Walk-in | Project Manager

VGP Marine Kingdom; Chennai; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

VGP Marine Kingdom in Chennai seeks a Senior Project Manager to oversee new attractions, expansions and refurbishments from concept to handover, with site travel across India.

Lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule and budget, ensure quality, safety and regulatory compliance across multiple project sites.

The role requires 10+ years of experience; PMO/PMC certification is preferred and travel to sites nationwide is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or Construction/Project Management).
• Minimum 10 years in project management, with at least 5 years leading end-to-end projects.
• Experience in amusement parks, theme parks, hospitality, retail fit-outs, real estate or large-scale construction.
• Willing to travel to project sites across India.

Responsibilities

• Project planning and coordination: ensure on-time delivery within budget; plan scope, schedule, milestones and resources.
• Team collaboration: lead cross-functional teams and align stakeholders; act as single point of contact between management, consultants and contractors.
• Commercial negotiations: lead negotiations with contractors, vendors and partners; evaluate tenders and control costs.
• Agreements and bonds: manage work orders, contracts, bonds and warranties; maintain complete records.
• Liaisoning: obtain statutory approvals and licences; maintain relationships with government bodies and utilities.
• Reporting: provide MIS, progress and cost reporting to senior management.

Skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Commercial negotiation

Agreements and bonds

Liaisoning

Reporting

Languages

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

MBA or PG in Project Management (advantage)

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 escalat 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.