Project Head

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About the Role

The Project Director will be responsible for delivering high-end luxury villas and bungalows with uncompromising attention to quality, detailing, and execution excellence. This is a highly hands-on role requiring daily site walk-throughs, close supervision, and a leadership style rooted in precision and accountability. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-driven, and thrives in fast-paced environments where luxury and perfection are non-negotiable.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead all phases of luxury residential projects, from design through construction.
• Develop and implement detailed project plans ensuring timely and precise execution.
• Monitor on-ground progress daily, including snagging and finishing standards.
• Apply value engineering to optimize costs without compromising on quality.

Quality & Detailing

• Maintain a relentless focus on finishing, detailing, and world-class standards.
• Ensure every aspect, from structure to interiors, meets international benchmarks.
• Collaborate with external partners—civil, interiors, architects, and consultants—for seamless delivery.

Team Leadership & Engagement

• Lead small, focused teams dedicated to execution excellence.
• Provide mentorship, hands-on problem-solving, and guidance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, precision, and ownership.

Financial & Contractual Oversight

• Manage budgets, billing, value engineering, and contract negotiations.
• Work effectively within fragmented supply chains and ensure quality with contractors.
• Mitigate risks, control costs, and secure favorable vendor terms.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate closely with leadership on strategy and execution priorities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Take ownership of on-ground challenges and resolve issues proactively.

Key Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (B.E. Civil) or equivalent.
• 10+ years of Project & Construction Management experience, with at least 4–7 years in premium or luxury projects.
• Prior exposure to luxury residential or hospitality projects (villas, resorts, hotels) is preferred.
• Age: Below 40 years.

Core Skills

• Strong technical and managerial project management expertise.
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in construction finance, billing, and contracts.
• Ability to build strong relationships with designers, consultants, and vendors.
• On-ground presence—this is not an office-only role.

Preferred Attributes

• Energetic, detail-oriented, and passionate about luxury standards.
• Comfortable in dynamic, unstructured environments.
• Thrives on smaller but more complex, high-stakes projects.
• Hands-on leader with deep involvement in execution and finishing.