Assistant Manager - Projects

Role & responsibilities

This role will be responsible for managing and executing new store layouts and ensuring every store is ready within the timelines and given budgets.

• Supervise general contractors and subcontractors to ensure quality and timely execution of work.
• Guide site staff and supervisors to ensure work is carried out as per approved project layouts and drawings.
• Oversee site execution, prepare Purchase Orders and Work Orders, and take final measurements for completed work.
• Prepare project schedules and ensure strict adherence to timelines.
• Conduct regular follow-ups with contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Submit daily and weekly progress reports to the Project & Infra Head.
• Maintain and manage all documentation related to interior fit-outs with landlords and building societies.
• Ensure timely circulation of drawings, approvals, and documents to contractors and site teams to avoid delays.
• Coordinate with multiple contractors to ensure smooth execution and on-time completion of projects.
• Work independently with minimal supervision and be available to work beyond standard hours when required.
• Control project costs through effective negotiation of rates and implementation of cost-optimization measures.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and promote safe working practices at site.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong working knowledge of civil, plumbing, electrical, roofing, foundation, and carpentry works.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for reading and interpreting drawings
• Proficiency in BOQ
• Minimum 2 years of experience in interior fit-out and construction project supervision
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Strong planning, organizational, and contractor management abilities.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills to manage predictive, scheduled, and emergency maintenance requirements.
• Self-motivated and capable of managing multiple sites/projects simultaneously.
• Physically fit to perform site-related activities including walking, bending, crawling, and lifting during extended shifts.