Senior Manager - Construction

Godrej Properties; Mumbai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Childcare benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Health insurance

Job summary

Godrej Properties Limited is seeking a Senior Manager - Projects in Mumbai to lead high-rise developments from budgeting through execution. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams, manage contractor relationships, and ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

The role requires BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 15+ years in real estate project management, strong communication skills, and expertise in MS Project and value engineering.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering (essential).
• 15+ years of experience in project management within real estate.
• Experience with high-rise construction projects and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-rise projects from budgeting to execution, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Manage contractor and vendor relationships and ensure adherence to contracts and cost controls.
• Monitor project progress, prepare detailed plans and schedules, and report to the Operations Head and Regional Head.
• Lead procurement coordination with design teams and PMC consultants to meet material milestones.
• Conduct regular progress reviews and resolve bottlenecks to keep projects on track.

Skills

High-rise projects

Contractor management

Real estate development

Construction management

Project management

Communication skills

Education

BE/B.Tech Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Job Title: Senior Manager Projects

Job Type: Permanent, Full-tie

Function: Operations

Business: Godrej Properties Limited

Location: Mumbai (Kandivali)

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG) At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries. https://www.godrejindustries.com/ About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL) Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability. www.godrejproperties.com

About the role As a Senior Project Manager at Godrej Properties, you'll oversee high-rise projects from budgeting to execution, ensuring quality and timely delivery while collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing contractor relationships to achieve project success.

Key responsibilities

1. Project financial management- Track spends against the allocated project budget and control costs within budget (bills and payments)- Certify the bills of consultants, contractors and vendors- Follow up with Accounts to ensure timely payments
2. Contractor and vendor management- Identify suitable contractors, consultants and vendors for various contracts- Conduct a comparative analysis of shortlisted vendors and make recommendations- Provide technical/work scope inputs to Contracts and Budgeting teams to prepare contracts and costing- Follow up with Contracts for sign-off on agreements, Letters of Intent (LOIs) and work orders
3. Project monitoring and execution- Completely responsible for monitoring and executing the project from the design stage through execution until the final handover to the customer- Provide the scope of work that is awarded, including accountabilities and authorities- Prepare detailed project plans, including work schedules and risk mitigation plans, in coordination with project management consultants- Ensure adherence to quality parameters, standards, and compliance- Participate in the joint procurement process, coordinating with project management consultants and contractors- Conduct weekly review meetings with contractors and project management consultants on work progress, construction schedule, design, or quality issues- Identify issues hampering project progress and resolve project-related issues or bottlenecks
4. Material procurement and tracking- Obtain materials from the purchase department- Follow up with project management consultants on the schedule of materials required- Coordinate with contracts for fulfilment of material requirements and collaborate with design and the Regional Head as needed
5. Progress monitoring and reporting- Track and monitor the progress of construction activities concerning final drawings, design, construction schedule and budget- Conduct daily meetings with team members to discuss progress and issues- Monitor the quality of work by conducting visual inspections regularly and scrutinising reports from PMC consultants and project managers- Prepare monthly reports on project updates and update the Operations Head and Regional Head

Who are we looking for?

Education:

• BE/B. Tech in Civil Engineering

Experience:

• 15+ years of experience in project management within the real estate sector

Skills:

• Proven experience in high-rise projects in the real estate sector
• Experience in managing consultants and contractors to achieve goals, objectives and schedules
• Strong understanding of the real estate development business, construction management, project management and new technologies in the construction industry
• Knowledge of the latest technologies and materials, including value engineering and MS Project
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal and computer skills

Whats in it for you?

Be an equal parent Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners

• 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers
• 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Coverage for childbirth and fertility treatment

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses Coverage for gender reassignment surgery and hormone replacement therapy Community partnerships and advocacy Persons with Disability (PwD) care

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options Elder care for those who might need to extend support to senior family members Preventative healthcare support Outpatient Department (OPD) coverage, including vaccinations, dental, vision, etc. Uncapped sick leave Flexible work options, including remote working and part-time work Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements Digital and offline instant recognition platforms

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight.

There is no place for discrimination at Godrej.

Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company.

And has been for over a century.

Its not just in our DNA and nice to do.

Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster.

We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise merit and encourage diversity.

We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.