10 Aug
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Leading
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Chennai
Hiring: Project Manager – Key Account Lead
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Employment Type: Full -Time
Alternate Titles
- Key Account Project Manager
- Client Delivery Manager
- Account Delivery Lead
About the Company
Our client is a globally established engineering consultancy with 500+ engineers and detailers operating across 5 countries. The organization specializes in BIM -enabled engineering services for buildings and infrastructure projects, delivering Structural and MEP engineering solutions through both Virtual Technical Office and End -to -End project delivery models.
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager – Key Account Lead to manage strategic international clients while driving end -to -end project delivery for engineering and BIM projects.
This role combines:
- Key Account Management
- Project & Delivery Leadership
- Commercial & Revenue Ownership
- Team Management & Client Coordination
The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Structural Steel Detailing / BIM projects along with exposure to international client management.
Key Responsibilities
Client & Key Account Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for international clients across the USA, Europe, Australia, and Gulf regions
- Understand client pipeline, business goals, and project requirements
- Drive account growth through upselling and cross -selling opportunities
- Manage quotations, negotiations, change orders, invoicing, and collections
- Build and maintain long -term client relationships
- Ensure strong quote conversion and customer satisfaction
Project Delivery & Execution
- Lead and manage teams of 30–50 engineers, team leads, and QC members
- Plan and execute multiple concurrent projects efficiently
- Ensure timely delivery of high -quality drawings, BIM models, and documentation
- Manage project schedules, resource allocation, and capacity planning
- Track project progress and optimize delivery performance
Commercial & Financial Management
- Own revenue, utilization, and project margin performance
- Prepare accurate project estimations and effort calculations
- Prevent revenue leakage through proper scope and change management
- Ensure timely billing and payment follow -ups
- Monitor financial performance and submit utilization reports
Technical & Client Coordination
- Conduct project kick -off meetings and client reviews
- Manage RFIs and technical clarifications
- Review and approve key deliverables before client submission
- Ensure smooth communication between internal teams and clients
Team Leadership & Quality Management
- Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering teams and team leaders
- Conduct performance reviews and define KPIs
- Maintain strong QA/QC standards across projects
- Conduct root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
- Drive technical learning sessions and productivity improvements
Technology & Process Improvement
- Drive adoption of Tekla, Revit, and BIM tools
- Improve productivity through automation and parametric workflows
- Identify process improvement opportunities using AI and digital tools
Required Skills & Qualifications
Education
- B.E / B.Tech in Civil or Structural Engineering (Mandatory)
- M.E / M.Tech preferred
- PMP / Tekla / Revit / BIM certifications are an added advantage
Experience
- 10–20 years overall experience
- Robust hands -on experience in Steel Detailing (Tekla) / Structural BIM
- Proven experience in end -to -end Project Management
- Experience managing teams of 15–50 members
- Mandatory experience working with international clients
- Strong exposure to estimation, commercial management, and margin ownership
- Experience in Structural Steel Detailing / BIM / Engineering Services industry preferred
Preferred Skills
- Excellent client communication and stakeholder management
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Expertise in project planning and delivery management
- Ability to handle multiple projects and distributed teams
Additional Details
- Work Type: Full -Time
- Location: Chennai
- Notice Period: 30–60 Days Preferred
Interested candidates can share their updated profile for further discussion.