Junior Manager - Projects

JOB PURPOSE

The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end planning, scheduling, monitoring, cost control, budgeting, billing management, and stakeholder coordination for interior finishing projects. The role requires strong expertise in project controls, progress tracking, commercial management, change management, and reporting while supporting site execution activities to ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budget, and quality standards.

ORGANISATION CHART

Head Projects --> Team Member- Project Planning

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules and master programs for interior finishing works.
• Establish project milestones, critical paths, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Monitor project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule risks.
• Prepare look-ahead plans, recovery programs, and mitigation strategies for delayed activities.
• Track procurement, design, approvals, and execution activities to ensure schedule adherence.

2. Project Monitoring & Coordination

• Monitor overall project performance with respect to time, cost, and quality.
• Coordinate with consultants, design teams, contractors, vendors, and client representatives for timely resolution of project issues.
• Ensure seamless integration between design deliverables, procurement activities, and site execution.
• Conduct regular progress review meetings and maintain action trackers.

3. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare project budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Identify potential cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze project costs and maintain budget adherence throughout project lifecycle.
• Support commercial evaluations and procurement planning.

4. Billing & Commercial Management

• Verify contractor and vendor bills against executed quantities and contractual terms.
• Review RA Bills, BOQs, quantity variations, and work certifications.
• Monitor billing status, payment certifications, and cost commitments.
• Coordinate with finance and procurement teams for commercial closure activities.

5. Change Management & Variations

• Assess cost and schedule impacts arising from design revisions, additional scope, and site changes.
• Prepare variation orders, change requests, and supporting cost justifications.
• Maintain records of approved and pending change orders.
• Evaluate claims and manage commercial implications of project modifications.

6. Reporting & MIS

• Prepare weekly and monthly MIS reports highlighting project performance metrics.
• Develop dashboard reports for management review.
• Prepare project presentations covering schedule status, financial performance, key risks, and mitigation measures.
• Track project KPIs, productivity trends, and cost performance indicators.

7. Site Coordination & Execution Support

• Provide planning and commercial support to site execution teams.
• Coordinate with site engineers, contractors, and consultants to facilitate smooth execution.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and verify reported achievements.
• Support project teams in resolving site-related coordination issues.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

OTHER DIMENSIONS

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, or related discipline.
• PMP, Primavera P6, or Project Management certifications will be an added advantage.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 6-8 years of experience in Project Planning, Cost Control, and Project Coordination.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Interior Fit-Out / Interior Finishing Projects.
• Experience in commercial buildings, corporate offices, airports, hospitality, retail, or mixed-use developments preferred.

COMPETENCIES