General Manager Project

Role & responsibilities:

• Develop project plans, timelines, schedules, and resource allocation for construction and maintenance projects.
• Define project scope, milestones, and execution plans with leadership and designers.
• Select, negotiate, and manage contractors, architects, PMCs, and other vendors.
• Monitor vendor performance, coordination, and compliance throughout the project.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cash flow.
• Control project costs while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Oversee on-site construction and maintenance activities as per approved drawings and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) standards and site safety norms.
• Plan and supervise maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of completed facilities.
• Ensure proper project handover with complete documentation, warranties, and AMCs.
• Maintain compliance with building codes, statutory regulations, and internal policies.
• Keep audit-ready records of contracts, bills, measurements, approvals, and project documents.
• Submit regular progress, risk, and financial reports to the Executive Team.
• Coordinate with HR, Admin, Finance, Facility Management, and PR/Fundraising teams for smooth project execution.

Preferred candidate profile:

• • B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory); Masters in Construction Management / Project Management is a plus.
• • 12-18+ years in construction project management, with at least 5-7 years in a senior role (GM / DGM / Head of Projects).
• • Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects (temple/spiritual complexes, hospitality, residential, or large institutional buildings) preferred.
• • Proven track record in: o End-to-end project delivery (planning to handover).
• Vendor/contractor management and negotiation.
• Budgeting, cost control, and value engineering
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, contracts, BOQ, and cost estimation.
• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera and AutoCAD/reading drawings. • Excellent coordination, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• High safety and quality orientation; decisive in problem-solving.
• Integrity and transparency in vendor and financial dealings.
• Proficiency in Hindi and English; local language knowledge is a plus.
• Comfortable working on-site in a semi-urban, pilgrimage environment (Madhuban/Shikharji).