PROJECT MANAGER – ARCHITECTURAL METAL, GLASS & SIGNAGE

SD Industries, LLC; Karnataka; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

SD Industries, LLC is seeking a technically strong and hands-on Project Manager to support construction projects from planning through closeout. The role requires coordination between clients, engineers, vendors, fabricators, subcontractors, and field teams, with a solid engineering foundation and practical field experience.

Ideal candidates will manage project lifecycle, prepare BOQs, RFQs, RFIs, and submittals, and maintain schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Electronics & Communication).
• Diploma followed by B.E./B.Tech through lateral entry highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects from award through final closeout.
• Review drawings, specifications, scope documents, and project requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and milestones.
• Prepare and review BOQs, RFQs, RFIs, submittals, and related project documentation.
• Coordinate with General Contractors, Owners, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Subcontractors, Vendors, and field teams.
• Monitor budgets, procurement, production progress, and field activities.
• Identify change orders and RFIs; track open items to prevent delays.
• Assist with change-order pricing and submission.

Skills

Engineering foundation

Field experience

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Diploma with lateral entry (B.E./B.Tech)

Job description

Project Manager – Construction

SD Industries, LLC (SDI) is seeking a technically strong and hands-on Project Manager to support construction projects from initial planning and procurement through fabrication, installation, closeout, and final completion.

We are looking for someone with a solid engineering foundation, practical field experience, and the ability to coordinate effectively between clients, engineers, vendors, fabricators, subcontractors, and field teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate projects from award through final closeout.


• Review construction drawings, specifications, scope documents, and project requirements.


• Understand and manage the complete construction project lifecycle, including:


• Planning and scope review


• Engineering and shop drawings


• Material takeoffs and BOQs


• RFQs and vendor procurement


• Submittals and approvals


• Fabrication coordination


• Delivery and logistics


• Field installation


• Inspections, punch lists, and closeout


• Prepare and review BOQs, RFQs, RFIs, submittals, and related project documentation.


• Consolidate material quantities from multiple drawings and specifications for procurement.


• Identify suitable vendors and suppliers and prepare clear RFQ communications.


• Coordinate material sourcing, pricing, availability, and delivery requirements.


• Identify situations requiring:


• RFIs


• Material substitutions


• Change orders


• Additional client or consultant clarification


• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including:


• General Contractors


• Owners


• Architects


• Engineers


• Consultants


• Subcontractors


• Vendors


• Fabrication teams


• Field installation teams


• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.


• Prepare basic Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project schedules using Excel, Gantt charts, or project management software.


• Understand scheduling concepts including dependencies, milestones, and critical path.


• Monitor project budgets, procurement status, production progress, and field activities.


• Track open items and proactively follow up with responsible parties to prevent delays.


• Coordinate between office and field teams to resolve technical and construction-related issues.


• Maintain organized project documentation and provide clear progress updates to management and clients.


• Assist with change-order identification, documentation, pricing coordination, and submission.


• Support multiple active projects while maintaining priorities and deadlines.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, with preference in the following order:

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronics & Communication Engineering

• Diploma followed by B.E./B.Tech through lateral entry is highly preferred, particularly where the diploma provided practical technical exposure.


• Relevant additional technical or construction-related training is a plus.

Experience

• Ideally up to approximately 4 years of relevant construction experience.


• Strong preference for candidates with approximately:


• 2+ years of hands-on field/site experience, and


• Additional experience in project coordination, engineering coordination, or project management.


• Experience may be from any construction sector; specific experience in architectural metals, glazing, signage, or ornamental metals is preferred but not mandatory.


• Candidates must have practical construction experience rather than exclusively software/IT project management experience.

Technical Knowledge

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

• Construction drawings and specifications


• BOQ – Bill of Quantities


• RFQ – Request for Quotation


• RFI – Request for Information


• Material takeoffs


• Procurement and vendor coordination


• Submittals and approvals


• Construction project lifecycle


• Change orders


• Material substitutions


• Project schedules


• Work Breakdown Structures


• Critical path concepts


• Field installation coordination


• Project closeout

Communication & Professional Skills

• Good written and spoken English communication skills.


• Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


• Able to explain project issues logically and concisely.


• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.


• Comfortable communicating with clients, vendors, engineers, and field personnel.


• Able to work in a fast-moving, growing organization where responsibilities may evolve.


• Practical, resourceful, and willing to learn new systems and processes as required.


• Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has genuine construction field exposure and understands how work is executed onsite.


• Has transitioned from field or engineering work into project coordination/management.


• Can read drawings and convert information into actionable quantities, RFQs, procurement requirements, and schedules.


• Understands how the different stakeholders in a construction project interact.


• Can independently research materials and vendors.


• Is comfortable managing multiple moving parts rather than working within a narrowly defined role.


• Demonstrates continuous learning that is directly applicable to their work.


• Has remained actively involved in engineering or construction and kept their technical knowledge current.

PMP or other formal project-management certification is not required for this position. Practical construction knowledge, field experience, technical capability, communication skills, and the ability to manage projects effectively will carry greater weight.