Project Strategy & Operations-Lead

Job Description for Lead Projects - Strategy & Operations

Position Summary

The Vice President - Projects & Development will be responsible for end-to-end planning, design coordination, project execution, cost control, consultant management, regulatory approvals, construction management, quality assurance, safety compliance, and project handover for large-scale real estate and infrastructure developments. The role requires strategic leadership in delivering projects within budget, timelines, and quality standards while maximizing stakeholder value.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development & Planning

• Lead project planning from concept to commissioning.
• Develop project execution strategies, schedules, and resource plans.
• Establish project monitoring systems and reporting mechanisms.
• Drive implementation of project management tools such as Primavera and ERP-integrated systems.

Design & Consultant Management

• Appoint and coordinate architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, and specialist advisors.
• Review and optimize design solutions for functionality, cost efficiency, and constructability.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project execution.

Regulatory & Statutory Approvals

• Liaise with development authorities, municipal bodies, and statutory agencies.
• Oversee approvals related to planning, building permits, infrastructure, and occupancy certifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and development guidelines.

Construction Management

• Direct all construction activities from mobilization through completion.
• Select and implement appropriate construction methodologies.
• Monitor contractor performance, productivity, safety, and quality standards.
• Drive adoption of modern construction technologies including aluminum formwork, precast systems, and advanced project controls.

Cost & Commercial Management

• Prepare and control project budgets.
• Establish quantity freezing, estimation, and cost-control systems.
• Monitor project cash flows and financial performance.
• Evaluate vendor and contractor bids and negotiate commercial terms.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Develop procurement strategies for projects.
• Finalize vendors, contractors, and service providers.
• Manage procurement schedules to align with project timelines.
• Foster long-term strategic partnerships with vendors and consultants.

Quality, Safety & Risk Management

• Establish and implement QA/QC systems.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards across projects.
• Conduct technical due diligence and risk assessments.
• Maintain compliance with company and statutory quality and safety requirements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams across engineering, planning, contracts, procurement, and construction.
• Mentor project managers, engineers, supervisors, and site teams.
• Build high-performance project organizations focused on delivery excellence.
• Drive capability development and training initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• MBA in Marketing and Systems or equivalent management qualification.
• Advanced executive education in Project Management, General Management, Operations, and Finance preferred.

Experience

• 18+ years of experience in real estate, construction, infrastructure, industrial, and commercial project development.
• Proven leadership of multi-million square feet residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use developments.
• Experience managing large-scale organizations and project portfolios.
• Exposure to international construction projects and multinational stakeholders is preferred.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Project Leadership
• Real Estate Development
• Construction & Engineering Management
• Project Controls & Primavera Planning
• Cost Management & Budgeting
• Design Coordination
• Vendor & Contract Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Quality Assurance & Safety Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership & Talent Development
• ERP & Digital Project Systems Implementation

Key Success Metrics

• On-time project delivery.
• Budget adherence and cost optimization.
• Quality and safety performance.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Customer and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Successful project handover and commercialization.