards for structure, waterproofing, facade, MEP and finishes; institutionalise mock-up flats, inspection test plans and stage-wise checklists.

- Carry ultimate responsibility for site safety across all projects, with a zero-fatality, zero-major-incident standard; enforce high-rise safety systems and BOCW compliance.

- Co-ordinate with design team for drawings are released ahead of site need; standardise details, specifications and method statements across projects.

- Decide methods per project, such as aluminium formwork, precast and post-tensioning; drive BIM, digital monitoring and ERP-based reporting.

- Ensure construction follows sanctioned plans and conditions of BBMP / BDA / BMRDA, Fire, KSPCB, BWSSB, BESCOM and aviation height clearances; meet K-RERA timelines and disclosures.

- Oversee testing, commissioning, Occupancy Certificate, possession to customers and handover to Facility Management; oversee defect rectification during the liability period.

- Lead, mentor and evaluate Cluster Heads, Project Heads and central function heads; own structure, staffing norms, key hiring and succession planning for the execution team.

- Present a consolidated dashboard on time, cost, quality and safety to the MD / CEO and the Board every month; define and audit SOPs for all execution processes.

- Identify portfolio-level risks, such as approvals, contractor failure, labour availability, monsoon impact and input costs, and put mitigation in place.

- Contribute to new project feasibility, launch timelines and annual business plans as a member of the leadership team.

Pre-requisites:

- B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering (essential). M.Tech in Construction Management or Structural Engineering, NICMAR or MBA (preferred).

- 22+ years in building construction, mostly in residential real estate with reputed developers or leading contractors.

- At least 8 years heading multiple large projects at the same time, with Project Heads or Cluster Heads as direct reports.

- Proven record of running 15 or more projects concurrently, or a portfolio of comparable area and value.

- Hands-on delivery of premium or luxury residential towers of [G+20 and above], from excavation to handover.

- Strong knowledge of local contractors, labour, ground conditions, monsoon planning, authority processes, K-RERA and the OC process.

- Deep basements, shoring, raft foundations, aluminium formwork, post-tensioning, facade, MEP, waterproofing and premium finishes.

- Primavera or MS Project, cost-to-complete analysis, construction contracts, claims and dispute handling.

- Working knowledge of BIM, ERP (SAP or equivalent), NBC, IS codes, BOCW Act, RERA and local building bye-laws.

- Portfolio thinking, decisiveness, sound commercial judgement and the ability to hold a senior team accountable.

- Strong negotiation and communication skills with the Board, contractors, consultants and authorities.

- Developer-side experience. Candidates currently in a Cluster Head role with a large portfolio, ready to step up, will also be considered.