Project Manager

Simpliwork; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpliwork Offices Private Limited in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Manager/Manager - Projects to own end-to-end delivery across the region. The role requires strong technical expertise in C&I/MEP, vendor governance, and cross-functional leadership to manage multiple high-volume fit-out projects.

You will oversee due diligence through handover, ensure brand standards and client experience, mentor project teams, and coordinate with leasing, BD, and operations to drive timely, compliant project

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of commercial workspace projects with deep understanding of managed office operations.
• Minimum 8+ years of project management experience in workspace/commercial interior fit-out industry.
• Experience with managed office operators, commercial developers, IPCs, or reputed D&B firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery for regional projects ensuring timelines, cost control, and quality benchmarks.
• Act as regional escalation point for design conflicts, vendor issues, risk mitigation, and decision-making.
• Review project drawings, BOQs, specifications with full ownership; drive design freeze.
• Oversee daily execution through regional teams ensuring quality, safety, and sequencing efficiency.
• Act as primary senior interface for clients during execution and handover.
• Ensure statutory approvals are planned and closed on time.
• Present region-wise dashboards, progress reports, and risk registers.

Skills

Leadership experience

Client handling

Communication skills

Planning & documentation

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

MEP specialization

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

The Senior Manager/Manager - Projects will take complete ownership of project delivery across the assigned region within Simpliwork’s managed workspace portfolio. This leadership role requires strong technical expertise, multi-stakeholder coordination, strategic planning, and the ability to manage multiple high-volume fit-out projects simultaneously.

The role ensures seamless delivery from due diligence to handover, maintaining brand standards, operational readiness, and client experience excellence. Strong knowledge of C&I / MEP, commercial fit-outs, compliance, and vendor governance is essential.

Role & Responsibilities:

1. Regional Project Ownership & Leadership

• Lead end-to-end delivery for all regional projects ensuring timelines, cost control, and quality benchmarks.
• Act as the regional escalation point for design conflicts, vendor issues, risk mitigation, and decision-making.
• Ensure adherence to Simpliwork’s brand standards, specifications, and project delivery frameworks.
• Mentor and guide Assistant Managers, Site Managers, and project teams for consistent performance.
• Conduct comprehensive technical due diligence of buildings and floors assessing services, risks, infra gaps, and suitability for proposed layouts.
• Support Leasing & BD teams during client pitches by validating feasibility, providing technical inputs, and risk assessments.
• Present due diligence findings to management with clear recommendations and mitigation plans.
• Review landlord-provided infrastructure for HVAC, electrical, fire systems, plumbing, IT/ELV, etc.

3. Design Coordination & Strategic Planning

• Review, validate, and approve all project drawings, BOQs, specifications with full ownership.
• Drive design freeze by coordinating with internal design, consultants, architects, and stakeholders.
• Review and finalize project milestones, procurement plans, phasing strategies, and execution methodologies.
• Ensure designs comply with statutory norms and Simpliwork’s operational requirements.
• Support procurement with technical inputs, material validations, and vendor onboarding.
• Align procurement timelines with construction schedules, ensuring zero delays.
• Review SOWs, SLAs, deliverables, and commercial structures to ensure vendor accountability.
• Monitor vendor performance and identify gaps early for corrective actions.

5. Project Execution & Monitoring

• Oversee daily execution through regional teams, ensuring quality, safety, and sequencing efficiency.
• Resolve on-ground challenges with quick, logical decision-making and escalation management.
• Implement value engineering solutions without compromising quality or timelines.
• Maintain strict QC/QA controls; ensure approved makes/models are used without deviation.

6. Client, Consultant & Internal Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary senior interface for clients during execution and handover.
• Conduct weekly/monthly reviews with clients, consultants, and internal leadership.
• Ensure clear communication on risks, progress, dependencies, and actionable updates.
• Manage walkthroughs, variations, and align solutions to client needs while protecting commercial interests.

7. Compliance, Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure all statutory approvals - fire, electrical, occupancy readiness—are planned and closed on time.
• Maintain robust documentation including MOMs, trackers, approvals, deviation logs, commissioning reports, and DLP records.
• Present region-wise dashboards, progress reports, and risk registers to Regional Lead/VP.

8. Handover & Transition to Operations

• Ensure all projects are delivered defect-free, fully commissioned, compliance-ready, and operational.
• Oversee final QA/QC checks, testing & commissioning, as-built documentation, and DLP setup.
• Ensure a structured transition to Operations with complete readiness of all services.

Skill Set Required

• Strong knowledge of commercial workspace projects with deep understanding of managed office operations.
• Proven leadership experience in managing large teams and multi-city project portfolios.
• Strong MEP, technical audit, and design interpretation capabilities.
• Excellent client-handling, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, research, and documentation capabilities.
• Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD, and construction/project management software.

Experience (Years) required:

• Minimum 8+ years of project management experience in workspace/commercial interior fit-out industry.
• Experience with managed office operators, commercial developers, IPCs, or reputed D&B firms preferred.

Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; MEP specialization preferred.