Senior Manager - FM

Larsen & Toubro; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Manager – FM to oversee the planning, installation, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle management of elevators and vertical transportation systems across diverse developments in Mumbai. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and customer satisfaction while coordinating with multiple internal teams and external stakeholders.

The candidate will drive end-to-end project execution, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage budgets and vendor relationships to deliver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in engineering with management exposure.
• MBA/PGDM in Project Management preferred for role advancement.
• Experience leading vertical transportation projects with OEM collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of elevator and vertical transportation systems across assigned projects.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, layouts, and design submissions from elevator consultants and OEMs.
• Ensure timely installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of elevators as per project schedules.
• Coordinate with site construction, MEP, façade, and finishing teams for smooth execution.
• Liaise with elevator manufacturers, contractors, consultants, and statutory authorities.
• Monitor contractor performance against quality, safety, timeline, and cost parameters.

Skills

Elevator systems

Installation & commissioning

Maintenance & troubleshooting

Vendor management

Project management

Quality assurance

Statutory compliance

Cost and budget management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or related discipline

MBA/PGDM in Project Management preferred

Job description

Job Description: Manager – FM

Location: Mumbai

Reporting To: Head – Engineering / Project Head

Purpose of the Role: To oversee the planning, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, modernization, and lifecycle management of elevators and vertical transportation systems across residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments, ensuring safety, quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Manage end-to-end execution of elevator and vertical transportation systems across assigned projects.
• Review technical specifications, drawings, layouts, and design submissions from elevator consultants and OEMs.
• Ensure timely installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of elevators as per project schedules.
• Coordinate with site construction, MEP, façade, and finishing teams for smooth execution.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Liaise with elevator manufacturers, contractors, consultants, and statutory authorities.
• Monitor contractor performance against quality, safety, timeline, and cost parameters.
• Conduct periodic reviews and ensure adherence to contractual commitments.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all applicable safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company guidelines.
• Conduct inspections, snagging, de-snagging, and readiness checks before project handover.
• Drive quality improvements and ensure defect-free handover of elevators to Operations/FM teams.

Maintenance & Operations

• Monitor preventive and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Review uptime, downtime, breakdown reports, and maintenance KPIs.
• Ensure prompt closure of customer and operational complaints related to elevators.

Statutory Compliance

• Coordinate with relevant authorities for inspections, approvals, certifications, and permits.
• Ensure statutory compliance and timely renewal of licenses and certifications.

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Project, Design, Procurement, Sales, CRM, and Facility Management teams.
• Support customer handovers and address technical concerns related to vertical transportation systems.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide regular progress updates.

Cost & Budget Control

• Monitor budgets, installation costs, maintenance expenditures, and vendor payments.
• Identify value engineering and cost optimization opportunities without compromising quality and safety.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• B.E./B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or related discipline.
• MBA/PGDM in Project Management preferred.

Experience

• 12–18 years of experience in Vertical Transportation, Elevators, Lift Engineering, or MEP Projects.
• Experience in residential, commercial, mixed-use, hospitality, or infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to installation, commissioning, maintenance, modernization, and project management of elevators.
• Experience working with reputed elevator OEMs such as Otis, Schindler, KONE, Thyssenkrupp, Johnson, Omega, Mitsubishi, Hitachi, etc.

Technical Skills

• Elevator systems and technologies
• Installation & commissioning
• Maintenance & troubleshooting
• Vendor management
• Project management
• Quality assurance
• Statutory compliance
• Cost and budget management

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong stakeholder management
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Planning and execution excellence
• Attention to detail
• Customer-centric approach
• Team management and leadership