Project & Operations Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Project & Operations Manager to oversee construction projects and manage overall day-to-day operations at the project sites. The role requires strong leadership, planning, coordination, execution, and problem-solving skills to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, and within the approved budget.

The candidate will be responsible for coordinating site teams, contractors, vendors, materials, equipment, and other operational activities while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities Project Management

• Plan, manage, and execute construction projects from start to completion.
• Monitor project progress against timelines, budgets, drawings, specifications, and agreed deliverables.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules, work plans, and daily/weekly progress reports.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Identify project risks, delays, and operational issues and take timely corrective action.
• Ensure proper documentation of project activities, measurements, approvals, and work progress.

Site Operations

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day operations at the construction sites.
• Supervise site engineers, supervisors, foremen, workers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor daily site activities and ensure work is progressing as planned.
• Resolve day-to-day site issues and coordinate with management when escalation is required.

Cost & Resource Management

• Monitor project costs and control unnecessary expenditure.
• Coordinate procurement requirements with the purchase/accounts team.
• Verify material requirements and ensure timely availability at site.
• Monitor manpower productivity and contractor performance.
• Minimize material wastage, rework, and operational inefficiencies.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure construction work is carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with the quality team/consultants for inspections and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with site safety procedures and statutory requirements.
• Identify unsafe practices and take appropriate corrective measures.
• Promote a disciplined and professional working environment on site.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings and provide updates on project progress.
• Communicate project requirements, issues, and decisions effectively to the relevant teams.
• Maintain professional relationships with vendors, contractors, consultants, and clients.

Reporting & Administration

• Review daily site reports and prepare regular project updates for senior management.
• Track project milestones, manpower, materials, equipment, and major site issues.
• Maintain records of work progress, material consumption, contractor activities, and site instructions.
• Ensure timely escalation of critical project and operational issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Diploma degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in construction/project/site management preferred.
• Strong experience in handling construction sites and overall site operations.
• Good knowledge of construction processes, materials, drawings, subcontractor management, and site coordination.
• Strong leadership and team-management skills.
• Good planning, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and work under project deadlines.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Office, and project reporting tools.
• Willingness to work at construction sites and travel between project locations when required.

Key Skills

• Construction Project Management
• Site Operations Management
• Team & Manpower Management
• Contractor/Subcontractor Management
• Material & Resource Planning
• Project Scheduling
• Cost Control
• Quality Control
• Safety Management
• Client Coordination
• Vendor Management
• Problem Solving
• Reporting & Documentation

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person