Senior Project Manager

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What we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, pension, medical, dental, and vision care
• On the job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

Job Title: Senior Project Manager – IBMS/CFS
Location: Mumbai
Department: Project Management
Reports to: Program Director/Head Projects
Experience: 12+ years in IBMS/CFS or related domains

Job Summary:
The Senior Project Manager will lead, manage, and deliver large-scale IBMS and CFS projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, quality standards, timelines, and budgets. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, clients, contractors, and vendors to deliver exceptional solutions for critical facilities (such as data centers, commercial buildings, and industrial sites).

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end project management for IBMS and CFS implementation, upgrades, and maintenance.
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and control multiple projects simultaneously.
• Engage with clients during pre-sales, solution design, and implementation phases to capture requirements and expectations.
• Develop project scope, objectives, detailed schedules, and resource plans.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Oversee installation, commissioning, and integration of IBMS systems (BMS, fire alarm, access control, CCTV, HVAC controls, energy management).
• Manage procurement activities, vendor selection, contract negotiation, and performance evaluation.
• Prepare budgets, track costs, and ensure projects are delivered within agreed constraints.
• Identify risks/issues and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare regular project status reports and present updates to management and clients.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Guide and mentor project engineers and other team members.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical/Instrumentation) or related field.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in managing IBMS and CFS projects in critical environments.
• PMP/Prince2 certification preferred.
• Strong technical background in building automation, fire systems, energy management, and facility services.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Project, AutoCAD, and other relevant tools.
• Sound knowledge of safety, compliance, and quality standards applicable to IBMS/CFS.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Should be based out of or willing to relocate to Mumbai.

Preferred Industry Background:
Data Centers, Commercial Real Estate, Industrial Facilities, MEP Contracting, System Integration.