Post :- Project Head – Commercial Projects

Experience: 20-25+ years of relevant experience in Real Estate / Construction, preferably with a leading developer or established construction organization.

CTC: Nego

Location: Mumbai, Vile Parle

Education: B.E./B.Tech – Civil Engineering

Industry:- Real Estate / Construction – Commercial Projects

Reporting To: - Management

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and results-oriented Project Head to lead the end-to-end development and execution of a large-scale Commercial Real Estate Project.

The ideal candidate will have 25+ years of experience in real estate/construction, with strong exposure to commercial developments and demonstrated experience in managing large projects

from pre-construction and planning through execution, completion and handover.

The role requires strong leadership, project management, commercial acumen, technical knowledge and the ability to coordinate multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

1. Overall Project Leadership

- Take complete ownership of the project from planning to completion and handover.
- Define project execution strategy, milestones, timelines and resource requirements.
- Lead the project team and ensure achievement of project objectives within approved cost, quality and timelines.
- Establish clear accountability across all project functions.
- Report project progress, risks, critical decisions and requirements to senior management.

2. Project Planning & Execution

- Develop and monitor detailed project schedules and execution plans.
- Ensure timely execution of civil, structural, architectural, MEP, façade, interiors and external development works.
- Monitor project milestones and identify potential delays proactively.
- Develop recovery plans wherever project timelines are at risk.
- Ensure smooth transition between design, procurement and execution stages.

3. Cost & Commercial Management

- Monitor project budgets, commitments, cash flow and cost forecasts.
- Work closely with Contracts, Procurement, Finance and Accounts teams to control project costs.
- Review variations, claims, additional works and commercial implications.
- Drive value engineering and cost optimization without compromising quality.
- Ensure effective utilization of project resources and manpower.

4. Contractor & Consultant Management





- Lead and manage contractors, consultants, PMC, architects and specialist agencies.
- Establish performance expectations and monitor contractor productivity.
- Review contractor progress, billing, variations and claims.
- Resolve contractual and execution-related issues in coordination with the Contracts and Legal teams.
- Ensure timely mobilization of contractors and resources.

5. Design & Technical Coordination

- Coordinate with Architects, Structural Consultants, MEP Consultants, Façade Consultants and other specialists.
- Ensure timely release and approval of construction drawings.
- Identify design conflicts and ensure timely resolution.
- Ensure design intent is effectively translated into site execution.
- Drive constructability and value-engineering reviews.

6. Quality Management

- Establish and maintain project quality standards.
- Ensure construction is executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and quality standards.
- Review quality inspections, mock-ups, material approvals and testing.
- Drive corrective and preventive actions for recurring quality issues.

7. Safety & Compliance

- Ensure strict implementation of project HSE and safety standards.
- Monitor safety performance and compliance across contractors and site teams.
- Ensure adherence to applicable statutory, regulatory and environmental requirements.
- Coordinate with liaisoning and statutory teams for necessary approvals and compliances.

8. Stakeholder Management

- Act as the key point of coordination between Management, Project Team, Consultants, Contractors, Vendors and Government/Statutory Authorities.
- Conduct regular project review meetings.
- Present project status, key risks, financial performance and milestone achievements to management.
- Maintain effective communication across departments.

9. Team Leadership

- Lead a multidisciplinary project team comprising:

* Project Managers

* Construction Managers

* Engineers





* Architects

* Planning Team

* QA / QC

* Safety

* Contracts

* Procurement

* MEP

* Commercial/Accounts

- Set KRAs and performance expectations for key team members.
- Mentor and develop the project leadership team.
- Build a high-performance, accountable and collaborative project culture.

10. Project Completion & Handover

- Drive timely completion, testing and commissioning of the project.
- Ensure snagging and rectification are completed within defined timelines.
- Coordinate documentation, statutory completion requirements and handover.
- Ensure smooth transition from construction to operations / facility management.

Key KPIs

- Project completion within approved timeline
- Project cost versus approved budget
- Construction productivity
- Milestone achievement %
- Reduction in project delays
- Quality and rework percentage
- Safety performance
- Contractor performance
- Design/consultant issue resolution TAT
- Procurement and material availability
- Variation and claims management
- Project cash-flow management
- Timely project handover
- Stakeholder satisfaction

Mandatory / Preferred Experience

- Strong experience in commercial real estate projects.
- Experience handling large-scale commercial developments from planning to completion.
- Strong understanding of civil, structural, MEP, façade and architectural execution.
- Proven experience in managing large project teams and multiple contractors.
- Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting and cost control.
- Experience in contractor and consultant management.
- Robust understanding of contracts, variations and commercial aspects.
- Exposure to statutory approvals and regulatory requirements.
- Strong stakeholder and senior management management skills.

Core Competencies

Project Leadership | Commercial Acumen | Construction Management | Strategic Planning | Cost Control | Contract Management | Consultant Management | Risk Management | Quality

Management | HSE | Team Leadership | Stakeholder Management | Problem Solving

Working Days : Monday to Saturday | 9.30am to 6.30pm

For Interview Mail Your Updated Resume On [email protected]

Avinash Ghadshi

+91-XXXXXXXXXX

Pay: ₹300,000.00 - ₹350,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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