Role & responsibilities
R R Dabhade And Associates (RRDAA) is a fast-growing turnkey interior fitout contracting firm specializing in corporate, industrial, and institutional fitout projects.
We are looking for a highly disciplined, hands-on Senior Project Manager / Operations Lead to take complete end-to-end ownership of project execution, quality control, client billing, and vendor delivery across our active fitout sites in the PCMC / Chakan / Talegaon / Pune region.
This role is meant for a execution-focused professional with deep technical domain knowledge in fitouts who thrives in a lean, high-ownership environment without requiring heavy administrative overhead.
Key Responsibilities
1. Site Execution & Quality Management
- Take 100% ownership of site delivery, ensuring zero-defect quality across civil, POP, joinery, modular furniture, electrical, HVAC, and finishing works.
- Maintain strict baseline project schedules (Gantt Charts / MS Projects / Excel Lookaheads) and enforce daily labor & vendor output on floor.
- Conduct daily morning huddles with site supervisors and sub-contractors to align daily targets.
2. Client Management & Billing
- Serve as the primary technical point-of-contact for clients, Project Management Consultants (PMCs), and Architects during site execution.
- Manage joint measurements, prepare and submit RA (Running Account) Bills on time, and push for quick client certifications.
- Track and handle variations, client scope changes, and extra items proactively with proper documentation.
3. Vendor & Procurement Coordination
- Coordinate with internal estimation/purchase team for timely procurement and delivery of materials on site to eliminate idle site time.
- Review sub-contractor bills against actual physical progress before recommending payment certifications.
- Maintain high standards of site safety, housekeeping, and material storage.
4. Team Leadership & Reporting
- Guide and manage junior execution engineers/site leads to build high discipline on floor.
- Conduct weekly project cost-to-complete reviews with the Founder to track gross margins and schedule variance.
Desired Candidate Profile
- - Education: Degree / Diploma in Civil Engineering or Interior Design.
- - Experience: 812 years of hands-on experience exclusively in Turnkey Commercial / Corporate / Institutional Interior Fitout projects (PMC or Contracting background preferred).
- - Technical Expertise: Strong command over BOQs, technical drawings, material specifications, quantity take-offs, and client RA billing cycles.
- - Software Proficiency: AutoCAD, MS Excel (Advanced), MS Project / Basic Scheduling tools.
- - Mindset: Highly proactive, self-driven, excellent communication skills (English, Hindi, Marathi), with zero tolerance for sub-standard site quality or safety delays.
- - Mobility: Must possess a 2-wheeler/vehicle for frequent site visits within the PCMC / Talegaon / Chakan corridor.
What We Offer
- High operational autonomy and direct visibility with management.
- Performance-linked incentives over fixed compensation based on successful, on-time, and profitable project deliveries.
- A fast-track growth opportunity as the firm expands its footprint.