Facility Manager - Project & Operations

Job Description

Role Purpose

To support DriveX's business expansion and facility operations by managing property identification and negotiations, lease coordination, interior fit-outs and project execution, followed by end-to-end facility operations across assigned locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Real Estate & Expansion
• Scout and identify suitable properties for new facilities.
• Conduct market surveys and rental bench marking.
• Support commercial negotiations with property owners.
• Coordinate lease/MOU execution and property documentation.
• Coordinate with internal Legal, Finance and Business teams for property closure.
• Projects & Interior Execution
• Prepare BOQs, budgets and project execution plans.
• Coordinate contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Supervise site execution and ensure quality and timelines.
• Manage interior fit-outs, facility setup and handover.
• Conduct snag identification and ensure timely closure.
• Facility Operations
• Manage day-to-day facility operations after project handover.
• Handle maintenance, repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
• Manage vendors and service partners.
• Ensure statutory, safety and facility-related compliance.
• Manage assigned Bangalore Corporate Offices & Hosur , COCOs and DTC facilities.
• Budget & Cost Management
• Prepare and monitor project and facility budgets.
• Control project and operational costs.
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors.
• Verify and coordinate invoice processing and payments.
• Reporting & Tracking
• Maintain weekly project and expansion trackers.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets and milestones.
• Maintain cost and facility operation trackers.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, risks and escalations.
  
  

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: 10–12 years in Facility Management, Real Estate Projects, Interior Fit-outs, Commercial Property or a similar role.
• Strong experience in project execution as well as facility operations.
• Experience in property scouting, commercial negotiations and lease coordination
• Hands-on experience in BOQ preparation, vendor management, site supervision and project execution.
• Good understanding of commercial real estate and facility maintenance.
• Strong negotiation, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel across Bangalore, Hosur and other South India locations as required.
• Strong ownership, problem-solving and execution-oriented approach.
• Experience in preparing floor plans etc in CAD
  
  

Key Competencies

Real Estate | Project Management | Facility Operations | Vendor Management | Cost Control | Negotiation | Stakeholder Management | Execution & Problem Solving