Finishing Manager

THE GUARDIANS REAL ESTATE ADVISORY; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

THE GUARDIANS REAL ESTATE ADVISORY is seeking a highly capable finishing and handover lead for large residential projects in Mumbai. The role requires delivering all post-RCC activities, coordinating civil, MEP, faade and interior works, ensuring quality and timely handovers.

You will manage contracts, procurement, documentation and handover processes, while leading finishing engineers, interior coordinators and quality teams to meet approved standards and client expectations.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 15–22 years of experience in building construction and finishing.
• Strong experience in high-rise residential, premium residential, hospitality or large mixed-use projects.
• Independently handled finishing and handover of at least one major residential project.
• Strong knowledge of civil finishes, waterproofing, faade, common-area interiors and MEP interfaces.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, MS Project/Primavera and snag-management systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead finishing execution after area release by RCC team.
• Plan and execute masonry, plastering, waterproofing, tiling, painting and other finishes.
• Manage interior finishes, lobbies, staircases, and common areas.
• Coordinate faade, glazing, exterior painting and elevation works.
• Coordinate MEP finishing including electrical, plumbing, fire systems and elevators.
• Ensure samples are approved before bulk execution.
• Establish finishing sequence to avoid damage and rework.
• Inspect critical finishes to ensure workmanship meets standards.
• Protect completed works and control damage from other agencies.
• Prepare schedules and look-ahead plans for materials and manpower.
• Track progress apartment by apartment and area by area.
• Identify interface issues between civil, MEP, faade and interior teams.
• Prepare recovery plans when progress lags.
• Conduct daily coordination meetings and weekly progress reviews.
• Provide progress reports and completion forecasts to management.
• Assist in BOQs, scopes of work and technical specs for finishing packages.
• Identify and finalize specialized contractors and vendors.
• Review samples, technical submissions and commercial comparisons.
• Coordinate procurement of finishing materials and verify quantities.
• Maintain records of orders, samples, warranties and contractor obligations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Site supervision

Coordination

Team leadership

Education

B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Excel

MS Project/Primavera

Snag-management systems

Job description

Role Objective

To lead and deliver all post-RCC construction activities, including civil finishing, faade coordination, MEP finishing, common-area interiors, external development, testing, snag rectification and handover. The position requires a highly practical execution professional who can maintain finishing quality while also managing contracts, procurement, billing, documentation and handover processes.

Key Responsibilities

1. Finishing Execution
   • Take complete responsibility for finishing works after release of areas by the RCC team.
   • Plan and execute masonry, plastering, waterproofing, screeding, tiling, stonework, painting, doors, windows, railings, false ceilings and other finishing activities.
   • Manage internal apartment finishes, lobbies, staircases, common passages, clubhouse,amenities and other common areas.
   • Coordinate faade, glazing, external painting and elevation-related works.
   • Coordinate MEP finishing, including electrical fittings, plumbing fixtures, fire-fighting systems, elevators, ventilation and other services.
   • Ensure mock-ups and sample apartments are completed and approved before bulk execution.
   • Establish the required finishing sequence to avoid damage and repeated work.
   • Personally inspect critical finishes and ensure workmanship meets approved standards.
   • Protect completed works and control damage caused by subsequent agencies
2. Planning and Progress Management
   • Prepare tower-wise, floor-wise and apartment-wise finishing schedules.
   • Develop detailed look-ahead plans for materials, manpower and contractor mobilization.
   • Track progress apartment by apartment and area by area.
   • Identify interface issues between civil, MEP, faade and interior agencies.
   • Prepare recovery plans wherever progress falls behind schedule.
   • Conduct daily coordination meetings and weekly progress reviews.
   • Provide reliable progress reports and completion forecasts to management.
3. Quality Control and Snag Management
   • Establish approved benchmarks and workmanship standards for each finishing activity.
   • Obtain approvals for samples, mock-ups, colours, materials and application methods.
   • Implement stage-wise inspection checklists before allowing the next activity.
   • Monitor levels, alignment, joints, slopes, surface finish, colour consistency and installation quality.
   • Ensure effective waterproofing and conduct required ponding and leakage tests.
   • Develop apartment-wise and common-area snag lists.
   • Drive contractors to close snags within defined timelines.
   • Minimise rework and ensure that defects are permanently resolved.
   • Ensure the finished product is presented in customer-ready condition.
4. Contracts, Procurement and Commercial Coordination
   • Assist in preparing BOQs, scopes of work and technical specifications for finishing and interior packages.
   • Participate in identifying, evaluating and finalising specialised contractors and vendors.
5. Review samples, technical submissions and commercial comparisons.
   • Prepare advance procurement schedules for long-lead finishing materials.
   • Coordinate procurement of tiles, stone, sanitaryware, CP fittings, doors, hardware, paint, glazing, lighting and other finishing materials.
   • Verify contractor measurements, quantities, work completion and running-account bills.
   • Monitor material consumption, reconciliation, wastage and inventory.
   • Control extra items, variations and cost escalation.
   • Maintain records of work orders, approvals, samples, warranties and contractor obligations.
6. Drawing and Design Coordination
   • Review architectural, interior, faade, landscape and MEP drawings for constructability.
   • Prepare or coordinate shop drawings, setting-out drawings and coordinated services drawings.
   • Identify discrepancies and resolve them before execution.
   • Coordinate with architects, interior designers, landscape consultants, MEP consultants and vendors.
   • Ensure that design intent is achieved practically and within the approved budget.
   • Maintain updated drawing, sample and material approval registers.
7. Testing, Completion and Handover
   • Coordinate testing and commissioning of building services with the MEP team.
   • Ensure lifts, fire systems, pumps, electrical systems, plumbing and other services are operational before handover.
   • Coordinate final cleaning, polishing, signage, numbering and presentation of completed areas.
   • Prepare apartment-wise and common-area handover dossiers.
   • Maintain test certificates, warranties, manuals, as-built drawings and vendor details.
   • Coordinate inspections required for statutory approvals and Occupancy Certificate- related readiness.
   • Support CRM and possession teams during customer inspections and handover.
   • Ensure customer observations and defects are closed within committed timelines.
   • Coordinate the transition of completed areas to facility management.
8. Team and Contractor Management
   • Lead finishing engineers, interior coordinators, supervisors, quality teams and contractors.
   • Define floor-wise and package-wise accountability.
   • Monitor contractor manpower, productivity, workmanship and discipline.
   • Coordinate multiple agencies working in the same area.
   • Ensure proper housekeeping, material storage and protection of finished surfaces.
   • Review contractor performance and recommend corrective action where required.
9. Achievement of finishing and handover milestones
   • Number of apartments and common areas completed as scheduled.
   • Quality of finishing and reduction in customer snags.
   • Timely approval and procurement of finishing materials.
   • Control over rework, wastage, variation and package cost.
   • Timely closure of contractor bills and documentation.
   • Readiness for statutory inspections, possession and handover.
   • Customer satisfaction and timely closure of possession observations.
   • Effective coordination among civil, MEP, faade and interior agencies.

Qualification and Experience

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• Approximately 1522 years of experience in building construction and finishing.
• Strong experience in high-rise residential, premium residential, hospitality or large mixed-use projects.
• Must have independently handled finishing and handover of at least one major residential project.
• Strong knowledge of civil finishes, waterproofing, faade, common-area interiors and MEP interfaces.
• Working knowledge of contracts, quantities, billing, procurement and material reconciliation.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, MS Project/Primavera and snag-management systems is preferred.