Senior Project Manager - IPC

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – Project Management Services (PMS)

Business Line: Project Management Services (International Property Consultants)

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 10 years

Employment Type: Full-time

About Our Client:

Our client is a leading commercial real estate advisory and services firm, delivering comprehensive solutions across the real estate lifecycle.

Role Overview:

The Project Manager will be responsible for managing and delivering real estate projects from initiation through completion, ensuring effective coordination between clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders. The role requires strong project planning, budget management, risk mitigation, stakeholder management, and execution capabilities to deliver projects in line with client expectations, contractual requirements, and the company's quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning and Execution

Lead end-to-end project management activities for commercial real estate, corporate office fit-outs, workplace interiors, and related infrastructure projects.

Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and execution strategies aligned with client requirements.

Monitor project progress and ensure timely delivery within approved budgets and defined quality standards.

Coordinate project activities across design, procurement, construction, installation, testing, and handover stages.

2. Client and Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on project-related matters.

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, design consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Conduct regular project review meetings and provide updates on progress, risks, budgets, and critical milestones.

Understand client requirements and proactively address concerns to ensure a positive client experience.

3. Budget and Commercial Management

Develop and monitor project budgets, cost estimates, and expenditure forecasts.

Track project costs, identify potential overruns, and implement appropriate cost-control measures.

Review contractor and vendor quotations, variations, and change requests in accordance with approved processes.

Support commercial negotiations, procurement decisions, and financial reporting as required.

4. Risk, Quality, and Compliance

Identify project risks, dependencies, and potential execution challenges, implementing mitigation plans proactively.

Ensure project activities comply with applicable statutory requirements, safety standards, building regulations, and client policies.

Monitor quality standards throughout project execution and ensure timely resolution of defects or deviations.

Maintain project documentation, approvals, progress reports, and compliance records.

5. Vendor and Contractor Coordination

Manage the performance and coordination of contractors, consultants, suppliers, and other project partners.

Monitor contractor deliverables against agreed schedules, specifications, and contractual commitments.

Facilitate coordination between design, engineering, construction, and other relevant teams.

Escalate project constraints and resolve execution issues to minimize delays and disruptions.

6. Reporting and Project Governance

Prepare project status reports, dashboards, meeting minutes, and management updates.

Track key performance indicators, including schedule adherence, budget performance, quality, and risk.

Maintain project schedules, action trackers, change logs, and issue registers.

Ensure effective project governance and transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.

7. Project Closure and Handover

Oversee project completion, inspections, snagging, and defect rectification.

Coordinate final handover documentation, as-built drawings, warranties, and operation and maintenance manuals, where applicable.

Ensure project closeout activities are completed in line with contractual and client requirements.

Capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related discipline.

Relevant project management certifications, such as PMP, are desirable.

7-10 years of experience in project management within commercial real estate, corporate interiors, construction, workplace delivery, or fit-out projects.

Demonstrated experience managing projects from initiation through execution and handover.

Experience in budget management, project scheduling, contractor coordination, and client-facing project delivery.

Required Skills and Competencies

Strong project planning, execution, and organizational skills.

Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management capabilities.

Strong commercial awareness and budget management skills.

Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or equivalent.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project reporting dashboards.

Understanding of construction drawings, technical specifications, and project documentation.

Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and stakeholders effectively.

Key Success Measures

Delivery of projects within approved budgets and agreed timelines.

Client satisfaction and effective stakeholder engagement.

Adherence to quality, safety, and compliance requirements.

Effective management of project risks, changes, and escalations.

Accuracy and timeliness of project reporting and documentation.

Successful project completion, handover, and closeout.