Head of Projects Job at Randstad (Bengaluru)

Job Description

The Head of Projects is responsible for leading the end-to-end project lifecycle of development projects allocated, ensuring timely delivery, quality, safety, and cost efficiency. The role oversees planning, design coordination, construction management, and project handover, aligning with business objectives and customer expectations.

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement the overall projects strategy in line with the company’s business goals
Prepare project feasibility reports in collaboration with design, finance, sales, and legal teams
Establish project execution plans, budgets, and timelines, track against milestones
Oversee multiple projects simultaneously
Manage contractors, consultants, architects, and vendors to ensure adherence to contractual obligations
Ensure compliance with design specifications, building codes, safety, and environmental standards
Drive timely approvals from regulatory authorities
Monitor site execution through periodic site visits, review meetings, and progress reports
Provide inputs for the techno-commercial evaluation of contractors, designers and architects for the project and oversee total contract regulation, review and management for the project
Lead all project review meetings with the project team, consultants and contractors to ensure timely resolution of all issues
Develop project site reporting mechanisms and issue resolution procedures to ensure timely communication of critical information from the projects site
Oversee the timely handover to Facility Manager post completion of the project
Lead a team of project managers, engineers, and site staff
provide mentorship and training
Ensure high performance, accountability, and succession planning in the projects team
Liaise with internal stakeholders such as Sales, CRM, Marketing, Finance, and Legal for smooth project execution
Co-ordinate 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)
Co-ordinate with other departments, Legal, Liaison, Procurement, Sales, marketing & CRM on escalated matters to ensure quick resolution
Manage relationships with external stakeholders – architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies
Support customer-facing teams in providing technical clarifications to homebuyers
Control project budgets, monitor cost escalations, and ensure cost optimization
Study and analyse any deviation from budget and take corrective action, as required
Approve bills, work orders, and variations in consultation with the President – Operations
Co-ordinate with Finance to ensure timely availability of working capital and funds for project related activities
Drive cost savings through process standardization, value engineering and effective project management
Monitor the budget utilization

Requirements

B.E./B. Tech in Civil Engineering (MBA/PG in Construction Management preferred)
18–25 years of experience in real estate/construction, with at least 8–10 years in a leadership role
Strong track record of delivering large-scale residential/commercial projects in India
Deep understanding of construction technologies, project management tools, and regulatory compliance
Strategic planning & execution
Strong leadership & team management
Vendor & contract management
Financial acumen and cost control
Regulatory and compliance orientation
Excellent communication & stakeholder mgmt. skills

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