Senior Manager- Landscape Contracts & Projects

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Contractor & Subcontractor Development: Identify, evaluate and onboard landscape contractors, subcontractors and specialist agencies across operational cities. Build a reliable vendor network based on execution capability, quality, pricing and geographical coverage.
• Contract & Commercial Management: Manage contractor empanelment, scope finalisation, BOQs, rate contracts, commercial negotiations, work orders, payment terms and contract renewals.
• Landscape Project Execution: Coordinate execution of outdoor landscaping projects, including site preparation, landscaping, plantation, irrigation systems, hardscaping and other outdoor development requirements.
• Subcontractor Management: Allocate work to subcontractors, monitor deployment and productivity, and ensure adequate manpower, equipment and resources for project execution.
• Project TAT & Delivery: Ensure timely execution and completion of projects as per agreed schedules, milestones and customer commitments.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure adherence to approved landscape designs, plant specifications, plantation standards, irrigation requirements and project quality benchmarks in coordination with QA/QC teams.
• Cost & Budget Control: Monitor project BOQs, subcontractor rates, execution costs and variations to ensure projects are delivered within approved budgets.
• Site Monitoring & Compliance: Conduct periodic site reviews, contractor performance assessments and execution audits. Ensure compliance with safety standards, labour regulations and applicable statutory requirements.
• Billing & Commercial Closure: Validate subcontractor measurements, work completion certificates, bills and supporting documentation before processing payments.
• Performance Management: Establish contractor rating and performance evaluation mechanisms covering quality, cost, timelines, safety and service delivery.
• Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with Project, Procurement, PCS, Finance and Business Development teams to ensure smooth project handover, execution and closure.

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in Landscape Projects, Horticulture, Civil / Infrastructure Projects or Outdoor Development.
• Strong exposure to contractor and subcontractor management, contract administration and project execution.
• Experience in BOQ preparation, rate analysis, commercial negotiations and vendor management.
• Understanding of landscaping, plantation, irrigation systems, hardscaping and outdoor project execution.
• Experience in managing multiple projects and contractors across different locations.
• Strong project planning, cost control and execution management skills.
• Graduate in Horticulture, Agriculture, Civil Engineering or related disciplines preferred.

Key Competencies

• Contractor and subcontractor management
• Contract administration and commercial negotiations
• Landscape project execution
• Project planning and TAT management
• Cost control and budget management
• Quality assurance and site audits
• Multi-city vendor development
• Stakeholder management and problem-solving