Lead - Pre-Constructions Operations

Space Matrix

Gurugram District

On-site

INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Space Matrix is seeking a Team Lead - Pre-Construction Operations to drive end-to-end readiness across Pan India projects. You will lead a central team coordinating with Design, Procurement, PMO, Commercial, Finance, MEP, vendors, and clients to ensure timely closure of milestones and smooth project delivery.

The role requires a proactive leader who can identify risks early, resolve cross-functional bottlenecks, and build strong relationships to ensure predictable project outcomes.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in Corporate Interior Fit-Out, Design & Build.
Strong understanding of Pre-Construction, Procurement, Design Coordination, Vendor Management, Commercials, and Project Delivery.
Proven experience managing multiple projects across regions.

Responsibilities

Lead a central Pre-Construction Operations team and drive accountability across regions.
Coordinate with Design, Procurement, PMO, Commercial, Finance, MEP, Vendors, and Clients to ensure timely closure of milestones.
Identify risks early and develop mitigation plans with leadership.
Drive vendor onboarding and procurement planning to meet schedules.

Skills

Pre-Construction

Procurement

Design Coordination

Vendor Management

Project Delivery

Leadership

Tools

Project management tool

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Space Matrix is a leading ‘Workplace Design and Build’ consultancy that specializes in creating innovative, sustainable, and human-centric work environments. SMG aims to revolutionise the interior design industry by pioneering DesignTech and offering innovative interior design and building design solutions that cater to the workplace, hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors.

Established in 2001 and headquartered in Singapore, we have a strong presence across APAC and beyond, we have more than 600 employees across 16 offices. We are a proud Great Place to Work certified company 7 years in a row.

Please visit www.spacematrix.com to learn more.

About The Role

The Team Lead - Pre-Construction Operations will be responsible for driving end-to-end Pre-Construction readiness across Pan India projects, ensuring all activities are completed withindefined timelines and without impacting the overall project delivery schedule.The role will lead a central team responsible for coordinating with Design, Procurement, Project Management, Commercial, Finance, MEP, Vendors, and Clients to ensure timely closure of all pre-construction milestones, vendor onboarding, procurement planning, and long-lead material readiness.This position requires a highly proactive leader who can identify risks early, resolve cross-functional bottlenecks, and build strong relationships with industry partners to ensure predictable project delivery.

What Makes The Role Successful

Pre-Construction Governance

Lead and drive all Pre-Construction activities across Pan India projects.
Ensure timely closure of all pre-construction milestones without impacting project delivery

schedules.

Monitor project readiness from Project Award until Construction Kick-off/ closure of all Pre

con activities

Cross Functional Coordination

Drive alignment between Design, Procurement, PMO, Commercial, Finance, MEP, T&C, and

Project teams.

Escalate critical risks with mitigation plans to leadership before they impact execution.

Procurement & Vendor Readiness

Ensure timely vendor onboarding and commercial closure for all work packages.
Drive issuance of Purchase Orders for all long-lead and critical packages within defined SLAs.
Monitor vendor commitments on production schedules and material deliveries.
Build and maintain strong relationships with key OEMs, manufacturers, and strategic suppliers

across the corporate interior fit-out industry.

Material Planning & Delivery

Ensure long-lead materials are identified during project initiation.
Track end-to-end material movement from design approval to vendor onboarding, production,

dispatch, and site delivery.

Minimize procurement-related delays through proactive planning and stakeholder coordination.

Digital Governance

Drive 100% adoption of Project management Tool for all pre-construction activities.
Ensure all project information is updated in real time to provide accurate visibility to

leadership.

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Lead a central Pre-Construction Operations team and drive accountability across regions.
Standardize processes, establish SLAs, and continuously improve project delivery workflows.

Key Success Measures (KPIs)

Pre-Construction milestones achieved as per baseline schedule.
Zero project delays attributable to pre-construction dependencies.
Timely closure of Design, BOQs, GFCs, Vendor Onboarding, and Purchase Orders.
Long-lead material procurement completed within planned timelines.
Reduction in procurement and vendor onboarding cycle times.
100% BigFish adoption and real-time project updates.
Reduction in leadership escalations arising from pre-construction delays.
Vendor performance and on-time delivery compliance.
Accuracy and timeliness of Pan India project dashboards.
Internal stakeholder satisfaction across PM, Design, Procurement, and Leadership.

What We’re Looking For

10+ years of experience in Corporate Interior Fit-Out, Design & Build.
Strong understanding of Pre-Construction, Procurement, Design Coordination, Vendor

Management, Commercials, and Project Delivery.