The Expertise We Are Looking For
• 5-10 years of experience in project management, specifically in real estate, construction, or workplace fit outs.
- A bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design, engineering, or construction; a graduate degree in a business, finance, management, real estate and/or construction management is preferred or equal experience in the industry.
• Proven expertise in handling design and construction projects, with a focus on quality, cost control, and timely execution.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and compliance regulations in India, ensuring adherence to statutory requirements and corporate policies.
• Experience in vendor management, contract negotiations, and managing external partners such as consultants, architects, and general contractors.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and the integration of energy-efficient solutions in real estate projects.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Kahua, AutoCAD) and an understanding of financial planning and budgeting.
The Skills You Bring
- Knowledge of project management, design, engineering, construction and real estate industries and industry groups
- Familiarity with standard industry contracts (AIA documents) and certifications (LEED/ISO), standard project processes and durations, standard building engineering, operations and technology processes and infrastructure
- Ability to effectively prioritize tasks and make sound decisions by soliciting input from others and considering tradeoffs. You present options and the relevant analysis and reasoning to leadership as needed.
- Effective communication and organizational skills, ideally with executive presentation skills
- Ability to communicate professionally, with tact and diplomacy, to represent appropriately. Must demonstrate interpersonal awareness, recognizing impact on others and adapting to be effective in different situations.
- Comfortable adapting to new and changing business areas and taking initiative to drive projects forward and deliver value in a complex, cross-functional working environment.
- A keen sense of ownership, accountability, and involvement. You can demonstrate initiative, commitment, and strong work ethic.
- You can maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Deep understanding of Indian labour laws and ability to ensure contractors and subcontractors comply with legal and ethical labour practices.
- Expertise in identifying project risks, developing mitigation plans, and ensuring projects meet safety and regulatory requirements.
- Strong ability to collaborate with internal teams, business leaders, landlords, consultants, and regulatory bodies.
The Value You Deliver
- Leading the coordination of scope, schedule, budget and allocation of resources and project delivery standards for all assigned projects.
- Developing, monitoring, measuring, and forecasting the program level budgets for all projects within an assigned portfolio.
- Working collaboratively with other FREC departments, service providers, external vendors, project stakeholders and regulatory agencies (such as building code and inspection officials).
- Leading complex project delivery through all phases of design, permitting, construction and occupancy in accordance with FREC design and engineering guidelines.
- Identifying and evaluating options and alternative solutions to best meet program goals
- Setting expectations and completing projects within allotted budgets and schedules while meeting/exceeding business partner needs, enterprise guidelines and business objectives
- Developing schedules, budgets, and cash flow forecasts for assigned projects.
- Preparing solution options, project budget cost/schedule estimates and documentation (e.g., business case) for project funding authorization.
- Presenting to and engaging appropriate parties to obtain funding approval.
- Leading the pre-qualification and bid evaluation process for consultants, contractors, and other outside vendors, responsible for final vendor selection.
- Negotiating contract terms/conditions and ensuring compliance with contracts for all consultants/vendors
- Sustainable & Future-Ready Spaces: Contribute to sustainability goals by integrating smart building solutions and energy-efficient designs.
