Project Management Officer

Project Management Officer (PMO) – Bengaluru

Company: Dunbar & Boardman

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Employment Type: Full-time | On-site

Experience: Open to junior mid-level professionals

Company Description

Established in the United Kingdom in 1981, Dunbar & Boardman (D&B) is an independent specialist engineering consultancy providing Vertical Transportation (VT) and Façade Access (FA) advisory services.

With operations across the UK, Middle East and India, D&B supports leading developers, architects, engineering consultants and asset owners on projects ranging from feasibility and design to construction administration, inspections, modernisation and asset management.

Our multidisciplinary teams work on diverse international projects, combining technical expertise, structured project delivery and digital innovation.

Role Description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Management Officer (PMO) to join our Bengaluru office and support the effective coordination, monitoring and administration of projects across D&B's regional operations.

The role involves working closely with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, Portfolio Leads and Discipline Heads to ensure efficient project execution, resource coordination, documentation, reporting and compliance with project schedules and contractual requirements.

Candidates with varying levels of experience will be considered, with responsibilities aligned to their demonstrated capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Coordination: Support Project Managers and Portfolio Leads in planning, scheduling, tracking and coordinating multiple projects.
• Portfolio Monitoring: Maintain project trackers, monitor milestones, deliverables, deadlines and project progress across assigned portfolios.
• Resource Planning: Assist with resource allocation, workload monitoring, capacity planning and utilisation reporting.
• Timesheet Monitoring: Track timesheet submissions, chargeable and non-chargeable hours, and support accurate project reporting.
• Project Documentation: Maintain project registers, correspondence, submission records, deliverable trackers and structured project files.
• Management Reporting: Prepare project dashboards, progress reports, KPI summaries and management updates.
• Commercial Coordination: Assist with monitoring project budgets, variations, additional services, invoicing milestones and outstanding project-related actions.
• Quality & Compliance: Support adherence to internal procedures, document control standards, project workflows and quality management requirements.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitate effective communication between project teams, clients and external stakeholders.
• Digital Improvement: Support the implementation of project management systems, reporting automation, AI-enabled workflows and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Strong organisational, analytical, communication and coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, monitor deadlines and maintain accurate project records.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with project management tools such as MS Project, Primavera P6, SharePoint, Power BI or similar platforms is an advantage.
• Experience in project coordination, PMO, project administration, document control or project operations is desirable.
• Experience in engineering consultancy, construction, architecture, building services or infrastructure projects will be an added advantage.
• Understanding of resource planning, project KPIs, utilisation reporting and project financial monitoring is beneficial.
• Interest in digital transformation, automation and AI-enabled project management tools is encouraged.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Junior Professionals: Graduates and early-career candidates with strong coordination, analytical and digital skills.
• Mid-Level Professionals: Candidates with practical experience in project coordination, PMO operations, scheduling and reporting.

The designation and responsibilities will be aligned with the candidate's experience and capabilities.

Why Join D&B?

• Opportunity to work with international engineering teams across the UK, Middle East and India.
• Exposure to diverse and technically challenging projects.
• Structured professional development and opportunities for career progression.
• Involvement in digital project delivery, automation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborative working environment within an established specialist engineering consultancy.