Project Manager – Commercial Interiors & Experience Centres

Location:
Bengaluru

Experience:
8–12 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Commercial Interiors / Interior Fit-Out / Design & Build

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to take complete ownership of commercial interior and experience-centre projects from project handover to final completion and client handover. The ideal candidate should have strong hands-on experience in commercial interior execution, project planning, contractor management, client coordination, quality, cost and timeline management. Mandatory Industry Experience Commercial Interiors / Interior Fit-Out / Design & Build experience is mandatory. Candidates with only residential interiors, civil construction, infrastructure or unrelated project management experience will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
• Take complete ownership of projects from planning through execution and handover.
• Understand project scope, BOQ, drawings, specifications, budget and timelines.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and execution plans.
• Plan manpower, materials, contractors and resources.
• Monitor daily and weekly progress and ensure timely completion.
• Identify project risks, delays and dependencies and take corrective action. Site & Team Management
• Manage day-to-day site execution and coordinate Site Engineers, Supervisors, contractors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate civil, interior, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, fire, ELV, furniture, signage and other works.
• Ensure proper sequencing and coordination between activities.
• Monitor manpower productivity, workmanship and site discipline.
• Conduct regular site inspections and progress reviews. Contractor & Vendor Management
• Manage contractors, subcontractors, vendors and installation teams.
• Monitor work progress, quality and manpower deployment.
• Ensure execution is as per approved drawings and specifications.
• Resolve contractor and vendor issues promptly.




• Coordinate with Procurement for timely availability of materials and services. Design & Client Coordination
• Coordinate with Designers, Architects, Consultants and Client representatives.
• Ensure the latest approved drawings and specifications are available at site.
• Identify drawing and execution issues and coordinate for timely resolution.
• Coordinate material samples, mock-ups and approvals.
• Manage design changes and communicate their impact on cost and schedule.
• Conduct regular client meetings and provide clear project updates. Cost & Commercial Control
• Monitor project execution against approved BOQ and budget.
• Identify additional works, scope changes and variations.
• Coordinate with Estimation / Commercial teams for approvals and documentation.
• Control material wastage, rework and unnecessary costs.
• Monitor contractor measurements and work completion. Experience Centre Projects Experience-centre projects involve custom fabrication, furniture, branding, AV, technology and specialised installations. The Project Manager should be comfortable coordinating:
• Custom furniture and joinery
• Feature installations
• Signage and branding
• Glass and glazing
• Specialised lighting
• LED / video walls
• AV systems
• Interactive displays
• Digital signage
• Technology integration
• Specialised fabrication The candidate should understand how these elements integrate with the overall interior execution and project schedule. Quality, Safety & Handover
• Ensure all works meet approved quality standards and specifications.




• Conduct regular quality inspections and close defects promptly.
• Ensure contractors follow safety requirements and site protocols.
• Maintain site housekeeping and discipline.
• Plan and manage testing, commissioning and final inspections.
• Prepare and close snag lists.
• Coordinate client inspections and final handover.
• Ensure project documentation is completed before closure. Required Experience & Skills
• 8–12 years of relevant experience in Commercial Interiors / Interior Fit-Out / Design & Build.
• Proven experience independently managing commercial interior projects.
• Strong knowledge of interior execution, BOQs, drawings and specifications.
• Strong contractor, vendor and subcontractor management skills.
• Excellent project planning and scheduling skills.
• Solid client coordination and communication skills.
• Good understanding of MEP coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple activities, teams and vendors simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel and project scheduling tools. Key Performance Indicators
• Project completion within committed timelines
• Execution within approved budget
• Quality of workmanship
• Client satisfaction
• Contractor and vendor performance
• Reduction in rework and wastage
• Timely closure of snags
• Effective manpower utilisation
• Site safety and discipline
• Successful project handover What We Are Looking For We need a hands-on Project Manager who takes complete ownership of project delivery, rather than someone who only coordinates site activities. The ideal candidate should be capable of managing: Planning → Execution → Procurement Coordination → Team Management → Vendor Management → Client Coordination → Quality → Cost → Snagging → Handover Commercial Interior / Interior Fit-Out / Design & Build experience is mandatory. Contact : Prathiba
- [email protected] , (phone hidden)

📌 Project Manager – Commercial Interiors (Bengaluru)
🏢 RUBENIUS INTERIOR WELLBEING
📍 Bengaluru