Assistant General Manager - Transition - Commercial Real Estate

About the Company:

Our client is a leading developer of premium Grade-A commercial real estate, delivering world-class office campuses with best-in-class infrastructure and tenant experience.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced AGM Transition to lead the transition of newly developed commercial assets from the Projects team to Property Operations.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring every building is technically complete, operationally ready, fully compliant, and successfully handed over for day-to-day facility operations.

This is a highly cross-functional role requiring close coordination with Project Management, Consultants, Contractors, Leasing, Property Management, Engineering, and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead complete transition of commercial assets from construction to operations.
• Conduct technical due diligence before building handover.
• Review commissioning and testing of all engineering systems.
• Manage snag identification, defect tracking, and closure with contractors.
• Verify readiness of HVAC, Electrical, Fire Systems, Plumbing, Lifts, BMS, STP/WTP, DG Sets, ELV systems, and utilities.
• Review as-built drawings, O&M manuals, warranties, asset registers, commissioning reports, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, integrated system testing, and statutory approvals.
• Ensure operational readiness through SOP development, maintenance schedules, vendor onboarding, manpower planning, and emergency response planning.
• Coordinate tenant handovers, fit-out readiness, occupancy requirements, and common area readiness.
• Work closely with Projects, Consultants, Contractors, Engineering, Property Management, Leasing, Security, Finance, Procurement, and Legal teams.
• Ensure timely and seamless building handover with zero critical defects.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• BE/B.Tech in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Building Services Engineering. MBA preferred.
• 1018 years of experience in Transition Management, Property Management, Technical Services, or Commercial Real Estate Projects.
• Strong understanding of commissioning, technical audits, MEP systems, building handover, quality inspections, and operational readiness.
• Experience in commercial office buildings, IT Parks, Business Parks, SEZs, Airports, or Mixed-use developments.
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and documentation skills.

Preferred Industry Experience:

• Commercial Real Estate Developers - Property Consultants - Business Parks - Grade-A Office Developers - Project Management Consultants - Integrated Facility Management