Senior Project Lead

Cushman & Wakefield; Dehradun; On-site; INR 5,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotion from within

Employee benefits program

Diversity & Inclusion

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a seasoned Project Leader to head a large-scale building project in Dehradun. The role requires a strong PMC background and a proven track record delivering complex developments from inception to completion.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams, manage stakeholder relations, and ensure delivery within scope, timelines, budget and quality standards, while upholding HSE and governance norms.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in construction/project management.
• PMC background is mandatory.
• Experience in large-scale building projects (>₹300 Cr).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale building construction projects including residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders.
• Ensure project delivery in line with defined scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards.

Skills

PMC background

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Contract & vendor management

Budget & cost control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

MBA / M.Tech / Construction Management

Tools

Project tracking tools

Job description

Project Leader – Large-Scale Building Project (PMC)

Location: Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Experience Required: Minimum 20 Years (Preferably with PMC background)

Industry: Construction / Infrastructure / Real Estate

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly competent Project Leader to head a large-scale building construction project in Dehradun. The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in Project Management Consultancy (PMC) and demonstrate a proven track record of successfully delivering complex building projects from inception to completion.

This role requires strong leadership, technical expertise, stakeholder management, and the ability to oversee all aspects of project execution, ensuring adherence to quality, timelines, and budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale building construction projects including residential, commercial, or mixed-use developments.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all project stakeholders.
• Ensure project delivery in line with defined scope, timelines, budget, and quality standards.

PMC Coordination & Oversight

• Oversee and coordinate with PMC teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with PMC principles, governance frameworks, and reporting mechanisms.
• Drive effective project planning, monitoring, and control systems.

Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and review project plans, master schedules, and resource planning.
• Monitor progress using project tracking tools and ensure timely completion of milestones.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies proactively.

Contract & Vendor Management

• Manage contracts, tendering processes, and vendor selection in coordination with procurement teams.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Resolve disputes and ensure smooth coordination across all parties.

Quality & Safety Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, construction specifications, and regulatory norms.
• Implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices at site.
• Conduct periodic audits and inspections.

Financial Management

• Monitor project budgets, cost control, and cash flow.
• Approve bills and ensure cost optimization without compromising quality.
• Track deviations and implement corrective measures.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and local agencies in Dehradun/Uttarakhand.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders to ensure project success.

Key Requirements

Experience & Background

• Minimum 20+ years of experience in construction/project management.
• Strong PMC (Project Management Consultancy) background is mandatory.
• Proven experience in handling large-scale building projects (>₹300 Cr preferred).
• Experience in hill or terrain-sensitive projects (preferred for Dehradun region).

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (Mandatory)
• Master’s Degree (MBA / M.Tech / Construction Management) preferred

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.

We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.