Assistant General Manager

Job Summary

The Associate General Manager - Civil (Projects) will be responsible for end-to-end management of premium civil construction projects, overseeing the full project lifecycle from design review through execution and final handover. The role demands strong leadership, multi-disciplinary coordination, and rigorous control over cost, quality, safety, and timelines while ensuring full statutory and regulatory compliance.

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Review concept and detailed designs, providing construction-driven technical inputs.
• Coordinate and integrate architectural, interior, structural, and MEP deliverables.
• Lead weekly cross-functional coordination meetings involving architecture, MEP, planning, and estimation teams.
• Act as the key interface between site teams and Head Office (HO), managing all technical and operational correspondence.

Execution & Monitoring

• Oversee on-site project execution, including regular site visits and progress reviews.
• Monitor construction progress against approved schedules and milestones.
• Prepare and review MIS reports, billing certifications, and periodic progress updates for HO and senior management.
• Ensure adherence to approved budgets, timelines, quality benchmarks, and safety norms.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Implement and enforce quality control SOPs across all project sites.
• Ensure robust safety systems, including regular safety training and audits.
• Oversee statutory approvals and compliance with all local regulations.
• Escalate critical construction and compliance issues to the Project Director when required.

Value Engineering & Cost Control

• Drive value engineering initiatives to optimize cost without compromising quality or functionality.
• Collaborate with site and HO teams to improve construction efficiency and cost control.
• Review BOQs, variations, and change orders to ensure commercial prudence.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead, coach, and mentor project managers, engineers, and site teams.
• Build high-performing teams through skill development and performance guidance.
• Ensure smooth project close-out and structured handover to facility management or clients.

Key Interactions

01. Architecture, MEP, Planning & Estimation Teams.

02. Head Office (HO) & Senior Management.

03. Project Director.

04. Site Teams, Project Managers & Engineers.

05. External Consultants & Contractors.

06. Facility Management Teams / Clients (for project handover).

Required Knowledge

01. Construction methodologies and value engineering.

02. Statutory compliance and local construction regulations.

03. Project cost, quality, timeline, and safety management systems.

Required Skills

01. Strong leadership, decision-making, and mentoring capabilities.

02. Assertive, detail-oriented, and effective under high-pressure environments.

03. Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.

04. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

05. Proven ability to coordinate across multiple departments and external consultants.

Additional Requirements

01. Proven exposure to premium 5-star hotel projects.

02. Demonstrated experience managing complete project lifecycles - from excavation to final handover.