Project Manager

Department: Projects

Designation: Manager - Projects

Reporting To: Regional Lead - Projects

Location: Bengaluru

Role Summary:

The Senior Manager/Manager - Projects will take complete ownership of project delivery across the assigned region within Simpliwork's managed workspace portfolio. This leadership role requires strong technical expertise, multi-stakeholder coordination, strategic planning, and the ability to manage multiple high-volume fit-out projects simultaneously.

The role ensures seamless delivery from due diligence to handover, maintaining brand standards, operational readiness, and client experience excellence. Strong knowledge of C&I / MEP, commercial fit-outs, compliance, and vendor governance is essential.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Regional Project Ownership & Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery for all regional projects ensuring timelines, cost control, and quality benchmarks.

• Act as the regional escalation point for design conflicts, vendor issues, risk mitigation, and decision-making.

• Ensure adherence to Simpliwork's brand standards, specifications, and project delivery frameworks.

• Mentor and guide Assistant Managers, Site Managers, and project teams for consistent performance.

2. Pre-Construction & Technical Due Diligence

• Conduct comprehensive technical due diligence of buildings and floors assessing services, risks, infra gaps, and suitability for proposed layouts.

• Support Leasing & BD teams during client pitches by validating feasibility, providing technical inputs, and risk assessments.

• Present due diligence findings to management with clear recommendations and mitigation plans.

• Review landlord-provided infrastructure for HVAC, electrical, fire systems, plumbing, IT/ELV, etc.

3. Design Coordination & Strategic Planning

• Review, validate, and approve all project drawings, BOQs, specifications with full ownership.

• Drive design freeze by coordinating with internal design, consultants, architects, and stakeholders.

• Review and finalize project milestones, procurement plans, phasing strategies, and execution methodologies.

• Ensure designs comply with statutory norms and Simpliwork's operational requirements.

4. Procurement, Commercial Governance & Vendor Management

• Support procurement with technical inputs, material validations, and vendor onboarding.

• Align procurement timelines with construction schedules, ensuring zero delays.

• Review SOWs, SLAs, deliverables, and commercial structures to ensure vendor accountability.

• Monitor vendor performance and identify gaps early for corrective actions.

5. Project Execution & Monitoring

• Oversee daily execution through regional teams, ensuring quality, safety, and sequencing efficiency.

• Resolve on-ground challenges with quick, logical decision-making and escalation management.

• Implement value engineering solutions without compromising quality or timelines.

• Maintain strict QC/QA controls; ensure approved makes/models are used without deviation.

6. Client, Consultant & Internal Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary senior interface for clients during execution and handover.

• Conduct weekly/monthly reviews with clients, consultants, and internal leadership.

• Ensure clear communication on risks, progress, dependencies, and actionable updates.

• Manage walkthroughs, variations, and align solutions to client needs while protecting commercial interests.

7. Compliance, Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure all statutory approvals - fire, electrical, occupancy readiness—are planned and closed on time.

• Maintain robust documentation including MOMs, trackers, approvals, deviation logs, commissioning reports, and DLP records.

• Present region-wise dashboards, progress reports, and risk registers to Regional Lead/VP.

8. Handover & Transition to Operations

• Ensure all projects are delivered defect-free, fully commissioned, compliance-ready, and operational.

• Oversee final QA/QC checks, testing & commissioning, as-built documentation, and DLP setup.

• Ensure a structured transition to Operations with complete readiness of all services.

Skill Set Required

• Strong knowledge of commercial workspace projects with deep understanding of managed office operations.

• Proven leadership experience in managing large teams and multi-city project portfolios.

• Strong MEP, technical audit, and design interpretation capabilities.

• Excellent client-handling, negotiation, and communication skills.

• Strong analytical, planning, research, and documentation capabilities.

• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and construction/project management software.

Experience (Years) required:

• Minimum 8+ years of project management experience in workspace/commercial interior fit-out industry.

• Experience with managed office operators, commercial developers, IPCs, or reputed D&B firms preferred.

Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; MEP specialization preferred.