Project Manager - Buildings

Khatib & Alami International; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Khatib & Alami (K&A) in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of design projects, overseeing schedules, costs, quality, and risks from concept to construction documentation. The role demands strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-discipline coordination.

You will drive project planning, WBS, and resource assignment, ensuring QA/QC and timely tender support. PMP certification is essential; Master’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture required.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or MBA preferred.
• PMP Certification mandatory.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design projects (Buildings preferred).
• Knowledge of QA/QC processes and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design project delivery, including schedule, cost, quality, risk, and client management.
• Develop PM plans covering scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and risk for non-complex projects.
• Define work breakdown structures and critical paths.
• Lead project kick-off meetings and align stakeholders.
• Oversee design teams from concept to construction documentation.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders for integrated design delivery.
• Manage sub-consultants and procurement inputs to meet scope and budget.
• Ensure QA through design reviews and compliance with standards.
• Support tendering activities with documentation and bid queries.
• Assist during construction with RFIs and design issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or MBA (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

The Project Manager is a senior member of the Project Management team at K&A, Bangalore, responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of design projects. This includes overseeing team and technical management, as well as ensuring effective control of schedules, costs, quality, and risks throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end design projects, including schedule, cost, quality, risk, team, and client management.
• Develop project management plans covering scope, timelines, budgets, resources, and risk for non-complex projects.
• Define work breakdown structures, project activities, and critical paths.
• Lead project kick-off meetings and ensure stakeholder alignment.
• Oversee design teams across all stages—from concept to construction documentation.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external stakeholders to ensure integrated design delivery.
• Manage sub-consultants and procurement inputs to meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Ensure quality assurance through design reviews, validations, and compliance with company standards.
• Support tendering activities, including documentation, bid queries, and evaluation processes.
• Assist during construction/supervision phase, including handling RFIs and resolving design issues.

Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architecture.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Business Administration (preferred).

Skills & Certification

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proficiency in project planning, scheduling, cost control, and risk management.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary design projects (Buildings preferred).
• Knowledge of design coordination across disciplines (Structural, MEP, etc.).
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes and design review procedures.
• Working knowledge of project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera) and design tools.
• PMP Certification Must

Core Competencies

• Strong expertise in building and architectural design with comprehensive project management knowledge.
• Proven ability in budget control, risk management, and quality assurance.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities.