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 explicit 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.
- Strong 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 -
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📌 Project Manager – Commercial Interiors & Experience Centres (Bengaluru)
🏢 RUBENIUS INTERIOR WELLBEING
📍 Bengaluru