Identify, onboard, and nurture local vendors (fabricators, contractors, event partners, logistics providers).
Negotiate commercial terms and contracts to achieve competitive pricing and service quality.
Establish and monitor SLAs and KPIs to ensure performance and cost control.
Create detailed project plans with clear timelines, budgets, and resource allocations.
Track progress daily against milestones; identify risks early and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate with design, production, and client teams for seamless delivery.
Oversee site operations, including material delivery, workforce scheduling, and compliance with health & safety norms.
Own project-level P&L: prepare budgets, track costs, and safeguard profitability.
Analyse vendor quotes and project financials to drive cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
Identify opportunities to improve margins through process efficiencies and smart sourcing.
Act as the on-ground representative of Biome for clients, architects, and event organisers.
Build strong relationships with key customers and partners to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Implement SOPs and operational best practices for consistency and scalability.
Provide regular monitoring reports and performance dashboards to management.
Uphold Biome’s sustainability values in all vendor practices and project execution.
Ensure compliance with local regulations, health & safety, and environmental norms.
Requirements
Graduate in Engineering / Architecture / Construction Management or related field; MBA a plus.
5–8 years’ experience in operations/project management in interiors, construction, events, or allied industries.
Proven track record in meticulous project planning, real-time monitoring, commercial negotiations, budgeting, and P&L management.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and vendor management skills.
Willingness to travel within the region and work on-site as required
Meticulous planner with exceptional attention to detail and strong monitoring discipline.
Strong commercial acumen with ability to balance cost, quality, and timelines.
Hands-on and execution-driven with a bias for action.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, startup environment.
Skills Required
- Graduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
- MBA
- 5-8 years of experience in operations or project management within interiors, construction, events, or allied industries
- Experience with project planning, real-time monitoring, commercial negotiations, budgeting, and P&L management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong vendor management skills
- Willingness to travel within the region and work on-site as required
- Exceptional attention to detail and monitoring discipline
- Strong commercial acumen balancing cost, quality, and timelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment
What We Do
Biome Sustainability Ventures develops sustainable building materials by converting agricultural waste into high-performance products. Its flagship BiomeBoard is a rice-straw particle board designed as an eco-friendly alternative to plywood and MDF. The startup focuses on scalable, circular solutions for the built environment, supporting lower-carbon interior fit-outs, exhibitions, experiential installations, and other temporary or semi-permanent applications for commercial and creative spaces.
