Manager

Peerless General Finance & Investment Company Limited; Kolkata Metropolitan Area; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Peerless General Finance & Investment Company Limited leads end-to-end construction project execution in Kolkata, overseeing site supervision, safety, quality, budget control and stakeholder coordination to ensure on-time delivery with regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds BE/BTech in Civil Engineering with 8–10 years of core construction experience, including 5–7 years in a leadership role within Real Estate Developers, Mass Housing or infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• BE or B-Tech in Civil Engineering.
• 8–10 years core construction experience.
• 5–7 years in a leading role.
• Experience in Real Estate Developers, Mass Housing or Building Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Site supervision and execution: oversee daily construction activities and ensure adherence to architectural/structural plans.
• Quality control & safety: enforce OH&S standards and ensure materials meet specifications; manage punch lists.
• Budget & cost management: monitor monthly cashflow vs budget; manage contractors and change orders.
• Compliance & administration: ensure adherence to zoning laws, building codes, and regulatory approvals; secure licenses.
• Stakeholder communication: provide progress reports to senior management; resolve disputes between architects, consultants, PMC and others.

Skills

Project management

Construction supervision

Budgeting

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Education

BE/BTech Civil Engineering

Job description

This role leads the end-to-end execution of the project, ensuring effective budget control, seamless coordination among vendors and stakeholders, and on-time delivery with uncompromising quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Site Supervision & Execution:

• Daily Monitoring: Conducting regular walk-throughs to oversee daily construction activities and verifying that all work aligns with approved architectural and structural plans.
• Resource Allocation: Ensuring that labor, heavy machinery, and construction materials are effectively deployed and readily available on-site.
• Progress Tracking: Using work breakdown structures and project dashboards to track milestones and hold the site team accountable to the baseline schedule.

2. Quality Control & Safety:

• Safety Compliance: Enforcing rigorous occupational health and safety (OH&S) standards to minimize on-site accidents and liabilities.
• Quality Standards: Performing continuous quality checks to ensure raw materials meet specifications and structural integrity is maintained.
• Punch Lists: Compiling and resolving final "punch list" items or snagging lists before handing over the property to the valued end-users.

3. Budget & Cost Management:

• Cost Monitoring: Tracking monthly cashflow of the project expenditures against the project budget to prevent costly overruns.
• Vendor Management: Managing on-site contractors, sub-trades, and suppliers, ensuring they fulfil the terms of their agreements.
• Change Orders: Managing and negotiating any design modifications or change orders requested by stakeholders on-site.

4. Compliance & Administration:

• Regulatory Adherence: Ensuring all construction practices comply with local zoning laws, building codes, and environmental regulations.
• Permits & Licenses: Working alongside legal teams to secure and maintain all necessary state or municipal licenses and operational approvals.

5. Stakeholder Communication:

• Reporting: Providing accurate, routine progress reports to senior management regarding site status and financial forecasts.
• Problem Resolution: Acting as the central point of contact on the ground to quickly resolve disputes or delays between architects, consultants, PMC and other stakeholders.

Job Requirements:

Educational Qualification:

• BE or B-Tech in Civil Engineering

Work Experience:

• 8 to 10 years of core construction experience and out of this 5-7 years in a leading role.
• Industry Preference: Must have experience working within the Real Estate Developers, Mass Housing projects or Building Infrastructure industries.