The Role
Leads end-to-end execution of large-scale residential construction projects from design and procurement through completion. Manages internal teams, designers, contractors, vendors, schedules, budgets, tenders, contracts, change orders, cost reporting, site logistics, quality, safety, progress, and client reporting. Requires strong leadership, construction planning, commercial management, drawing interpretation, contractor oversight, and communication skills.
Summary Generated by Built In
Leadership
of the overall project execution cycle from design through procurement and
construction. Day-to-day management of the internal team, designers, contractors
and vendors to achieve a safe, timely, on-budget completion with international
quality standards:
Pre-Construction
- Preparation of master schedule, budget, procurement
strategy
- Preparation of a construction strategy with logistics
plan, formwork selection, craneage plans, etc.
- Coordinate with our cost planning team for preparation of
budget.
- Lead the design process, design reviews, value engineering,
and timely release of design packages
Contracts & Cost Management
- Prepare, track, and update tender event schedule
- Coordinate with our commercial management team to
preparation of tender packages, administration of tender process and award of
contracts
- Manage change order process
- Coordinate with third-party QS for certification of bills
- Prepare monthly cost report, cash flow, and budget updates
Programme Management
- Prepare fortnightly/monthly schedule trackers
- Identify delays and propose acceleration methods
- Construction Management
- Manage site logistics
- Review contractors method statements and resource planning
- Manage contractors work progress at site and monitor
adequacy of resources and equipment
- Supervise contractors work quality and compliance with
design documents & codes
- Implement Quality Control and safety procedures at site
Reporting
- Prepare fortnightly and
monthly report about design, construction progress, contracts, quality, HSE,
etc.
- Participate in fortnightly
and monthly review meetings with client
Requirements
- BE/BTech (Civil) from
leading university
- PG degree in
Construction Management is a plus
- Minimum 15-20 years of
hands-on experience in the building construction industry in a management
position, with leadership responsibility in a large-scale project from start to
completion.
- Experience of residential
projects
- Experiences both as
contractor and as owner’s representative (or PMC)
- Good ability to read drawings and communicate with designers
- Excellent planning skills with hands-on experience preparing baseline
schedule and trackers
- Good understanding of commercial activities (tendering, contracts) and
management of sub-contractors
- Good knowledge of construction methods and quality control for all
trades
- Strong leadership skills and ability to drive and deliver the project as
per objectives.
- Ability to work autonomously
- Good interpersonal and communication skills – ability to motivate and
lead the project team, assign individual objectives, and develop team’s skills
- Good command of written English and ability to prepare clear, concise
reports for client and management
BenefitsAscentis is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value talent, integrity, and professionalism, and all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a respectful and supportive work environment for everyone.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in full statutory compliance, including our contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to ensure your long-term financial security. In addition to mandated Gratuity for your dedicated service, we provide competitive variable pay structures tied to project performance, comprehensive medical and accidental insurance, and site-specific allowances wherever applicable.
Skills Required
- BE or BTech degree in Civil Engineering from a leading university
- Postgraduate degree in Construction Management
- 15–20 years of hands-on building construction experience in a management position
- Leadership responsibility for a large-scale project from start to completion
- Experience with residential projects
- Experience as both a contractor and an owner’s representative or PMC
- Ability to read drawings and communicate with designers
- Excellent planning skills, including baseline schedules and trackers
- Understanding of tendering, contracts, and subcontractor management
- Knowledge of construction methods and quality control across all trades
- Strong leadership skills and ability to deliver projects against objectives
- Ability to work autonomously
- Interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and lead project teams
- Good written English and ability to prepare clear, concise reports
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The Company
What We Do
Ascentis is an international engineering and project management firm founded in 2006 and operating across South Asia and Africa. It provides engineering and project management services to the real estate sector, delivering end-to-end solutions from feasibility through commissioning. The company serves complex building projects and emphasizes world-class professional standards, high quality, and uncompromising integrity in its client partnerships and project delivery.
