Facilities Project Manager

Industrial Development Corporation; India; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrial Development Corporation in India seeks a seasoned Building and Project Manager to provide planning, coordination and monitoring of facilities and projects across business premises. The role focuses on maintaining quality and safety standards while meeting timelines and budgets.

The incumbent will lead teams, conduct feasibility studies, manage procurement and contract process, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Project Management or equivalent.
• Post-graduate qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 8 years in facilities management.
• 5+ years in a project management environment.
• Strong knowledge of facilities management, building maintenance and National Building Regulations.
• Knowledge of procurement, CBD and contract management principles.
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.
• Proven track record of managing multiple complex projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of industry best practices and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution and completion of facilities projects.
• Conduct feasibility studies and business cases.
• Manage resources, timelines and budgets aligned with objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope and deliverables.
• Lead and motivate project teams; provide direction and support.
• Identify risks and mitigate; monitor issues to keep projects on track.
• Adapt to changing requirements and manage scope changes.
• Understand and apply project management policies and frameworks.
• Define and manage quality control across projects.
• Coordinate procurement and appointment of consultants/contractors.
• Manage on-site construction projects with regular meetings and liaison with teams.
• Prepare and submit reports on work undertaken as required.
• Monitor department performance per agreed metrics and scorecards.
• Provide real-time portfolio overview of all projects.

Skills

Facilities management

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Decision making

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering or Project Management degree

Post-graduate qualification

Job description

Synopsis

To provide Building Management and Project Management support. The incumbent will ensure effective planning, coordination and monitoring of projects and other maintenance aspects related to the Buildings/Business premises. To ensure that quality and safety standards are maintained and continually.

Qualification and Experience

• A relevant Degree in Engineering, Project Management or equivalent (i.e. Built Environment, or Quantity Surveying, or any other Engineering qualification related to Engineering fields (i.e., Electrical, Mechanical, Structural, etc.).
• A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 8 years' experience in the Facilities management industry.
• Strong knowledge of Facilities Management, Building Maintenance and National Building Regulations.
• At least five years' experience in a project management environment
• Sound knowledge of the Procurement process, Construction Industry Development Board and Contract Management principles.
• Proficiency in project management software tools and methodologies.
• Proven track record of successfully managing multiple complex projects
• Strong leadership skills and ability to effectively manage and motivate team members
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of industry best practices and the ability to adapt them to specific project needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Leads the planning, execution, and successful completion of facilities projects.
• Conduct thorough project assessments, feasibility studies and business cases.
• Responsible for managing resources, timelines, and budgets while ensuring projects align with organizational objectives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, ensuring they work cohesively and efficiently. Provide direction and support to team members.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Monitor and address issues as they arise to keep the project on track.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and scope. Implement changes effectively while minimizing disruptions to the project's progress.
• Develop and maintain a basic understanding of relevant project management policies, frameworks, procedures, plans, and systems as they relate to processes.
• Define and manage project quality control to ensure adequate quality control application across the project time span.
• Liaise with Finance and Procurement regarding the appointment of consultants and/or contractors, and prepare procurement specifications
• Project manages construction projects on site, including regular site meetings with consultants, contractors and regular liaison with In-house Project Team and Sponsors, to ensure cost control and that actions are managed within the allocated timeframes.
• Prepares and submits reports/statistics of work undertaken to various structures as required, in accordance with the reporting schedule.
• Monitors and measures the department's performance in accordance with the metrics agreed upon in the performance agreements and corporate balanced scorecard.
• Monitor and report on project portfolio performance, providing a real-time, comprehensive, and prioritized overview of all projects.

Job Requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Resilience
• Decisiveness in Execution
• People Engagement
• Communication and Engagement
• Diverse Stakeholder Management
• Teamwork
• Innovation
• Change leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Mind Set

TECHNICAL/FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Analysing
• Budget and resource management
• Persuading and influencing.
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Project Management
• Quality control and assurance
• Stakeholder communication and management
• Writing and Reporting

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Client Centricity
• Coaching, advisory and guiding skills
• Coping with Pressures and Setback
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks
• Flexible and able to deal with ambiguity
• Good Communication Skills
• Relationship building and networking.
• Strong negotiation and influencing capability