Walk-in | Liasioning Manager

VGP Marine Kingdom; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

VGP Marine Kingdom is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead new attractions, expansions, and refurbishments from approval to handover. The role requires 10+ years of experience and involves coordinating architects, contractors, and internal teams across Chennai and project sites.

The ideal candidate will have PMO/PMC certifications, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to manage statutory approvals in Tamil Nadu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or Construction/Project Management).
• Minimum 10 years in project management, including 5 years leading end-to-end projects.
• PMO/PMC certification preferred; willingness to travel across India.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate projects from concept to commissioning: scope, schedule, budget, milestones and resources.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and within approved budgets; track risks and changes.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, contractors, ride and equipment vendors, and internal teams; report progress to management.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and act as liaison between management, consultants and contractors.
• Oversee contract management, approvals, licences and compliance across sites.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Negotiation

Liaisoning

Reporting

Languages English & Tamil

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

MBA or PG in Project Management (advantage)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Job Description Project Manager, VGP

VGP is hiring a senior Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to lead new attractions, expansions and refurbishment projects from approval to handover.

Role snapshot

Item Detail

Role title Project Manager

Department Projects

Location Chennai (with travel to project sites)

Reports to Head Projects / Management

Experience Minimum 10 years

Certifications PMO / PMC (preferred)

Employment type Full-time

Key responsibilities

Project planning and coordination

• Ensure the project is completed on time and within the approved budget
• Plan and run projects from concept to commissioning: scope, schedule, budget, milestones and resources.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, contractors, ride and equipment vendors, and internal teams (operations, finance, marketing, legal).
• Run regular progress reviews, site visits and MIS reporting to management.
• Track risks, issues and change requests, and elevate early when timelines or costs are at risk.
• Ensure quality, safety and statutory compliance at every project site.

Team collaboration and leadership

• Lead cross-functional project teams and site staff, setting clear roles and deliverables.
• Act as the single point of contact between management, consultants and contractors.
• Align project handover with operations so new attractions open ready to run.

Commercial negotiations

• Lead negotiations with contractors, vendors, landlords and franchise partners on price, payment terms, scope and timelines.
• Prepare and evaluate tenders, RFQs and quotations, and recommend vendors on cost, quality and delivery.
• Control project costs against approved budgets and certify contractor bills and milestone payments.

Agreements, contracts and bonds

• Draft, review and manage work orders, purchase orders, service contracts, lease and franchise agreements, with legal counsel where needed.
• Manage bank guarantees, performance bonds, security deposits, retention money and warranties: issue, track validity, renew or release.
• Maintain complete contract records and handle claims, variations and disputes.

Liaisoning and approvals

• Obtain and renew approvals and licences from government bodies, such as building plan approvals, Fire NOC, Pollution Control Board consent, electrical safety (CEIG), local body trade licences and police/entertainment licences.
• Build and maintain working relationships with government departments, local authorities and utility providers.
• Track statutory timelines and keep all project approvals current.

Skills and competencies

• Project coordination:strong planning, scheduling and multi-project tracking; working knowledge of MS Project, Primavera or similar tools.
• Team collaboration:leads cross-functional teams and external partners with clear, firm communication.
• Commercial negotiation:proven record of closing contractor, vendor and partner deals on favourable terms; strong cost estimation and budget control.
• Agreements and bonds:sound knowledge of contracts, work orders.
• Liaisoning:hands-on experience obtaining statutory approvals and licences in Tamil Nadu or other Indian states, with established government contacts preferred.
• Reporting:clear MIS, progress and cost reporting to senior management.
• Languages:fluent English and Tamil; Hindi or other regional languages an advantage.

Qualifications and experience

• Education:Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Construction/Project Management. An MBA or PG in Project Management is an advantage.
• Experience:minimum 10 years in project management, including at least 5 years leading projects end to end.
• Preferred background:amusement parks, theme parks, hospitality, retail/mall fit-outs, real estate or large commercial construction.
• Certifications (preferred):PMO (Project Management Office) and PMC (Project Management Consultancy) certification or equivalent experience; Willing to travel to project sites across India as new locations open.

Key performance indicators

• Projects delivered on schedule and within approved budget.
• Cost savings achieved through negotiation and tendering.
• All statutory approvals and licences in place before opening, with zero lapses.
• Bank guarantees and bonds tracked with no missed renewals or releases.

Safety and quality compliance at every site, with no major incidents.