Operations Manager

Nibav Lifts; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Nibav Lifts in Chennai seeks an Operations Manager for Commercial Interiors & Fit-Outs to lead end-to-end delivery of office and retail fit-out projects, from planning and procurement through site execution and client handover. The role focuses on completing projects on time, within budget and to quality standards.

You will manage plans, budgets, BOQs, procurement, vendor coordination and contract administration while ensuring safety, quality and client satisfaction across multi-location sites.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in commercial interiors, workplace or retail fit-out projects.
• Proven track record of delivering multiple projects end to end.
• Strong knowledge of interior fit-out works, MEP coordination and site execution.
• Experience in budgeting, BOQ preparation, procurement and vendor management.
• Good understanding of contracts, variations and commercial management.
• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera, AutoCAD and MS Excel.
• Strong communication, leadership and client-handling skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of commercial office and retail fit-out projects on a design & build model.
• Prepare project plans, schedules and budgets, and track progress against them.
• Manage BOQs, cost control, variations and billing.
• Lead procurement, vendor evaluation, tendering and contractor management.
• Coordinate civil, interior and MEP works with designers, consultants and site teams.
• Handle contract administration, change orders and claims.
• Ensure quality control, safety compliance, snagging and timely handover.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing regular progress reports.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate site resources effectively.
• Identify project risks early and drive solutions to protect cost and timelines.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Communication

Leadership

Client handling

Travel readiness

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Diploma (relevant experience considered)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Job description

Operations Manager - Commercial Interiors & Fit-Outs

Location: Chennai, Palavakkam

Experience: 5 - 8 years

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Education: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering (Diploma with relevant experience considered)

Role Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of commercial interior and retail fit-out projects, from planning and procurement through site execution and client handover, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget and to quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end execution of commercial office and retail fit-out projects on a design & build model
• Prepare project plans, schedules and budgets, and track progress against them
• Manage BOQs, cost control, variations and billing
• Lead procurement, vendor evaluation, tendering and contractor management
• Coordinate civil, interior and MEP works with designers, consultants and site teams
• Handle contract administration, change orders and claims
• Ensure quality control, safety compliance, snagging and timely handover
• Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing regular progress reports
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and allocate site resources effectively
• Identify project risks early and drive solutions to protect cost and timelines

Requirements

• 5 - 8 years of experience in commercial interiors, workplace or retail fit-out projects
• Proven track record of delivering multiple projects end to end
• Strong knowledge of interior fit-out works, MEP coordination and site execution
• Experience in budgeting, BOQ preparation, procurement and vendor management
• Good understanding of contracts, variations and commercial management
• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera, AutoCAD and MS Excel
• Strong communication, leadership and client-handling skills
• Willingness to travel to project sites

Preferred

• Experience with design & build firms, PMC companies or retail rollout projects
• Experience with multi-location projects