Business Title: Chief of Projects

Department: Projects

Location: Bengaluru

Reporting to: Managing Director

At Bren, our vision is to Create Progress-for our people, our customers, and the cities we shape.

With a legacy rooted in trust, innovation, and uncompromising quality, we are redefining how urban India lives and works. We don’t just build structures-we build the future.

As we scale our impact, we are seeking a visionary yet hands-on Chief of Projects to lead the delivery of our ambitious real estate portfolio. This pivotal role demands strategic foresight, operational excellence, and a people-first leadership approach.

Role Summary

Chief of Projects will lead the end-to-end execution of Bren’s developments.

From concept to completion, this role is accountable for every dimension of project delivery, master planning, budgeting, construction management, stakeholder coordination, risk control, compliance, and team development. Beyond driving timelines and budgets, this leader will shape Bren’s execution philosophy, embed quality as a culture, and build scalable systems that deliver excellence across all sites. If you’re driven by impact, thrive on solving complex challenges, and excel at building high-performance teams, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Project Leadership

• Define and drive project execution strategies aligned with business goals, customer expectations, and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle-from land readiness to final handover.
- Establish governance models and review rhythms to monitor cost, time, quality, and risk across the portfolio.
- Collaborate with leadership on capital planning, infrastructure strategy, and long-term execution capabilities.

1. Project & Construction Management

• Lead project planning, master scheduling,



and construction sequencing across multiple concurrent sites.
- Approve execution plans, construction methodologies, procurement strategies, and logistics frameworks. • Ensure solid project controls through real-time dashboards, milestone reviews, and course correction mechanisms.
- Maximize buildability and execution speed through engineering innovation and site discipline.

1. Commercial & Cost Control

• Lead budgeting and cost planning in partnership with Contracts, Finance, and Procurement teams.
- Identify and implement value engineering opportunities across scope, design, and materials.
- Drive adherence to BOQs, billing milestones, and certification protocols.
- Manage claims, variations, and contract-related issues in coordination with legal and commercial teams.

1. Cross-Functional Integration

• Act as the execution anchor for cross functions.
- Provide technical and execution insights during land feasibility assessments with Business Development.
- Ensure statutory compliance, consultant coordination, and construction clearances across all sites.

1. Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Establish and uphold quality standards through audits, process reviews, and continuous improvement.
- Champion Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) across all projects via training, inspections, and safety programs.
- Ensure 100% compliance with statutory, labor, and environmental regulations.




- Embed sustainability into construction methods, material choices, and site operations.

1. Leadership & Capability Development

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a large and diverse team of Project Directors, Engineers, and site teams.
- Define team KPIs, conduct performance reviews, and foster a culture of ownership and continuous improvement.
- Build future leadership pipelines through mentoring, succession planning, and skill development.
- Partner with HR on workforce planning, talent strategy, and contractor engagement across project locations.

Experience & Expertise

- 20+ years of progressive experience in real estate or infrastructure project execution, including 5+ years in a CXO or Business Unit Head role.
- Demonstrated success in leading large-scale, multi-site projects with high complexity and capital intensity.
- Expertise in design coordination, construction, MEP, contracts, procurement, and project controls.
- Strong proficiency in project management software, ERP tools, MIS reporting, and dashboard driven tracking.
- In-depth knowledge of statutory frameworks, labour laws, EHS norms, and regulatory compliance.

Leadership Attributes

- Visionary thinker with sharp executional insight and operational agility.
- Resilient, data-driven, and decisive under pressure.
- Effective communicator with the ability to influence at all levels from boardroom to construction site.
- People-first leader who develops talent, builds trust, and leads by example.

Why choose Bren? At Bren, your work has purpose. You’ll shape skylines, communities, and lives. You’ll lead with autonomy, deliver with excellence and grow alongside a team committed to progress—with integrity. If you're ready to lead from the front and leave a legacy, Bren is the place for you.

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