General Manager - Projects

VITU Realty; Mangaluru; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

VITU Realty, a Mangalore-based real estate developer, seeks a General Manager – Projects (Construction) to lead our residential construction portfolio and the upcoming commercial complex.

The role includes pre-construction planning, design coordination, tendering, budgeting and scheduling, followed by execution. You will oversee project managers and site teams to ensure timely delivery, cost control, quality and safe, disciplined construction across projects.

Qualifications

• BE/BTech in Civil Engineering.
• 15–20 years of building construction experience.
• Led a project from pre-construction through handover.
• Experience in scheduling, BOQs, estimation, contracts, procurement and cost control.
• Strong understanding of structural works, MEP coordination, QA and safety.
• Proficiency in MS Project, RDash, and construction reporting tools.
• Based in Mangalore and willing to make regular site visits.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects end to end, from concept and pre-construction through execution, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate architects, structural, MEP and other consultants; manage design reviews and approvals.
• Develop baselines schedules, milestones and resource plans using MS Project/RDash.
• Review drawings, BOQs, budgets, tender packages and procurement plans.
• For commercial complex, manage design freezes, tendering and contractor coordination.
• Monitor progress, enforce recovery plans and resolve resource conflicts.
• Oversee snagging, testing, commissioning and handover documentation.
• Coordinate handovers with Sales, After-Sales, consultants and facility teams.

Skills

Project leadership

Scheduling

Construction management

Education

BE/BTech in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

RDash

Job description

Vitu Realty is one of Mangalore’s fastest-growing real estate developers, known for premium gated communities, industrial lands, and commercial spaces. With a strong customer-first approach and eco-conscious development philosophy, we’re shaping Mangalore’s real estate landscape

Job Description

General Manager – Projects (Construction)

About VITU Realty

VITU Realty is a Mangalore-based real estate company focused on property development and construction delivery. We are strengthening our project execution systems and building capable teams to deliver projects with high standards of quality, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction.

Role Objective

We are looking for an experienced General Manager – Projects (Construction) to lead our residential construction portfolio and upcoming commercial complex/office development.

The role will initially focus on pre-construction planning for the commercial project, including design coordination, tendering, budgeting and scheduling, followed by execution. The GM will also ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, quality and disciplined execution across all residential projects.

Team Structure & Systems

Reporting to: Executive Director

Team: Project Managers, Site Engineers and Supervisors

Systems: RDash (in-house construction software) and Zoho Projects

The GM will lead Project Managers, who oversee day-to-day site execution, and ensure accurate use of project tracking, progress reporting, quality and safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects end to end, from concept, feasibility and pre-construction through execution, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate architects, structural, MEP, QS and other consultants; manage design reviews, decisions and closure timelines.
• Develop baseline schedules, milestones, resource plans and construction methodologies using MS Project/RDash.
• Review drawings, BOQs, budgets, tender packages, procurement plans and critical-path activities before execution.
• For the commercial complex, manage design freezes, tendering, contractor packages and coordination of civil, structural, MEP, HVAC, fire safety, lifts and other building services.
• Monitor progress against milestones, identify delays, enforce recovery plans and resolve resource conflicts across sites.
• Oversee snagging, testing, commissioning, defect rectification and documentation for handover.
• Coordinate handovers with Sales, After-Sales, consultants, customers and facility teams; implement lessons learned.

2. Budget, Cost & Contract Control

• Prepare annual budgets, cost plans and forecasts with Finance; track committed, actual and projected costs.
• Review tenders, BOQs, rate analysis, variations and contractor bills.
• Monitor cash flow, cost-to-complete and cost per sq. ft.; justify and elevate budget variances to the Executive Director.
• Drive value engineering without compromising safety, quality, structural integrity or functionality.
• Ensure documented approvals for scope changes, variations and bill certification within defined authority limits.

3. Procurement & Contractor Management

• Develop procurement plans and source vendors aligned with project schedules, budgets and quality standards.
• Support technical and commercial evaluation of contractors and vendors.
• Establish performance standards for quality, productivity, safety and timelines.
• Ensure timely availability of materials, equipment and specialist services; monitor consumption and wastage.
• Resolve contractual and execution issues and elevate significant risks to the Executive Director.

4. Quality, Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Establish quality plans, inspection procedures and stage-wise hold points.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, National Building Code, RERA, applicable Karnataka/local regulations and labour/BOCW requirements.
• Implement site safety systems, including risk assessments, inductions, PPE and incident reporting.
• Coordinate statutory approvals, building permissions, fire-safety requirements and inspections with qualified professionals and Legal/Liaison teams.
• Track and close snags, defects, non-conformances and audit observations through documented corrective actions; maintain site housekeeping standards.

5. MIS, Reporting & Systems

• Conduct weekly project reviews and publish monthly management dashboards covering schedule, cost, quality, safety and risks.
• Standardise planning, progress tracking, cost reporting, risk management and construction SOPs.
• Ensure accurate and timely use of RDash and Zoho Projects, reconciling system data with actual site progress.
• Maintain audit-ready drawings, work orders, GRNs, quality and safety records.
• Review risk registers and escalation logs monthly, ensuring timely resolution.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers and, through them, Site Engineers and Supervisors.
• Define reporting lines, responsibilities, decision authority and escalation protocols.
• Cascade KRAs to Project Managers, review performance monthly and recommend evidence-based promotions.
• Strengthen team capabilities through training and maintain employee attrition below 5%.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• BE/BTech in Civil Engineering.
• 15–20 years of building construction experience, including at least 5 years leading projects or sites at senior level.
• Has led a project from pre-construction through execution to handover.
• Experience in scheduling, BOQs, estimation, contracts, procurement and cost control.
• Strong understanding of structural works, MEP coordination, quality assurance and construction safety.
• Proficiency in MS Project, RDash, and construction reporting tools.
• Based in Mangalore and willing to make regular site visits.

Preferred

• Postgraduate qualification in Construction Management or Project Management.
• Has led a commercial/office building or large mixed-use development, including building services and commissioning.
• Experience in early-stage design, budgeting, tendering and procurement.
• Can show measurable outcomes in delivery time, cost and quality.
• Has built construction systems (reviews, dashboards, SOPs) rather than relying on informal follow-up.
• Has implemented ERP / project-management tools (such as Zoho Projects) and enforced their use on sites.
• Experience in coastal Karnataka conditions, including monsoon planning.

Compensation & Growth

Fixed CTC: ₹8 – ₹10 LPA, depending on experience, project scale handled and interview outcome.