Chief Projects - Real Estate Developments - Mumbai

corporategalaxy.com - Jobboard; Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search firm is seeking a Chief Projects in Mumbai. The role demands extensive experience in real estate project management, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule goals. The ideal candidate has 15-20 years of experience delivering large-scale developments and strong knowledge of the regulatory environment in Maharashtra.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15-20 years of progressive experience in real estate/construction project management.
• Proven track-record of delivering large-scale projects in Mumbai/India.
• Strong knowledge of statutory/regulatory environment in Maharashtra.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the project execution strategy.
• Lead project review meetings to ensure milestones are achieved.
• Prepare and control project budgets and cash-flow forecasts.
• Liaise with statutory and government authorities.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management

Job description

Corporate GalaxyExecutive Search has been retained to search for itspre‑eminent clients the captioned position. The requirement is urgent.

Reporting to: Managing Director / Directors

Role Purpose

The Chief Projects will be accountable for the full life‑cycle delivery of real‑estate development projects from conceptualisation through handover and close‑out, ensuring schedule, cost, quality, safety and regulatory compliance goals are met. The role will set the execution agenda, build high‑performing project teams, optimise processes and align with the company’s strategic growth and value‑creation agenda.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Leadership

Develop and drive the project execution strategy aligned with the company’s overall business strategy and growth roadmap.

Lead the projects organisation, instilling a culture of excellence in execution, accountability, cost control and risk management.

Establish benchmarks, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as project margin, schedule adherence, quality defects, safety incident rate and monitor performance across the portfolio.

Provide periodic updates to senior management / board on project status, key issues, mitigation plans and value‑add opportunities.

Oversee multiple projects (residential / commercial / mixed use) simultaneously: from land acquisition to design & engineering, approvals, construction, delivery & handover.

Prioritise resource allocation (financial, manpower, equipment) across projects to ensure optimal utilisation and risk balance.

Lead project review meetings (steering committees) to ensure milestones are achieved and corrective action is taken where required.

Value engineering and cost optimisation: identify opportunities to improve margins, reduce re‑work and streamline procurement.

3. Technical & Construction Execution

Ensure that design, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning activities are executed to schedule, cost, quality and safety.

Oversee civil, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical & plumbing), façade, finishes, external works, infrastructure, utilities and handover.

Ensure robust interface management among consultants, contractors, site teams and vendors.

Monitor construction productivity, quality benchmarks, material usage, equipment deployment and manage change orders, contract variations and claims.

4. Financial & Risk Management

Prepare and control project budgets, cash‑flow forecasts, cost control mechanisms, track actuals vs budget and recommend corrective action.

Manage procurement strategy, vendor selection and contracting, negotiate major contracts and frame commercial terms favourable to the company.

Identify project risks (technical, statutory, legal, safety, schedule, cost) and implement mitigation plans proactively.

Ensure timely and accurate reporting of project status, cost variances, schedule slippages and quality deviations to leadership.

5. Stakeholder Management & Compliance

Liaise with statutory and government authorities (for building permissions, environmental clearance, RERA registrations, local municipal bodies) and ensure full regulatory compliance.

Act as the key internal stakeholder interface—land & liaison, design, sales & marketing, finance, legal, customer‑care—to ensure smooth project execution.

Interface with external stakeholders—contractors, consultants, vendors, investors, joint‑venture partners—for timely and successful deliverables.

Ensure adherence to safety protocols (OHSAS/ISO standards), environmental standards (green building / sustainability norms), and quality assurance norms.

Deliverables & Success Metrics

Projects delivered on or before schedule, within budget and meeting defined quality & safety standards.

Improvement in margin, reduction in construction cost overruns, re‑works and defects.

Effective risk mitigation: minimal major schedule slippages, claims and quality failures.

High stakeholder (internal & external) satisfaction including sales handover, customer care, vendor relationships.

Development of capable project leadership team and healthy culture of execution excellence.

Working Conditions & Location

Based in Mumbai (or MMR) and will involve travel to multiple project sites across the region.

Fast‑paced environment with multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.

Requires strong on‑site presence as well as board‑level communication.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Construction Management.

Minimum 15-20 years of progressive experience in real estate / construction project management; ideally 20+ years covering major mixed‑use/mega developments.

Proven track‑record of delivering large‑scale projects (residential, commercial, mixed‑use) in Mumbai/India with strong cost, schedule and quality outcomes.

Strong knowledge of statutory/regulatory environment in MMR (Maharashtra) (e.g., MCGM approvals, MHADA, RERA etc).

In‑depth understanding of construction methodology, technology, vendor management, productivity improvement and value engineering.