Senior Manager/Manager - Construction Management

Roles and Responsibilities

Project Planning and Implementation

• Implement Aparna standards of excellence in all assigned projects; Drive continuous improvement, value engineering and innovation across all projects
• Survey the environment for latest developments and best practices in construction equipment, techniques & tools; Evaluate the feasibility of implementing the same in Aparna
• Constantly share learning and experiences from projects within the Department

 Operations

• Study of drawings and verification with approved drawings. Work closely with the consultants and architects to ensure timely receipt of drawings (and BOQs); Highlight concerns / issues and provide inputs on the feasibility / practicality of construction.
• Develop a project plan with timelines, resources and critical milestones; Obtain a sign-off on the plan from the senior management and circulate the same to all concerned departments
• Ensure construction activities are as per approved work policy.
• Undertake cost control measures and ensure labour planning is within budgets.
• Assist in conducting periodic audits to drive compliance with ISO requirements. Adhere to quality & safety standards (statutory and organizational); Ensure timely documentation and maintenance of records
• Oversee housekeeping at project sites
• Co-ordinate with PMC and mock-up for works.
• Adhere to project targets with respect to timelines, cost and quality. Continuously monitor and report the project status with senior management.
• Attend all project review meetings with the project team, consultants and contractors; Ensure timely highlighting and resolution of design inadequacies, non-compliance to material indents and all other issues
• Certification of bills and checking with standard quantity; Follow up with finance to ensure timely payment for timely payment of bills to contractors, vendors etc.
• Work closely and coordinate with various departments (Marketing, Finance, Legal, Liaison) including PMC/ Consultants and sub-functions within Execution to ensure smooth business operations.
• Interact with Legal and Liaisoning Department for statutory approvals and any site-related issues; Consult with HR on issues related to statutory compliances with respect to the contractor
• Maintain periodic MIS on the progress of the project
• Ensure post project reviews are in place and include lessons learnt exercises which identify both positive and negative outcomes to be actioned.

Financial

• Drive cost savings through process standardization, value engineering and effective project management
• Liaise closely with Business Services teams to ensure accurate & robust budget monitoring against project plans
• Track and monitor benefits realisation against planned targets

 Customer Relationship

• Ensure high quality standards for ensuring customer satisfaction
• Ensure customer modifications / query resolutions are handled within the pre-agreed timelines. Achieve customer satisfaction and handle the customer related issues promptly

 People

• Coach, mentor and develop direct reports and manage a high performing team that delivers continuous improvement, adds value and reduces cost.
• Cascade department objectives to the rest of the team and monitor ongoing progress and performance in a timely manner

Processes

• Encourage knowledge transfer and lessons learnt during project execution to drive best practice and bring in change initiatives at Aparna
• Bring in industry best practices and associated process improvements to project related work and focus on continuous improvement

Required Candidate profile

• B. Tech/ BE (Civil) with 12-18 years of experience in construction of High Rise residential buildings and High End villas in Real Estate Industry
• Must have experience in Structure & Finishing Works
• Must have experience in Mivan Shuttering Works