Project Manager

Role: Project Manager

Location: Gurugram
Company: Hammer & Tongs

Experience: 48 years

The Project Manager will be the principal coordination point between the client, designers, consultants, contractors, vendors and site team managing - interior fit-out projects from pre-construction through execution and handover, and ensuring that work is completed within the approved scope, budget, program and quality standards.

1. Key responsibilities

Planning and Coordination

• Review architectural, interior, structural and MEP drawings before execution.
• Prepare the master program, procurement schedule and weekly work plans.
• Identify pending drawings, decisions, approvals and long-lead items.
• Coordinate between designers, consultants, contractors and specialist vendors.
• Ensure timely submission and approval of shop drawings, samples and mock-ups.

Site Execution Control

• Work closely with Site Supervisor.
• Plan the correct sequencing of civil, MEP, ceilings, flooring, joinery and finishing works.
• Conduct site and coordination meetings and record responsibilities and deadlines.
• Identify site constraints early and recommend practical solutions.
• Monitor manpower, productivity and contractor performance.

Procurement and Commercial Control

• Track procurement, manufacturing and material deliveries.
• Review measurements, running bills, variations and additional items.
• Ensure that additional work is not undertaken without written approval.

Quality and Safety Reviews

• Inspect materials and workmanship at appropriate stages.
• Ensure compliance with approved samples, specifications and quality standards.
• Issue observations and track corrective action and rework.
• Ensure contractors follow site safety, PPE and building-management requirements.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning and statutory or building-compliance certificates.

Reporting and Client Management

• Issue concise weekly reports covering progress, procurement, cost, quality and key risks.
• Highlight matters requiring client or designer decisions.
• Present critical matters as: Issue Impact Recommendation – Decision – Deadline – Owner.
• Maintain proper records of drawings, approvals, instructions, variations and meeting decisions.
• Escalate potential delays or cost overruns before they affect the project.

Completion and Handover

• Prepare and manage snagging and completion schedules.
• Coordinate testing and commissioning of all services.
• Ensure timely closure of defects.
• Compile warranties, manuals, certificates, as-built drawings and vendor details.
• Support final bill reconciliation and formal project handover.

Candidate Requirements

• Should have executed multiple Luxury residences of 5,000–20,000 sq. ft.
• 4+ years experience working for well-known Architects, Designers or PMC firms
• Degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interiors or a related field.
• Expert level knowledge of civil, interiors, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire-fighting and automation works.
• Ability to read drawings, BOQs, specifications, contracts and project schedules.
• Proficiency in Excel, MS Project or similar planning software.
• Good written and verbal communication in English and Hindi.
• Capable of independently managing multiple project sites.