General Manager Project

Mployee.me; Delhi; On-site; INR 7,000,000 - 12,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mployee.me in Delhi NCR seeks a seasoned Director, Projects to lead planning, execution, and delivery of a multi-project portfolio across the region, including residential and commercial developments valued at 4,000-6,000 Cr. You will own delivery outcomes and manage a team of Project Managers.

The role requires strong governance, client and government liaison, risk management, safety, quality, and sustainability adherence, with cross-functional coordination across design, procurement, planning,

Qualifications

• Education: BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory). M.Tech, MBA, or PMP is an added advantage.
• Experience: 25+ years in real estate and construction, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, or equivalent).
• Portfolio exposure: Proven track record of handling multiple residential and commercial projects with a combined value of 4,000-6,000 Cr.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent residential and commercial projects in the region, from planning and approvals through construction, handover, and closure.
• Define project strategies, milestones, budgets, and resource plans aligned with business goals.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards.
• Drive value engineering, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation across the portfolio.
• Establish and run a robust project monitoring framework: MIS, dashboards, schedule and cost tracking, and cash flow reviews.
• Conduct periodic project reviews, and identify and resolve delays, cost overruns, and bottlenecks early.
• Oversee contract management, including tendering, vendor and contractor selection, negotiation, billing, and claims.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and site teams, setting clear KPIs and holding them accountable.
• Act as the senior point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders on project progress, escalations, and expectations.
• Manage relationships with government bodies and statutory authorities (planning authorities, municipal corporations, RERA, etc.).
• Enforce strong HSE practices and quality assurance systems across all sites and promote sustainable building practices.

Education

BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering

M.Tech

MBA

PMP

Job description

Job Description: Director, Projects

Location: Delhi NCR

Role Overview

We are looking for a seasoned Director, Projects to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a multi-project portfolio across the region. The role covers residential and commercial developments with a combined portfolio value of 4,000-6,000 Cr. You will own delivery outcomes (time, cost, quality, safety), lead a team of Project Managers, and act as the key point of contact for clients and government authorities.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio & Project Delivery

• Lead end-to-end delivery of multiple concurrent residential and commercial projects in the region, from planning and approvals through construction, handover, and closure.
• Define project strategies, milestones, budgets, and resource plans aligned with business goals.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards.
• Drive value engineering, cost optimisation, and risk mitigation across the portfolio.

Project Monitoring & Governance

• Establish and run a robust project monitoring framework: MIS, dashboards, schedule and cost tracking, and cash flow reviews.
• Conduct periodic project reviews, and identify and resolve delays, cost overruns, and bottlenecks early.
• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, contractual obligations, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee contract management, including tendering, vendor and contractor selection, negotiation, billing, and claims.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers and site teams, setting clear KPIs and holding them accountable.
• Build a high-performance culture with strong succession planning and capability building.
• Ensure effective coordination between design, procurement, planning, finance, sales, and site teams.

Client Management

• Act as the senior point of contact for clients, consultants, and stakeholders on project progress, escalations, and expectations.
• Ensure client satisfaction through transparent communication and timely delivery.
• Support handover, snag closure, and post-possession matters.

Government & Statutory Liaison

• Manage relationships with government bodies and statutory authorities (e.g., planning authorities, municipal corporations, RERA, fire, environment, and other regulators).
• Oversee timely approvals, NOCs, permits, commencement and occupancy/completion certificates.
• Ensure full regulatory compliance across all projects.

Safety, Quality & Sustainability

• Enforce strong HSE practices and quality assurance systems across all sites.
• Promote adoption of modern construction technologies and sustainable building practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (mandatory). M.Tech, MBA, or PMP is an added advantage.
• Experience: 25+ years in real estate and construction, with at least 5-7 years in a senior leadership role (Director, VP, or equivalent).
• Portfolio exposure: Proven track record of handling multiple residential and commercial projects with a combined value of 4,000-6,000 Cr.