About the role
We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager / Project Manager to lead the end-to-end execution of commercial real estate projects. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience managing office fit-outs, commercial property development, workspace launches, or corporate interior projects while ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, and quality standards.
Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end execution of commercial real estate and office fit-out projects.
- Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
- Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and ensure adherence to quality, safety, and compliance standards.
- Track project budgets, approvals, procurement, and cost control. Identify project risks and proactively drive mitigation plans.
- Ensure projects are delivered within scope, budget, and committed timelines.
- Drive stakeholder communication and provide regular project status updates.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously across locations.
- Improve operational processes to enhance project efficiency and scalability.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of experience in commercial real estate, corporate interiors, office fit-outs, construction, or project management.
- Strong understanding of project planning, budgeting, vendor management, and execution.
- Experience managing cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. Excellent negotiation, communication, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, AutoCAD, or other project management tools is preferred. PMP/PRINCE2 certification is an added advantage.
- Preferred Background Candidates from: Commercial Real Estate Developers Managed Workspace / Co-working Companies Corporate Real Estate Teams Office Interior & Fit-out Firms Construction & Infrastructure Companies Workplace Design & Build Firms Preferred Companies CBRE, JLL, Cushman & Wakefield, Colliers, Knight Frank, WeWork India, Smartworks, IndiQube, Table Space, Awfis, DLF, Embassy Group, RMZ Corp, Prestige Group, Brigade Group, Godrej Properties, Shapoorji Pallonji, L& T Construction, Turner & Townsend, CapitaLand, Brookfield Properties.
- Proven track record of delivering commercial real estate projects.
- Strong operational and execution mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Immediate joiners or candidates with up to 30 days' notice preferred.