Project Manager Civil

Canis Talent Solutions; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Canis Talent Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Chennai to lead interior design and construction projects end-to-end. You will plan scopes, schedules, and resources, coordinate with architects and contractors, and ensure client requirements are met with high quality.

You will manage budgets, timelines, and risks, supervise multi-disciplinary teams, and maintain thorough documentation for senior management and clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8-15 years of experience in Project Management.
• Experience in Interior Design / Fit-out / Architecture / Construction.
• Strong client handling and team management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel / MS Project / AutoCAD.
• Ability to manage projects within time, budget and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, schedules, milestones, and deliverables with clients and design teams.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and allocate resources.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Act as primary point of contact for clients and provide regular status updates.
• Lead internal teams including architects, designers, draftsmen, and 3D visualizers.
• Review drawings, details, specifications for accuracy and feasibility.
• Monitor budgets, billing, and cost control; drive value engineering where appropriate.
• Ensure milestones and final delivery deadlines are met; resolve delays proactively.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, permits, and approvals; maintain documentation.

Skills

Project management

Client handling

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Design coordination

Education

Any Graduate

8-15 years of experience in Project Management

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Role & responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Coordination

• Define project scope, schedules, milestones, and deliverables in coordination with clients and design teams.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

2. Client Communication & Relationship Management

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients.
• Conduct regular client meetings, presentations, and project status updates.
• Understand client requirements and ensure they are reflected in design and execution.

3. Team Leadership & Supervision

• Lead internal project teams including architects, designers, draftsmen, and 3D visualizers.
• Assign responsibilities and monitor team performance.
• Facilitate collaboration and resolve project-related issues.

4. Design Oversight & Quality Control

• Oversee design development to ensure alignment with client requirements and project standards.
• Review architectural drawings, details, and specifications for accuracy and feasibility.
• Ensure design quality and consistency throughout all project stages.

5. Budget & Cost Management

• Monitor project budgets and control costs.
• Coordinate with finance teams for billing, cost tracking, and resource planning.
• Manage value engineering without compromising design intent.

6. Scheduling & Deadline Management

• Ensure project milestones and final delivery deadlines are achieved.
• Identify and resolve delays, conflicts, and roadblocks proactively.
• Maintain updated project schedules and progress reports.

7. Regulatory Compliance & Approvals

• Coordinate with consultants and authorities for permits and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes and statutory requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of required documents.

8. Risk Management

• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Handle stakeholder disputes and project issues professionally.

9. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project documentation including contracts, meeting minutes, drawings, change orders, and communication records.
• Prepare regular project progress reports for senior management and clients.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Any Graduate.
• Minimum 8 15 years of experience in Project Management.
• Experience in Interior Design / Fit-out / Architecture / Construction.
• Strong client handling and team management skills.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, budgeting and cost control.
• Good knowledge of design coordination, quality control and site execution.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel / MS Project / AutoCAD.
• Ability to manage projects within time, budget and quality standards.