Junior Manager - Projects

GMR Group; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GMR Group seeks an experienced professional to lead end-to-end planning, scheduling, budgeting, and commercial management for interior finishing projects, ensuring delivery within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards. The role involves coordinating with consultants, contractors, and client representatives, and supporting site execution teams for seamless project delivery.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years in Project Planning and Cost Control, with at least 4 years in interior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; PMP/Primavera P6 an added advantage.
• 6–8 years in Project Planning, Cost Control, and Coordination; at least 4 years in Interior Fit-Out.
• Experience with commercial buildings, airports, hospitality, or mixed-use developments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project schedules and master plans for interior finishing works.
• Monitor progress against baselines; identify schedule risks; prepare recovery plans.
• Coordinate with consultants, designers, contractors, vendors, and client representatives.
• Prepare budgets and cash flow forecasts; track expenditures; identify overruns and corrective actions.
• Assess cost and schedule impacts from design changes; prepare variation orders and cost justifications.
• Prepare weekly/monthly MIS reports; develop dashboards for management review.
• Provide planning and commercial support to site execution teams; resolve site coordination issues.

Skills

Project Planning - Scheduling

Project Planning - Budgeting

Contractor Performance Management

Networking

Teamwork & Interpersonal influence

Stakeholder Focus

Entrepreneurship

Planning & Decision Making

Execution & Results

Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

PM Certifications

Job description

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end planning, scheduling, monitoring, cost control, budgeting, billing management, and stakeholder coordination for interior finishing projects. The role requires strong expertise in project controls, progress tracking, commercial management, change management, and reporting while supporting site execution activities to ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budget, and quality standards.

ORGANISATION CHART

Head Projects --> Team Member- Project Planning

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Planning & Scheduling

• Develop detailed project schedules and master programs for interior finishing works.
• Establish project milestones, critical paths, and resource-loaded schedules.
• Monitor project progress against approved baselines and identify schedule risks.
• Prepare look-ahead plans, recovery programs, and mitigation strategies for delayed activities.
• Track procurement, design, approvals, and execution activities to ensure schedule adherence.

1. Project Monitoring & Coordination

• Monitor overall project performance with respect to time, cost, and quality.
• Coordinate with consultants, design teams, contractors, vendors, and client representatives for timely resolution of project issues.
• Ensure seamless integration between design deliverables, procurement activities, and site execution.
• Conduct regular progress review meetings and maintain action trackers.

1. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare project budgets and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor project expenditures against approved budgets.
• Identify potential cost overruns and recommend corrective actions.
• Analyze project costs and maintain budget adherence throughout project lifecycle.
• Support commercial evaluations and procurement planning.

1. Billing & Commercial Management

• Verify contractor and vendor bills against executed quantities and contractual terms.
• Review RA Bills, BOQs, quantity variations, and work certifications.
• Monitor billing status, payment certifications, and cost commitments.
• Coordinate with finance and procurement teams for commercial closure activities.

1. Change Management & Variations

• Assess cost and schedule impacts arising from design revisions, additional scope, and site changes.
• Prepare variation orders, change requests, and supporting cost justifications.
• Maintain records of approved and pending change orders.
• Evaluate claims and manage commercial implications of project modifications.

1. Reporting & MIS

• Prepare weekly and monthly MIS reports highlighting project performance metrics.
• Develop dashboard reports for management review.
• Prepare project presentations covering schedule status, financial performance, key risks, and mitigation measures.
• Track project KPIs, productivity trends, and cost performance indicators.

1. Site Coordination & Execution Support

• Provide planning and commercial support to site execution teams.
• Coordinate with site engineers, contractors, and consultants to facilitate smooth execution.
• Conduct site visits to monitor progress and verify reported achievements.
• Support project teams in resolving site-related coordination issues.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day to day work.
• Interact with stake holders of the projects to understand their requirements and educate them on particular systems.
• Interact with external consultants, Vendors / contractors for design & smooth execution of the project.

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day to day work.
• Interacts with other departments & Airport teams for efficient coordination of works.
• Interact with Senior Management to apprise them about the progress of works.

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

• CAPEX works of upto Rs. 120 - 150 Cr / year

OTHER DIMENSIONS

• Civil, MEP, PEB works packages to be handled / managed

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Interior Design, or related discipline.
• PMP, Primavera P6, or Project Management certifications will be an added advantage.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 6-8 years of experience in Project Planning, Cost Control, and Project Coordination.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Interior Fit-Out / Interior Finishing Projects.
• Experience in commercial buildings, corporate offices, airports, hospitality, retail, or mixed-use developments preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Project Planning - Scheduling and Resource Management (Proficient)
• Project Planning - Budgeting and Costing (Proficient)
• Contractor Performance Management (Proficient)
• Networking
• Personal Effectiveness
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Stakeholder Focus
• Entrepreneurship
• Capability Building
• Social Awareness
• Planning & Decision Making
• Execution & Results
• Strategic Orientation
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Requirements: