Project Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in Chennai to take full ownership of large commercial and residential base build projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive budgets, procurement, and schedule, while ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance across all activities.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, risk management, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with PM focus or experience.
• PMP certification preferred; strong project management credentials.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams on large-scale base build projects.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of large commercial and residential base build projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams including contractors, consultants, and architects.
• Manage budgets, procurement, risk, and schedule; ensure quality and safety compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Budget control

Vendor management

Communication

Education

B.E. Civil Engineering

PMP Certification

M.S./MBA in PM (preferred)

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

AutoCAD

Excel

Job description

Job TitleProject ManagerJob Description SummaryThis role involves full ownership of end-to-end project delivery, leading multidisciplinary teams to successfully execute commercial and residential base build projects. The Project Lead is accountable for planning, execution, budgeting, procurement, quality, safety, and stakeholder end-to-end co-ordination and monitoring, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget. The position demands strong leadership, strategic planning, risk management, and cost optimization skills to achieve operational excellence and client satisfaction.Job DescriptionAbout the Role:Take full ownership of large-scale commercial and residential base build projects from initiation to completionDevelop and implement strategic project plans, detailed schedules, and budgetsLead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams including contractors, consultants, architects, and internal stakeholdersOversee procurement processes, contract administration, and vendor managementEnsure compliance with quality, safety, statutory, and regulatory standards across all project activitiesIdentify, assess, and mitigate project risks, and implement proactive corrective actionsMonitor project performance using KPIs, dashboards, and progress reports, ensuring timely course correctionMaintain proactive communication with clients, investors, and stakeholders, providing regular updates and addressing concernsResolve critical project issues and conflicts efficiently to prevent delays and cost overrunsOptimize resource allocation and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiencyDrive cost management, budget control, and financial accountability across all projectsEnsure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while maintaining high standards of quality and client satisfactionMaintain comprehensive project documentation, including reports, contracts, approvals, and compliance recordsPromote best practices, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across all project teamsAbout You:B.E. in Civil Engineering with a master’s degree in project management (PMP certification preferred/required)12 to 18 Years & above of relevant experienceShould have completed at least 8 - 10 institutional/University/residential along with infra works projects end to end during the tenureCandidate working with Project Management Consultancy would be preferredTechnical awareness of civil, electro-mechanical, and architectural worksExcellent organizational and motivational skillsOutstanding attention to detail and observation abilityExceptional communication and interpersonal abilitiesWhy join Cushman & Wakefield?As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;Being part of a growing global company;Career development and a promote from within culture;An organisation committed to Diversity and InclusionWe're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”