1. MIS Management and Automation:
- Lead the automation and enhancement of Management Information Systems (MIS) to streamline reporting.
Drive project progress monitoring through the identification of gaps and escalation of critical issues such as:
- Labour and staff shortages.
- Delays in contract awards.
- Non-operational issues like design gaps and P&L variances.
- Regularly interact with internal teams and external stakeholders (Consultants, contractors) for status updates, issue resolution, and collaboration.
- Ensure linkage of quality processes to project schedules for timely execution.
- Support zonal teams with construction solutions to address site bottlenecks.
- Track and monitor progress in key gap areas across all projects.
- PCP (Project Control Plan) tracking and ensuring adherence.
- Oversee last-mile delivery, including tracking USPs and delivering on key performance indicators.
- Prepare MD decks for CBE, collection, and quality reviews.
- Develop and replicate Management Committee (MC) reports focusing on critical gaps like finishing, labour shortfall, contract award delays, and design delays.
- Ensure consistency in MC reports across zonal teams.
- Manage key internal and external stakeholders effectively.
2. Project Planning & Scheduling:
- Standardize project schedules across all projects and zones to ensure consistency.
- Ensure accurate and timely upload of ASTA schedules and provide regular progress updates.
- Monitor projects to meet MSO (masterschedule of Operations) commitments.
- Continuously improve project schedules to optimize quality and time.
- Implement new technological solutions to enhance project execution timelines and quality.
- Ensure process compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for project execution.
- Conduct benchmarking to ensure competitiveness in the market.
- Drive HO (Head Office) Ops initiatives for planning and implementation of key projects.
3. Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain relationships with consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth project progress.
- Work closely with internal teams, including zonal and project teams, to remove bottlenecks and facilitate solutions.
- Ensure seamless communication and coordination among all stakeholders for effective project execution.
4. Quality Control and Process Improvement:
- Ensure all quality processes are integrated into project schedules and are closely monitored.
- Track and monitor project quality in alignment with progress.
- Identify and address operational gaps through SOPs, guidelines, and process improvements.
- Collaborate with teams to improve activity sequencing to enhance quality and time optimization.
5. Recognition and Achievements:
- Drive the creation, maintenance, and analysis of an operational achievements database.
- Highlight and facilitate acknowledgment and reward processes for high-performing teams and individuals.
- Foster a culture of recognition and continuous improvement through a structured rewards and recognition framework.
6. Reporting & Tracking:
Ensure timely preparation and submission of MD decks covering:
- Collection reviews.
- Quality assessments.
- CBE (Cost-Benefit Evaluation) reviews.
Prepare Management Committee reports, ensuring focus on areas like:
- Finishing gaps.
- COC (Change of Contract).
- Labour shortfalls and contract delays.
- Track progress across zonal projects, ensuring replication of standardized reports across regions.
Key Competencies:
- Strong project management and scheduling skills (ASTA knowledge preferred).
- Ability to lead MIS automation initiatives and drive data-driven decisions.
- Proven experience in problem-solving and escalation management in real estate or construction sectors.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities, both internal and external.
- Excellent knowledge of quality control processes and linkages to project schedules.
- Technologically adept in exploring and implementing new solutions.
- Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously with attention to detail.
Education
:
- Bachelors/Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
Experience:
- Minimum 15-20 years of experience in project planning and management in the real estate or construction sector.
Skills:
- Expertise in ASTA Powerproject, project planning tools, and project tracking methodologies.
- Strong leadership skills with experience in managing large teams and stakeholders.
