Senior Project Manager (Interior- Fit Out)

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Take overall responsibility for execution of large-scale interior fit-out / turnkey projects from mobilization to completion and handover.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, milestones and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules and take corrective action for delays.
• Identify project risks, constraints and critical activities and implement mitigation measures.
• Ensure timely completion of projects as per contractual commitments.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and monitor overall project performance.

Team Leadership

• Lead and manage Project Managers, Project Engineers, Site Engineers, Supervisors, QS/Billing, QA/QC and Safety teams.
• Plan manpower and resources across project activities.
• Monitor team performance and ensure accountability for deliverables.
• Mentor and guide junior project management and site teams.
• Coordinate effectively between Projects, Design, Procurement, QS, Accounts and Management.

Client, PMC & Consultant Management

• Act as the senior point of contact for clients, consultants, architects and PMCs.
• Lead client and consultant meetings and present project progress.
• Manage shop drawing approvals, material approvals, mock-ups, RFIs, inspections and technical clarifications.
• Resolve project escalations and ensure timely closure of client/consultant observations.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with key stakeholders.

Commercial & Cost Management

• Take responsibility for project commercial performance and cost control.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, variations and potential cost overruns.
• Coordinate with QS/Billing teams for measurements, RA bills, variations and final billing.
• Review additional works and variation claims.
• Coordinate with management on commercial negotiations and project profitability.
• Identify opportunities to minimize wastage, rework and unnecessary project costs.

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely availability of project materials.
• Review procurement schedules and identify long-lead and critical materials.
• Monitor vendor and subcontractor performance.
• Ensure timely mobilization of subcontractors and resources.
• Support negotiations with key vendors/subcontractors where required.

Quality Management

• Ensure all works are executed as per approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections and quality documentation.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure timely closure of defects and snags.
• Ensure proper coordination between civil, interior, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire-fighting and other services.
• Minimize rework through effective planning and coordination.

Safety & HSE

• Ensure strict implementation of project HSE requirements.
• Monitor compliance with safety procedures by employees, subcontractors and vendors.
• Ensure proper PPE, work-at-height safety, scaffolding safety and housekeeping.
• Coordinate with the Safety Officer and Project Head regarding safety observations and incidents.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.

Project Documentation & Reporting

• Review and maintain project schedules, DPRs, MOMs, trackers and reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of drawings, approvals, RFIs, material submissions and project correspondence.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project performance reports for management.
• Track project KPIs including progress, cost, quality, safety, manpower, procurement and billing.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• PMP / equivalent project management certification will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 914 years of relevant experience in project management and execution.
• Strong experience in commercial interior fit-outs, hospitality, healthcare, residential, corporate or turnkey projects.
• Should have experience independently managing large projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in managing projects from pre-construction / mobilization through handover will be preferred.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate should be a strong project leader with hands-on execution experience, capable of independently managing clients, consultants, project teams, subcontractors, procurement, commercial requirements, timelines, quality and safety.

The candidate should have strong ownership, decision-making and problem-solving abilities and be comfortable managing multiple stakeholders on fast-paced interior projects.