Position summary

Looking to hire a Construction Project Manager on a 6–12 month contract to lead a construction project from design coordination through handover. The right person should have experience in civil engineering projects, manage schedule, budget, contractors and quality on site, and be hands-on with architectural and interior design software.

Key responsibilities

Planning and control

- Build and maintain the master construction schedule, milestones and work sequence.
- Prepare and track the project budget, cost estimates and cash-flow forecasts.
- Review BOQs, quotations and contractor bills; approve payments against verified progress.
- Identify risks and delays early and put recovery plans in place.

Design coordination

- Create, review architectural, structural, electrical, and interior drawings for clashes, gaps and buildability.
- Use design software to read, mark up and update drawings, layouts and 3D models.
- Produce or revise floor plans, elevations, interior layouts and finish schedules when needed.
- Coordinate design changes with the architect and interior designer and keep drawings current on site.

Site management

- Lead daily site operations and supervise contractors, subcontractors and labour, moving between site and office as the work requires.
- Make sure work follows approved drawings, specifications and building codes.
- Run quality checks on materials and workmanship; manage snag lists through to closure.
- Enforce site safety rules and keep the site clean and organised.

Procurement and vendors

- Plan material requirements and place orders on time to avoid site stoppages.




- Source and compare suppliers for construction and interior finishing materials.
- Manage contractor and vendor performance against contract terms.

Reporting and handover

- Send weekly progress reports with photos, schedule status and cost position to the owner.
- Keep records: site diary, drawings register, approvals, change orders and invoices.
- Coordinate final inspections, as-built drawings and handover documents.

Qualifications and skills

Required

- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related field.
- At least 5 years in construction, including 3 or more years managing residential building projects.
- Hands-on skill with architectural and interior design software (see table below).
- Solid knowledge of construction methods, materials, finishing work and local building codes.
- Experience preparing schedules, budgets, BOQs and progress reports.
- Robust leadership and communication skills with contractors, labour teams and clients.

Preferred

- Someone with a portfolio to showcase their expertise
- Experience managing both construction and interior fit-out on the same project.
- A portfolio of completed homes or residential buildings.

Contract terms and how to apply

Contract terms

- Fixed-term contract of 6 to 12 months, with possible extension depending on project progress.
- Competitive monthly fee based on experience; to be discussed at interview.
- Six days a week, working between the site and the office based on project requirements.

Pay: ₹23,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Construction Project Manager (Contract) (Kolkata)
🏢 Banik
📍 Kolkata