Department: Projects

Designation: Manager - Projects

Reporting To: Regional Lead - Projects

Location: Bengaluru

Role Summary:

The Senior Manager/Manager - Projects will take complete ownership of project delivery across the assigned region within Simpliwork’s managed workspace portfolio. This leadership role requires strong technical expertise, multi-stakeholder coordination, strategic planning, and the ability to manage multiple high-volume fit-out projects simultaneously.

The role ensures seamless delivery from due diligence to handover, maintaining brand standards, operational readiness, and client experience excellence. Strong knowledge of C&I; / MEP, commercial fit-outs, compliance, and vendor governance is essential.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Regional Project Ownership & Leadership

- Lead end-to-end delivery for all regional projects ensuring timelines, cost control, and quality benchmarks.
- Act as the regional escalation point for design conflicts, vendor issues, risk mitigation, and decision-making.
- Ensure adherence to Simpliwork’s brand standards, specifications, and project delivery frameworks.
- Mentor and guide Assistant Managers, Site Managers, and project teams for consistent performance.

2. Pre-Construction & Technical Due Diligence

- Conduct comprehensive technical due diligence of buildings and floors assessing services, risks, infra gaps, and suitability for proposed layouts.
- Support Leasing & BD teams during client pitches by validating feasibility, providing technical inputs, and risk assessments.
- Present due diligence findings to management with clear recommendations and mitigation plans.
- Review landlord-provided infrastructure for HVAC, electrical, fire systems, plumbing, IT/ELV, etc.

3. Design Coordination & Strategic Planning

- Review, validate,



and approve all project drawings, BOQs, specifications with full ownership.
- Drive design freeze by coordinating with internal design, consultants, architects, and stakeholders.
- Review and finalize project milestones, procurement plans, phasing strategies, and execution methodologies.
- Ensure designs comply with statutory norms and Simpliwork’s operational requirements.

4. Procurement, Commercial Governance & Vendor Management

- Support procurement with technical inputs, material validations, and vendor onboarding.
- Align procurement timelines with construction schedules, ensuring zero delays.
- Review SOWs, SLAs, deliverables, and commercial structures to ensure vendor accountability.
- Monitor vendor performance and identify gaps early for corrective actions.

5. Project Execution & Monitoring

- Oversee daily execution through regional teams, ensuring quality, safety, and sequencing efficiency.
- Resolve on-ground challenges with quick, logical decision-making and escalation management.
- Implement value engineering solutions without compromising quality or timelines.
- Maintain strict QC/QA controls; ensure approved makes/models are used without deviation.

6. Client, Consultant & Internal Stakeholder Engagement

- Act as the primary senior interface for clients during execution and handover.
- Conduct weekly/monthly reviews with clients, consultants, and internal leadership.




- Ensure clear communication on risks, progress, dependencies, and actionable updates.
- Manage walkthroughs, variations, and align solutions to client needs while protecting commercial interests.

7. Compliance, Documentation & Reporting

- Ensure all statutory approvals - fire, electrical, occupancy readiness—are planned and closed on time.
- Maintain robust documentation including MOMs, trackers, approvals, deviation logs, commissioning reports, and DLP records.
- Present region-wise dashboards, progress reports, and risk registers to Regional Lead/VP.

8. Handover & Transition to Operations

- Ensure all projects are delivered defect-free, fully commissioned, compliance-ready, and operational.
- Oversee final QA/QC checks, testing & commissioning, as-built documentation, and DLP setup.
- Ensure a structured transition to Operations with complete readiness of all services.

Skill Set Required

- Robust knowledge of commercial workspace projects with deep understanding of managed office operations.
- Proven leadership experience in managing large teams and multi-city project portfolios.
- Strong MEP, technical audit, and design interpretation capabilities.
- Excellent client-handling, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, planning, research, and documentation capabilities.
- Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and construction/project management software.

Experience (Years) required:

- Minimum 8+ years of project management experience in workspace/commercial interior fit-out industry.
- Experience with managed office operators, commercial developers, IPCs, or reputed D&B; firms preferred.

Qualification:

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; MEP specialization preferred.

📌 Project Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Simpliwork
📍 Bengaluru