General Manager - Projects

Job Description

We are one of Indias leading property developers with over three decades of expertise in building positive experiences for all our stakeholders and winning customers trust. Instituted in 1986, we have developed many landmark buildings and transformed the city skyline of cities across South India namely: - Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kochi with developments across Residential, Offices, Retail, Hospitality and Education Sectors.We have completed over 270 buildings amounting to over 70 million sq. ft. in residential, offices, retail and hospitality sectors. We are currently in the process of developing more than 30 mn. Sq. ft. of projects across 7 cities over the next 5 years.Brigade is leading the shift to cater to the changing needs of customers who look at good quality apartments, efficiently designed in terms of space with affordable ticket sizes. With one of the best customer loyalty programs and referral rates in the industry, we are fully aligned with our philosophy of providing best quality service to ensure high quality of living for all our customers.Brigade assures best-in-class design and top-of-the-line facilities that exude elegance and sophistication. Our residential projects offer a wide range of luxury apartments, penthouses, villaments, senior living homes and award winning, fully integrated lifestyle enclaves. Our commercial segment has seen consistent growth over the last few years and has Grade A commercial space, which are operational across south India with over 5 mn. sqft. of commercial spaces under development. The hospitality segment has reached a critical mass of 1000 keys that are presently operational and is all poised to scale up by another 1000 keys in the next couple of years.Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP), Indias first start up accelerator program, is a prelude to the changing trend in the real estate industry, which is standing on the cusp of disruption. REAP brings along the innovators and inventors to use technology as a catalyst for creating sustainable and scalable businesses in Real Estate Industry.We launched BuzzWorks in March 2019, the Groups new brand in the co-working space. Your Vibe, Your Tribe, the tag line of Buzz works, reflects the brand ethos of creating a space with positive vibes and provides a platform for likeminded people to come together and grow together. BuzzWorks plans to launch over 2500 seats across 7 locations and 3 cities in the coming months and expand operations further with time.We are pioneers in Innovation & Trust. Over the years, many of our projects have been the first of their kind. We are makers of Brigade Gateway, Indias most appreciated integrated enclave, License owners of the World Trade Center across South India, developers of Bangalores tallest commercial building - World Trade Center, and one of the tallest residential buildings - Brigade Exotica. For 12 years in a row, Great Place to Work Institute & Economic Times have consistently rated us as one of the Indias best companies to work for in the Real Estate Industry. The awards and recognition received by the Group across various categories serve as a testimony to Brigade as a proven brand, well established and trustworthy coupled with excellent customer service and impeccable build quality.What will you do - Drive end-to-end execution of multiple projects of Brigade Enterprises Limited (BEL) to ensure timely completion of the same, adhering to defined standards of cost and quality. Drive operational efficiency and cost savings through continuous process improvements and value engineering initiatives.Core Responsibilities:- Work closely with the consultants and architects to ensure timely receipt of drawings (and BOQs); Highlight concerns / issues and provide inputs on the feasibility / practicality of construction.- Lead the development of an overall project plan with timelines, resources and critical milestones; Obtain a sign-off on the plan from the COO and procurement department.- Work with the Chief Operating Officer - Projects for the finalization of contractors for the project; Oversee total contract regulation, review and management for the assigned projects.- Lead all project review meetings with the project team, consultants and contractors; Ensure timely highlighting and resolution of design inadequacies, non-compliance to material indents and all other issues.- Maintain all project site reporting mechanisms and issue resolution procedures to ensure timely communication of critical information from the projects sites; Continuously monitor the project budget, resource requirements, cycle time and productivity levels.- Work closely and coordinate with various departments (Marketing, Finance, Legal, Liaison) as well as sub-functions within Engineering to ensure smooth business operations.- Assist the Quantity Survey Department in the checking and certification of bills from various BEL partners (consultants, vendors, contractors) for the projects; Follow up with finance to ensure timely payment.- Work closely with the Head - Quality & Systems to conduct periodic audits at the project site and drive compliance with ISO requirements and other quality & safety standards (statutory and organizational).- Interact with Legal and Liaison Departments for statutory approvals and any site-related issues; Consult with Human Resources & Administration on issues related to statutory compliances with respect to the contractor.- Liaise with Purchase Department for timely communication of material specifications, indenting and sample selection; Provide inputs / modifications to the material delivery plan to ensure continuous supply of material at the sites.- Build and maintain strong relations with the contractors; Periodically interact to identify any issues / concerns and minimize non-tender items.- Oversee smooth handling of customer visits to the project sites; Ensure customer modifications / query resolutions are handled within the pre-agreed timelines- Work closely with the Quantity Survey Department to: - Ensure timely preparation of debit & credit statements with respect to customer modifications - Finalize rates of the non-tender items.- Oversee the timely handover of Projects to Marketing Department post completion; Ensure compliance with all applicable laws & statutes and timely hand over of all property-related documents.Who are we looking for - Knowledge of the Real Estate Industry- Knowledge of Engineering Concepts and Technology- Knowledge of Project Planning- Knowledge of Regulatory Framework applicable to projects- Excellent communicationQualification:- 15+ years of experience with BE(Civil)Join us, write the future of an entire sector, and contribute to building the new India.Read more abou,

Keyskills :
value engineeringcost savingscommercial spacestatutory compliancescorporate liaisoncustomer serviceproject review