Assistant Manager – Projects

We are seeking a proactive professional to lead the onsite execution of store setups for Marks & Spencer. The role also involves driving continuous improvement in project execution and related processes. Key Deliverables (Essential functions & Responsibilities of the Job) : Performing role and responsibilities for Project Management across projects with in-house PMC. Including Travel and Working from outstation sites Manage small projects/initiatives/refurbs as per direction of the agreed plan from end to end. Delivery of allocated new store projects & Refurb projects in accordance with Fire, Health & Safety (FHS) Regulations, Cost, Quality, and Schedule requirements of the business. Implement specific FHS Plan, Quality plan, Master Project Schedule, Project Execution Plan, Safe work method statements. Tracking of these plans to be done throughout the duration of the project. Maintain close communication with Design Manager, Cost & Procurement Manager, Design Consultants, and Developer to sort out design issues and coordinate design and site-related activities. Certify billing of all vendors and suppliers as per Contracts / POs / WOs including advances payments, running account bills, and final bills. Ensure all supporting documents including measurement sheets, ESI / PF documents, compliance documents, etc. from vendors are enclosed and verified with bills. Manage technical and financial closeout of allocated projects within allocated timeline including submission of Handing over documents (Technical Operating and Maintenance Manuals) to NSO / Store teams. Ensure Soft copies of all close-out documents are recorded in the central server location as agreed with IT and Leadership. Manage schedule for every project by maintaining and tracking Master Project schedule with project resources - Manpower, Material, and equipment. Responsible for timely delivery of projects to NSO teams in agreed and acceptable store standards. Manage pending items and defects rectifications in projects in a timely manner and ensure sign-off from Store Team and Design Manager. Participate in PIR (Post Implementation Review) for every completed project to clearly identify lessons learned for new projects, items that worked well and those that didn't, Delay analysis, and conduct performance review of all vendors and suppliers including inputs on design consultants. Regular reporting on all projects every week covering FHS, Risk & Mitigation, Progress, Manpower, Design, Cost tracker, Quality, Site pics, Developer issues. Key Requirement: Qualified B.Tech CIVIL or B. Arch professional with 5+ years of project execution. Strong interpersonal skills In-depth knowledge of project execution Effective time management High learning agility Show more Show less