Job Title: VP - Projects

Location: Mangalore, India

Experience: 15+ years

Department: Projects

Reports To: CEO

Who we are

Building workspaces you love, in places you love !

wrkwrk is a fast-growing premium co-working and managed office provider for emerging hubs that has started it first facilities in Mangaluru - The Silicon beach of India. At wrkwrk, we aren’t building just workspaces. We are creating a magical experience within spaces that inspire our clients to succeed in what they do best.

From startups to multinationals, we offer a blend of world-class amenities, scalable offerings and supportive environments to work, collaborate, and resonate towards collective wins.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an experienced and highly driven Vice President – Projects / Project Head to lead wrkwrk's complete project development and execution function.

The ideal profile is a 60:40 blend of commercial fit-outs and construction expertise — with strong experience in commercial office/workspace fit-outs, along with an excellent understanding of design, interiors, finishes, BOQs and execution, and the ability to work closely with architects, designers, MEP consultants and contractors. The remaining 40% should come from solid civil and construction experience, including exposure to ground-up commercial/office projects and a good understanding of construction, structural elements, base-build, MEP, planning, costs and timelines.

What you’ll be doing

Project Leadership & Execution

- Own the overall Projects and Development strategy for wrkwrk's existing and future locations.
- Partner with Leadership, Real Estate, Sales, Design and Operations teams to translate business expansion plans into executable project strategies.
- Evaluate project feasibility, development timelines, capital requirements and execution risks for new locations.
- Lead the complete lifecycle of commercial office, coworking and managed workspace projects—from the base build - site assessment and feasibility to design, execution, commissioning and handover.
- Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, timelines, quality standards and budgets.




- Establish strong governance mechanisms for project reviews, milestone tracking and escalation management.
- Identify risks early and implement mitigation plans to avoid delays, cost overruns and quality issues.
- Ensure seamless handover of completed projects to Operations with complete technical and asset documentation.

Design Coordination

- Work closely with architects, consultants, MEP teams, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure execution is strictly aligned with approved designs and technical specifications.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of workplace design, commercial interiors, technical drawings, BOQs, and material specifications.
- Resolve on-site design challenges while maintaining design intent and operational efficiency.

Vendor & Contractor Management

- Build and manage relationships with General Contractors (GCs), architects, consultants, and vendors.
- Evaluate vendor quotations and negotiate commercial terms.
- Maintain an approved vendor database with alternate vendors across all service categories.
- Monitor vendor performance through defined SLAs and quality metrics.
- Own project budgets, Capex planning and financial control across the project portfolio.
- Develop robust budgeting, estimation and cost-monitoring processes.
- Drive cost optimisation and value engineering without compromising quality, functionality or brand standards.
- Review and approve major commercial proposals, quotations, variations and change orders.
- Negotiate effectively with contractors, consultants and strategic vendors.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure projects meet all statutory, safety, and quality requirements.

- Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits.
- Minimise rework through robust quality control measures.




- Ensure all project documentation, approvals, insurance records, warranties, and compliance documents are maintained accurately.

Process & Documentation

- Establish and continuously improve project processes, SOPs, templates, and documentation standards.
- Maintain accurate project records, asset registers, contracts, warranties, insurance documentation, and handover documents.
- Provide weekly project updates to leadership.

What you need to bring to the table

- Bachelor’s degree in Civil engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 15+ years of experience managing commercial interior fit-out or workplace projects.
- Experience with organisations such as CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, JLL, Knight Frank, Colliers, Savills, reputed PMC firms, or leading construction/interior companies is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of commercial office interiors, workplace design, MEP coordination, and construction methodologies.
- Excellent knowledge of project planning, budgeting, contracts, procurement, documentation, and compliance with experience in Project Mgmt tools
- Strong industry network with General Contractors, architects, consultants, vendors, and suppliers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - to 100% proficient in English, proficiency in local languages - Kannada, Tulu are a big plus
- Experience in coworking, real estate, facilities management, construction, or infrastructure projects will be preferred.

Why you’ll love working with us

- You’ll will be working in land of sun, surf & fun! - A beautiful coast with a super high air quality & happiness index!
- You’ll be working for a young company that’s redefining the future of work spaces.
- You’ll have the freedom to experiment, innovate, and leave a lasting impact.
- You’ll work with passionate people who have a outstanding track record, and believe in a no-fluff & zero-politics environment.
- Most importantly, you’ll own this role, shaping not just our brand, but the future of our entire region - Silicon Beach of India!

📌 VP-Projects (Mangalore)
🏢 wrkwrk
📍 Mangalore