Project Co-ordinator - US Construction

Novel Office; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Novel Office in Bengaluru, Karnataka is seeking a Civil/Mechanical project professional to review architectural plans and prepare floor plans, estimates, and schedules for residential and commercial projects.

You will read construction drawings, coordinate with US-based project teams, contractors, and vendors, and track progress against scope, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations. Experience with US clients is a plus; willingness to work a US shift (6:00 PM to 3:00 AM IST) is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, estimation, scheduling, and plan preparation.
• Ability to read construction drawings and technical documents.
• Familiarity with residential/commercial construction processes and codes.
• Willingness to work US shift (6:00 PM–3:00 AM IST).

Responsibilities

• Review plans, layouts, specifications, and codes to identify planning issues.
• Prepare floor plans, takeoffs, estimates, and project schedules.
• Coordinate with US-based project teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to align timelines and deliverables.
• Track progress against scope, budget, and quality; provide updates.

Skills

Project management

Estimating

Scheduling

Reading drawings

Cross-team coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans, layouts, finishes, specifications, and building codes to understand project requirements and identify potential issues at the planning stage.
• Prepare and review floor plans, material takeoffs, quantity estimates, cost estimates, and project schedules for residential and commercial projects.
• Read, interpret, and coordinate information from construction drawings, architectural plans, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Work closely with US-based project teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure requirements, timelines, and deliverables are clearly understood.
• Track project progress against scope, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations, and provide regular updates to the relevant teams.
• Coordinate project activities from planning and estimation through execution, ensuring smooth communication between all stakeholders.
• Ensure project plans and execution are aligned with applicable building codes, regulations, specifications, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, estimates, schedules, and progress records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in evaluating changes in scope, materials, quantities, and costs and communicate their impact on project timelines and budgets.

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred but any graduates can apply.
• Experience in project management, construction estimation, scheduling, quantity takeoffs, and plan preparation.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents.
• Knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction processes and building codes.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience working with US-based construction projects or clients will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to work in a US shift - 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM IST.