Sr. Lead Construction - Bengaluru & NCR

Job Description

About the Company: ASCENTIS is an international project management firm, operating now throughout South Asia and Africa. ASCENTIS provides advisory and project management services to the real estate sector with end-to-end solutions from feasibility to commissioning. Championing world-class professional standards, the firm has earned a reputation for high quality and uncompromising integrity, especially in the hospitality sector where Ascentis is the leader in South Asia. Why Join Us? Impactful Role : Lead a key function at a respected international firm Innovative Environment : Implement new processes and digital tools to drive efficiency Progressive Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team Global Projects : Work on high-profile real estate and hospitality projects across regions Leadership Opportunity : Shape, mentor, and grow a talented team Role Overview: As the Senior Lead – Construction , you will be responsible for: Driving construction progress through effective site management , contractor coordination , and logistics planning . Managing the design coordination , ensuring GFCs, RFIs, drawings, and documentation are updated and executed efficiently. Supporting the commercial team on BOQ reviews , tender strategy , vendor prequalification , and change order management . Ensuring quality assurance , safety compliance , and proactive schedule control using MS Project. Acting as the interface between on-ground teams, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders for seamless execution. Exposure in Hospitality Industry would be an added advantage Role & Responsibilities: Programme Management Provide scheduling inputs for the Master program Monitor preparation of micro-schedule for each trade in line with the Master schedule Monitor trackings of the schedule to identify actual/ potential delays Support the Director in forecasting of time for completion Lead corrective actions to control/ minimize actual/ forecasted delays Site Management Lead logistic planning and site management. Monitor & manage site infrastructure required for construction activities. Lead weekly review meetings with contractors Drive construction processes and control coordination between trades Monitor and control sequencing of works and HO-TO process on site Manage contractors for adherence to approved project plans Monitor timely delivery of Contractor/ vendor supplied material on site. Supervise contractors work progress on site and monitor adequacy of resources and equipment Design Coordination/ Document Control Monitor timely receipt of GFC Monitor issuance of RFIs to consultants and timely closure of the same. Monitor timely approval of shop drawings/ prototypes/ samples Managing proper document control at site and ensuring use of latest release drawings & documents for construction. Contract and Commercial Management Participate and provide inputs to the Director for preparation of the packaging strategy for tenders/ procurement. Support the Commercial team for preparation of the tender documents with inputs related to site and logistics, scheduling, and project specific special conditions of contract. Review the BOQ and provide inputs on milestone schedule, methodology, quality, sequencing of activities and quantity variations (between drawings and actuals) due to site conditions. Support the Commercial team in Pre-qualification of vendors Participate in the tendering process and support the Commercial team in management of bidders’ queries, site visits and issues related to site logistics, administration and enabling works. Support the Director in coordination with the Client for award of works. Monitor and control issuance of payment certificates/ change orders for Contracts and POs Monitor contractors’/ vendors’ payments Ensure timely issuance of contractual Notices for defaults on quality/ HSE and delays Change Management Manage change management process for any changes requested after award of works on site. Ensuring accuracy of impacts on time, cost and quality captured in the change requests. Monitor realignment of project baselines after acceptance of change requests. QC & HSE Implement Quality Control procedures on site Implement HSE procedures on site Ensure following of ITPs and adequate documentation of the inspection/ test reports Ensure timely issuance of relevant Notices to the Contractors for any defaults. Ensure application of correct penalties for disapproved deviations/ defaults Monitor rectification of defaults by the contractors Required Education & Experience: B.E. (Civil)/MBA NICMAR Min 15 years of experience in construction management & co-ordination for hospitality, retail, commercial or high-end residential projects Experience of at least two hotels or high-end fitout projects till completion stage Exposure in working with construction and project management organizations. Required Skills & Knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, able to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop constructive relationships with all stakeholders Excellent communication skills with contractual writing ability. Ability to convey ideas in a concise and clear manner Good planning and organizing skills, able to effectively schedule and coordinate various project activities. Proficiency in MS Project is a must. Good problem-solving skills with the ability to do a root cause analysis. Good command over English reading & writing skills Proficient in MS Word, Excel, MS Projects Understanding of hotels or high-end fitout projects, sequencing of activities and inter disciplinary coordination. Team: Construction Team – MEP, Finishes, ID, HSE and Document Controller Reports to: Associate Director / Director - Construction Management Work Location: Multiple openings - Gurgaon, Delhi, Bangalore