Regional Director - South

Ascentis Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Gratuity

EPF

Variable pay linked to project results

Site-specific allowances

Job summary

Ascentis Group Bengaluru is seeking an experienced leader to drive Business Development and P&L across the region, building relationships with developers, owners, operators, and institutional clients.

You will own regional revenue targets, oversee project delivery, lead recruitment, and ensure disciplined pricing, margin management, and cash flow across projects.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in construction project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or P&L role.
• Demonstrated business development track record, with an established network across developers, hospitality groups, and institutional clients.
• International experience (>3yrs) is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading project through pre-construction phase.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with developers, owners, operators, and other key stakeholders to generate early project leads.
• Prepare proposals and convert opportunities into signed contracts.
• Oversee delivery of project management services across regional assignments, monitoring team performance and deliverables.
• Review client-facing project reports and lead client presentations and steering committee meetings.
• Implement and improve internal processes ensuring consistency across projects and adherence to service standards.
• Lead recruitment for the region and coordinate with HR on team deployment and mobility.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

P&L management

Stakeholder management

Pricing & margin management

Communication & presentation

Education

BArch

BE

BTech

Post-graduate degree advantageous

Job description

• Develop and maintain relationships with developers, owners, operators, and other key stakeholders to generate early project leads, prepare proposals, and convert opportunities into signed contracts.
• Own the regional revenue target and P&L. Drive profitability through disciplined pricing, resource planning, and margin management.
• Lead recruitment for the region and coordinate with HR on team deployment and mobility across projects.
• Manage billing and collections in coordination with the Finance department, ensuring healthy cash flow and timely realisation of fees.

Role & Responsibilities

Business Development & P&L Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with developers, owners, operators, and other key stakeholders to generate early project leads, prepare proposals, and convert opportunities into signed contracts.
• Own the regional revenue target and P&L. Drive profitability through disciplined pricing, resource planning, and margin management.
• Lead recruitment for the region and coordinate with HR on team deployment and mobility across projects.
• Manage billing and collections in coordination with the Finance department, ensuring healthy cash flow and timely realisation of fees.

Project Delivery

• Oversee delivery of project management services across all regional assignments — monitoring project team performance, quality of deliverables, and compliance with Ascentis' HSE policy and brand standards.
• Personally review all client-facing project reports and lead key client presentations and steering committee meetings.
• Implement and continuously improve internal processes, ensuring consistency across projects and adherence to Ascentis' service standards.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Provide advice, coaching, and structured training to project teams. Drive individual and team performance through clear KRAs and regular feedback.
• Build a strong regional bench by identifying and developing high-potential talent, and by championing Ascentis' company values across the team.
• Promote the adoption of digital tools within project workflows to strengthen delivery quality and team productivity.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• BArch, BE, or BTech. Post-graduate degree is a plus.
• 15+ years in construction project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or P&L role.
• Demonstrated business development track record, with an established network across developers, hospitality groups, and institutional clients.
• International experience (>3yrs) is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading project through pre-construction phase.

Required Skills

• A good leader able to motivate teams and develop constructive relationships with clients, employees, and stakeholders.
• Process driven with good attention to details.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Sound judgement, commercial instinct, and the ability to represent Ascentis with credibility at senior client level.

Benefits

Ascentis is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value talent, integrity, and professionalism, and all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a respectful and supportive work environment for everyone.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in full statutory compliance, including our contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to ensure your long-term financial security. In addition to mandated Gratuity for your dedicated service, we provide competitive variable pay structures tied to project performance, comprehensive medical and accidental insurance, and site-specific allowances wherever applicable.