Finishing Manager

TRU Realty; Mumbai Suburban; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tru Realty Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai is seeking a mid-level Fitout/Finishing Manager to own end-to-end finishing works on premium residential projects, ensuring quality, timelines, and cross-functional coordination from post-structure handover to unit readiness.

The role requires 8–10 years of hands-on experience in finishing execution, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage contractors and interface with MEP, Design, Architecture, and Sales teams to deliver snag-free handovers.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of hands-on finishing experience on premium residential projects.
• Strong eye for detail and impact on brand perception.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate contractors under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain detailed finishing schedules by unit, floor, and tower.
• Oversee finishing scopes: plaster, screed, waterproofing, tiling, stone/marble, false ceiling, painting, polishing, doors, windows, and modular works.
• Ensure mock-up approvals and sample sign-offs before mass execution.
• Direct finishing contractors across multiple packages.
• Track daily site progress and identify slippages early.
• Develop and implement recovery plans for schedule deviations.
• Certify RA bills based on verified progress.
• Implement stage-wise quality inspections to maintain standards.
• Enforce high-quality finishes focusing on alignment, joints, levels, surfaces.
• Drive snag-free handovers for units and common areas.
• Collaborate with QA/QC for formal audits.
• Coordinate with MEP, Design, Architecture, and Sales teams to align with drawings and expectations.
• Prepare daily/weekly dashboards on progress, labor, materials.
• Flag risks and delays with mitigation proposals.
• Monitor material consumption against BOQ and manage wastage.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely material availability.
• Prepare units for inspections and customer walkthroughs.
• Target zero-defect handovers.

Skills

Finishing execution

Contractor management

Quality control

Coordination skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Job description

Job title: Fitout / Finishing Manager - Mumbai

Function: Civil Engineering

Company: Tru Realty Pvt. Ltd.

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Experience: 8-10 Years

Location: Santacruz, Mumbai

Position overview

The Fitout / Finishing Manager is responsible for owning end-to-end finishing works across assigned residential projects, from post-structure handover through to final unit readiness. The incumbent will exercise strong command over quality standards, project timelines, and cross-functional coordination to ensure that all finishing deliverables meet the organization's exacting standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Execution & Planning

• Prepare and maintain detailed finishing schedules structured flat-wise, floor- wise, and tower-wise.
• Drive the execution of all finishing scopes including plaster, screed, and waterproofing; tiling, stone, and marble installation; false ceiling, painting, and polishing; and doors, windows, and modular works.
• Ensure mock-up approval and sample sign-off are completed prior to commencing mass execution.

Contractor Management

• Manage and direct finishing contractors across single or multiple packages.
• Track daily site progress against approved plans and identify slippages at the earliest opportunity.
• Formulate and implement recovery plans where schedule deviations are identified.
• Certify running account (RA) bills in accordance with verified site progress.

Quality Control

• Implement stage-wise inspection checklists to maintain rigorous quality oversight throughout execution.
• Enforce high-quality finishing standards with particular attention to alignment, joints, levels, and surface finishes.
• Drive snag-free handover readiness across all units and common areas.
• Liaise with the QA/QC function to support formal quality audits.

Coordination

• Collaborate closely with the MEP Manager to manage interface points and avoid rework arising from service conflicts.
• Coordinate with the Design and Architecture team to ensure finishing execution is aligned with approved drawings and specifications.
• Work with the Sales and CRM teams to understand and manage customer expectations ahead of handover.

Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare and submit daily and weekly dashboards covering work progress, labour deployment, and material status.
• Proactively flag risks and delays to project leadership with proposed mitigation measures.

Cost & Material Control

• Track material consumption against the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and manage wastage, particularly for high-value materials such as tiles and paint.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely material availability aligned with the finishing schedule.

Handover Readiness

• Prepare units for internal inspections and customer walkthroughs in a structured and systematic manner.
• Target zero-defect or minimal-snag handovers on all residential units.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• A minimum of 8 to 10 years of hands-on experience in finishing execution, with significant exposure to premium residential projects.
• Demonstrated eye for detail and an appreciation of how finishing quality directly impacts brand perception.
• Proven ability to manage and motivate contractors to deliver results under pressure, without compromising site discipline.
• Strong interpersonal and coordination skills, with the ability to work across civil, MEP, design, and commercial functions.