Assistant Manager – Finishing

Experience: 8–12 Years

Location: Bangalore

Department: Projects / Construction Management

Reporting To: Project Manager / Construction Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Construction / Project Management Consultancy (PMC)

Project Type: High-Rise Residential – MIVAN / Aluminium Formwork

Project Scale: G+20 Floors and Above

IMPORTANT – CANDIDATE PROFILE

This is a dedicated Finishing position.

Candidates must have solid hands-on experience in high-rise residential finishing execution, preferably in MIVAN / Aluminium Formwork projects.

Candidates with primarily Structure / RCC / MIVAN Structure / Shuttering / Reinforcement experience without substantial Finishing experience will NOT be considered.

Role Overview

Creative Square Consultants Pvt. Ltd. is looking for an experienced Assistant Manager – Finishing to independently manage and monitor complete finishing activities for high-rise residential projects.

The candidate should have strong practical knowledge of the complete finishing sequence from post-structure handover through final snagging and project handover, with the ability to manage contractors, manpower, materials, quality, productivity, coordination, and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

1. Complete Finishing Execution

- Take ownership of finishing execution for assigned towers / blocks / floors from structure handover through final handover.

- Plan and execute finishing activities in the correct construction sequence.

- Prepare and monitor daily, weekly, and look-ahead finishing plans.

- Track floor-wise and tower-wise progress against project milestones.

- Ensure finishing works are executed as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and quality standards.

- Ensure continuous availability of work fronts for finishing contractors.

2. Finishing Sequence & Activities

The candidate must have strong hands-on knowledge of the following finishing sequence:

Structure Handover → Blockwork → MEP First Fix Coordination → Plastering → Waterproofing → Screeding → Flooring/Tiling → Putty & Painting → Doors & Windows → Joinery → False Ceiling → MEP Second Fix Coordination → Façade/External Finishes → Snagging → De-snagging → Handover

Key finishing activities include:

- Blockwork / AAC Blockwork

- Internal and external plastering

- Surface preparation and rectification

- Toilet and wet-area waterproofing

- Balcony and terrace waterproofing

- Waterproofing testing and inspection

- Floor screeding

- Flooring and tiling

- Skirting

- Putty and primer

- Internal and external painting

- Texture/coating works

- Doors, frames, shutters and hardware

- Aluminium/uPVC windows

- Joinery works

- False ceiling / gypsum works

- Façade and external finishing works

- Final MEP coordination

- Snagging and de-snagging

- Final cleaning and handover readiness

3. Planning & Progress Monitoring

- Develop floor-wise / tower-wise finishing schedules.

- Monitor planned vs. actual progress of finishing activities.

- Track productivity and work completion against planned targets.

- Coordinate manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and subcontractor requirements.





- Identify bottlenecks and ensure adequate work fronts.

- Coordinate with the Planning team for look-ahead schedules and milestone tracking.

- Prepare recovery plans for delayed finishing activities.

- Ensure finishing activities are completed within the planned project schedule.

4. Contractor & Subcontractor Management

- Manage finishing contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and specialist agencies.

- Allocate work fronts and monitor manpower deployment.

- Monitor contractor productivity, workmanship, and progress.

- Ensure contractors adhere to approved scope, quality, sequence, and timelines.

- Coordinate material requirements with procurement and stores teams.

- Ensure proper material handling, storage, and utilization.

- Resolve contractor-related execution issues promptly.

5. Quality Control

- Ensure finishing works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and quality standards.

- Monitor
- Line and level

- Plumb

- Alignment

- Surface finish

- Tile alignment and joints

- Floor slopes

- Door/window alignment

- Paint finish

- Waterproofing quality

- Façade workmanship

- Coordinate with the QA/QC team for inspections and approvals.

- Ensure timely closure of NCRs, observations, and quality issues.

- Identify recurring defects and implement corrective measures.

6. MEP & Interdisciplinary Coordination

- Coordinate finishing activities with Electrical, Plumbing, Fire Fighting, HVAC, ELV, and other MEP teams.

