Senior Manager, Projects (Architecture) , Group Development Management (Based in Pune, India)

Mapletree; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mapletree is seeking a Development Manager based in Maharashtra, India. The role involves leading all aspects of development, ensuring project delivery meets safety, quality, and budget standards. You'll collaborate with internal teams while driving design and procurement strategies.

Candidates should have at least 12 years of experience in full cycle development with a strong track record in commercial projects. A degree in Architecture or Project Management is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of relevant strong experience in full cycle development.
• Experience with commercial projects, especially office buildings and retail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery.
• Lead and coordinate internal teams and consultants.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and manage submissions.
• Drive design development from feasibility to execution.
• Monitor construction progress and manage financial performance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management

Business acumen

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Degree in Architecture and Project Management

Job description

The Role

This position will work with Asset Managers in leading all aspects of development works, including overall development management of new developments and existing assets across different sector classes ranging from commercial, retail, residential, industrial and logistics projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end project delivery ensuring timelines, budgets, safety, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Lead and coordinate internal teams and consultants across feasibility, design, procurement, construction, and handover stages, providing clear direction and accountability.
• Ensure regulatory compliance by managing authority submissions, navigating local requirements, and aligning with corporate DOA and procurement processes.
• Drive design development from feasibility studies through execution, ensuring efficiency in net lettable/saleable areas and alignment with company strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including HQ, Asset Management, and business units to define scopes, assess risks, and implement mitigation measures.
• Develop procurement strategies to secure competitive costs, manage consultant/contractor/vendor shortlisting, and oversee contract negotiations and variation orders.
• Monitor construction progress by forecasting, tracking, and reviewing site activities, costs, safety, and quality to achieve project targets.
• Manage financial performance through expense tracking, cost‑saving initiatives, and maintaining budgets while ensuring project profitability.
• Support corporate initiatives in sustainability, buildability, compliance, and governance, embedding these values into project execution.
• Provide strong leadership in strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and team management, maintaining integrity and zero tolerance for malpractice.

Job Requirements

• Degree in Architecture and Project Management preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of relevant strong experience in full cycle development, from design, project management, project administration to site execution of projects.
• Priority will be given to those with commercial projects experiences with good track records in office buildings and retail development.
• Possess strong business acumen, strong communication skills, able to operate team independently, has cultural sensitivity, has strong endurance and high adaptability to change.
• Seeks continuous improvement to design and processes through consistently challenging the status quo or value engineering as the optimum solution to all aspects of the project and development.
• Possess positive mindset with strong organization and planning skills.
• Possess good problem‑solving skills. Resolve conflicts, delays and unforeseen issues effectively.
• Deep understanding of the construction industry, construction methods, contracts, regulations and good industry network.

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