PROJECT LEAD
Job Title: Project Lead
Company: DSS Interiors Private Limited
Location: Pune
Employment Type: Full-time
About Us:
DSS Interiors Private Limited is a leading turnkey interior design company specializing in creating stunning, functional spaces for commercial clients. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, innovative designs, and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Job Summary
The Project Lead is responsible for the end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of commercial interior fit-out and construction projects. The role will lead project teams, coordinate with clients, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal departments, and ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budgets, quality standards, and safety requirements. The candidate will provide technical and managerial leadership throughout the project lifecycle, from planning and mobilisation through execution, handover, and closure.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end execution of commercial interior fit-out and construction projects.
- Develop project execution plans, schedules, milestones, resource requirements, and delivery strategies.
- Monitor project progress against approved timelines, budgets, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
- Lead and coordinate Civil, MEP, Design, QS, Procurement, QA/QC, EHS, and Site teams.
- Manage contractors, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, architects, consultants, and senior management.
- Review and approve project plans, drawings, method statements, material submittals, and technical documentation as required.
- Monitor project costs, BOQ, variations, billing, procurement, and resource utilisation.
- Identify project risks, delays, technical issues, and commercial concerns and ensure timely corrective action.
- Conduct regular project review meetings and provide project status updates and MIS reports to senior management.
- Ensure effective coordination between civil, architectural and MEP services.
- Ensure execution is in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
- Coordinate with QA/QC and EHS teams to ensure compliance with quality and safety requirements.
- Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, and other project resources.
- Review contractor performance and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
- Manage client requirements, changes, variations, approvals, and project-related escalations.
- Drive timely resolution of site and technical issues to minimise project delays.
- Oversee snagging, testing, commissioning, handover, and project closure activities.
- Maintain appropriate project documentation, records, reports, approvals, and correspondence.
- Mentor and guide project managers, engineers, supervisors, and other project team members.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination across all project stakeholders.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the management.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field.
- Master's degree in Construction Management / Project Management is preferred.
Experience
- 10–15 years of relevant experience in project management and execution.
- Strong experience in commercial interior fit-out, construction, corporate office, retail, hospitality, or similar projects.
- Proven experience managing projects from pre-construction/planning through execution and final handover.
- Experience managing large project teams, contractors, consultants, vendors, and multiple stakeholders.
- Strong experience in project planning, scheduling, cost monitoring, procurement, quality, and resource management.
- Experience handling multiple projects or large-scale projects simultaneously is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies, Technical Skills
- End-to-End Project Management
- Commercial Interior Fit-Out & Construction
- Project Planning & Scheduling
- Budget & Cost Monitoring
- BOQ, Billing & Variation Management
- Contractor & Vendor Management
- Resource Planning & Management
- Risk & Issue Management
- Project Reporting & MIS
- Drawing & Technical Specification Review
- Civil & MEP Coordination
- Quality & Safety Management
- AutoCAD
- MS Project / Primavera P6
- MS Excel & MS Office
- Knowledge of ERP / Project Management Software is an advantage
Behavioral Competencies
- Leadership & Team Management
- Client & Stakeholder Management
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Negotiation
- Planning & Organisation
- Conflict Management
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
Working Relationships, Internal Stakeholders
- Project Management
- Senior Management
- Design & Architecture
- MEP
- QS / Commercial
- Procurement
- QA/QC
- EHS
- Finance / Accounts
- HR & Administration
External Stakeholders
- Clients
- Architects & Consultants
- Contractors & Subcontractors
- Vendors / Suppliers
- Project Management Consultants
- Statutory / Regulatory Authorities, where applicable
Travel Requirements
Regular travel to project sites is required based on project location and project requirements.
Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
Interested candidates can share me your resume at hr@dssinteriors.in
Note: The above Job description is general outline of responsibilities & requirements commonly associated with the role, The actual job description may vary depending on specific requirements.
Pay: ₹80,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