- Ensure MEP first-fix activities are completed before closing walls, ceilings, and other finishing works.

- Coordinate MEP second-fix activities with flooring, painting, false ceiling, joinery, and final finishing.

- Coordinate with Structural and Architectural teams to resolve interface issues.

- Identify constructability and sequencing issues before they impact project progress.

7. Snagging, De-Snagging & Handover

- Lead floor-wise, apartment-wise, and common-area snagging activities.

- Coordinate with contractors for timely de-snagging.

- Ensure all finishing defects are closed before final inspection.

- Coordinate readiness of
- Apartments

- Corridors

- Lobbies

- Amenities

- Common areas

- External areas

- Support consultant/client inspections.

- Coordinate preparation of finishing-related handover documentation.

- Ensure timely project handover and close-out.

Eligibility Criteria

- B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Civil Engineering – Mandatory.

- 8–12 years of relevant experience, with substantial experience specifically in Finishing Execution.

- Mandatory high-rise residential finishing experience.

- Mandatory MIVAN / Aluminium Formwork project exposure.

- Experience in G+20 floors and above will be preferred.

- Strong hands-on experience in complete finishing execution from structure handover to final handover.





- Strong knowledge of finishing materials, construction methodology, sequencing, and quality standards.

- Experience managing multiple finishing contractors and subcontractors.

- Working knowledge of MS Project / Primavera P6 will be an advantage.

Mandatory Finishing Experience

Candidates should have hands-on experience in multiple finishing activities, preferably covering the complete cycle:

Blockwork → Plastering → Waterproofing → Screeding → Flooring/Tiling → Putty/Painting → Doors & Windows → Joinery → False Ceiling → MEP Coordination → Façade/External Finishes → Snagging → De-snagging → Handover

Candidates NOT suitable for this position:

- Structure Engineers

- RCC Engineers

- MIVAN Structure Engineers

- Shuttering/Formwork Engineers

- Reinforcement Engineers

- Civil Structure-only Engineers

Structure experience alone will not be considered as Finishing experience.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- Strong High-Rise Residential Finishing background.

- Proven experience in MIVAN / Aluminium Formwork residential projects.

- Experience handling multiple towers / high-rise residential buildings.

- Strong understanding of finishing sequence and floor-wise execution planning.

- Solid contractor, subcontractor, and manpower management skills.

- Good understanding of finishing quality and defect prevention.

- Experience in luxury residential projects will be an advantage.

- Ability to independently manage finishing activities and achieve project milestones.

- Strong coordination, communication, planning, and problem-solving skills.

- Familiarity with Bangalore construction practices and standards will be preferred.

Software Skills

Mandatory

- MS Excel

- MS Office

Preferred

- AutoCAD

- MS Project

- Primavera P6

- Project monitoring/reporting tools

Reporting Structure

Reports To: Project Manager / Construction Manager

Coordinates With: QA/QC Team, Planning Team, MEP Team, Procurement Team, Contractors, Consultants, and Client Representatives.

Selection Criteria

Only candidates with proven hands-on High-Rise Residential Finishing experience will be considered.

Candidates must demonstrate practical experience in complete finishing execution, sequencing, contractor management, quality control, MEP coordination, snagging, de-snagging, and project handover.

Candidates with primarily Structure / RCC / MIVAN Structure / Shuttering / Reinforcement experience without strong finishing exposure will not be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

- B.E. / B.Tech / Diploma in Civil Engineering – Mandatory.

- 8–12 years of relevant experience, with substantial experience specifically in Finishing Execution.

- Mandatory high-rise residential finishing experience.

- Mandatory MIVAN / Aluminium Formwork project exposure.

- Experience in G+20 floors and above will be preferred.

- Strong hands-on experience in complete finishing execution from structure handover to final handover.

- Strong knowledge of finishing materials, construction methodology, sequencing, and quality standards.

- Experience managing multiple finishing contractors and subcontractors.

- Working knowledge of MS Project / Primavera P6 will be an advantage.

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