Interior Project Manager

Ekaa The Design Collective; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekaa The Design Collective in Trivandrum seeks an experienced Project Lead to manage high-profile fit-out projects across South India. You will oversee site operations, coordinate supply chains, and lead multidisciplinary teams from inception to handover, ensuring on-time delivery and client satisfaction.

The role requires 7–15 years in site execution, with at least 3 years as a Project Manager in interior projects. Strong finishes and live-environment coordination are essential.

Qualifications

• 7 to 15 years experience in Site Execution
• 3 years as Project Manager in interior industry
• Strong understanding of finishes, sequencing and programme-driven delivery

Responsibilities

• Oversee projects from design concept to final site installation.
• Coordinate between designers, contractors and suppliers.
• Create detailed project timelines and Gantt charts to track milestones.
• Manage budgets, procurement of materials, and site visits.
• Maintain project records, budgets, time frames and monthly reports.
• Monitor overall financial performance and invoicing.
• Oversee live environments and ensure minimal disruption to operations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates and resolve issues.

Skills

Site execution

Project management

Interior industry

Job description

Role & Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Lead for the delivery of high-profile fit-out projects across South India. Based in Trivandrum, this role will be pivotal in managing fast-paced, project environments, ensuring operational excellence, commercial performance, and client satisfaction. The successful candidate will oversee site operations, coordinate supply chains, and lead multidisciplinary teams from project inception to handover.

You will oversee the end-to-end delivery of design projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget. The role often requires years of experience in interior, architectural, or construction environments, specializing in high-end residential, retail, or commercial fit-out projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Lifecycle Management: Overseeing projects from initial design concept through to final site installation.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Acting as the main point of contact, managing expectations, and coordinating between designers, contractors, and suppliers.
• Planning & Scheduling: Creating detailed project timelines and Gantt charts to track milestones.
• Budget & Procurement: Managing budgets, procurement of materials, and conducting site visits along with Project Execution Leads
• Creation and distribution of all project records including execution plans, budgets, time frames, programmes and monthly overview reports;
• Management of project financial performance including the overall project financial performance relative to the agreed fee; weekly monitoring of labour charge & staff resourcing; and monthly invoicing.
• Manage project budgets, variations and commercial performance
• Manage site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to meet fast-track programmes
• Oversee quality of finishes and detail, ensuring high standards are consistently achieved
• Coordinate works in live environments, minimising disruption to client operations
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements
• Provide regular progress updates and proactively resolve issues

What Were Looking For in our Project Planning Lead:

• Proven experience delivering residential & commercial fit-out / refurbishment projects
• Strong understanding of finishes, sequencing and programme-driven delivery
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects or phases simultaneously

Key Drivers

• Project management is the backbone of our operations, and for good reason. It is the meticulous orchestration of resources, schedules, and tasks that ensures the successful execution of a project. Here’s why our approach to project management is indispensable:
• Timely Execution: Imagine a scenario where materials arrive late, subcontractors are not coordinated, and deadlines are missed. This not only leads to frustration but also impacts the overall project timeline and budget. Our project planning lead meticulously plan every phase, anticipate potential bottlenecks, and proactively mitigate risks to ensure timely completion.
• Budget Adherence: Overspending is a common pitfall in interior design projects. Our project planning lead meticulously track expenses, negotiate competitive rates with suppliers and implement cost‑saving measures without compromising on quality. This ensures that your project stays within budgetary constraints, offering peace of mind and financial transparency.
• Quality Assurance: Superior craftsmanship is non‑negotiable at Ekaa. Our project planning lead conduct rigorous quality checks at every stage of the project, ensuring that materials meet specifications, installations are precise, and the finished result is nothing short of exemplary. This attention to detail sets us apart, delivering spaces that exude excellence

Preferred candidate profile

7 to 15yrs experience in Site Execution of which 3 as a Project Manager in an interior industry