Role Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, executing, monitoring, and successfully delivering projects within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The role involves managing cross-functional teams, stakeholders, vendors, consultants, and contractors to ensure seamless project execution while mitigating risks and achieving business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Execution:

- Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and resource requirements.

- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.

- Ensure projects are executed according to approved timelines and budgets.

- Drive project progress and proactively address bottlenecks.

2. Stakeholder Management:

- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, leadership teams, consultants, and external vendors.

- Conduct regular project reviews and status meetings.

- Provide timely updates on project progress, risks, and mitigation plans.

- Ensure alignment between business requirements and project execution.

3. Budget & Cost Management:

- Monitor project expenditures and cash flow.

- Control project costs and identify opportunities for optimization.

- Track Capex and ensure financial compliance.

4. Vendor & Contractor Management:

- Manage consultant, vendor, and contractor performance.

- Review quotations, work orders, contracts, and commercial proposals.

- Ensure timely procurement of materials and services.

- Monitor vendor deliverables and adherence to commitments.

5. Risk Management:

- Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.

- Escalate critical issues impacting timelines, budget, or quality.

- Implement corrective actions to minimize project delays.

6. Quality & Compliance:

- Ensure compliance with company standards, statutory requirements, and safety regulations.

- Conduct site inspections and quality audits.

- Monitor adherence to approved drawings, specifications, and SOPs.

7. Reporting & Documentation:

- Maintain project documentation, trackers, and dashboards.

- Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.

- Manage project handover and documentation.

- Complete project billing, measurement validation, and invoice checks and submission.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Project Planning & Scheduling

- Vendor Management

- Budget & Cost Control

- Risk Management

- Stakeholder Management

- Communication & Negotiation

- Problem Solving

- MS Project, SAP, Excel, AutoCAD, PPT

Educational Qualification:

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related field.

Experience:

- 10 - 12+ years of experience in project management, retail fit-out, infrastructure, hospitality, airport, or F&B projects.

- Experience in handling multiple projects simultaneously.

- Knowledge of project lifecycle management, procurement processes, and contractor coordination.