VP- Projects

We are looking for VP- Projects for one of the fast growing real estate company of Punjab.

The Vice President Projects will lead planning, execution and delivery of all real estate projects (residential/commercial/township) from concept to handover, ensuring adherence to approved timelines, budgets, quality standards, and statutory compliances. The role will manage a multidisciplinary project team (planning, contracts, site execution, MEP, QS, safety, QA/QC) and coordinate with design, sales, finance and approvals to achieve project and business objectives

Key responsibilities

1. Project planning and strategy

• Translate business plan into detailed project execution strategy, phasing and milestones for each project.
• Finalize project budgets, cash flows, resources and procurement plans in coordination with finance and procurement.
• Review and approve baseline project schedules, construction methodologies, and riskmitigation plans.

2. Design and preconstruction

• Work with architects, structural and services consultants on concept, schematic and GFC drawings to ensure design is buildable, costeffective and aligned to market positioning.
• Lead technical due diligence for new land/projects (site conditions, approvals, services availability, construction risks).
• Drive value engineering and optimization of specifications without compromising on product positioning and quality

3. Project execution and monitoring

• Lead and supervise all construction activities across multiple sites (civil, finishes, MEP, infrastructure, landscaping) through project heads and site teams.
• Ensure strict adherence to project schedule, cost and quality; review weekly/monthly progress reports and conduct regular site reviews.
• Establish strong project management systems for planning, reporting, change control, drawings management, and interface between design and site.

4. Contracts, procurement and cost control

• Oversee preparation of BOQs, tender documents, technical specifications and scope of work.
  
• Participate in contractor/vendor prequalification, technocommercial evaluations and award recommendations.
• Monitor project costs, certify major variations/claims, and ensure adherence to budget with timely corrective actions.

5. Quality, safety and compliance

• Implement robust QA/QC systems, checklists and inspection regimes at all project sites.
• Ensure implementation of safety management plans, statutory norms and EHS standards; drive a strong safety culture.
• Ensure all works comply with local building byelaws, environmental conditions, fire and other statutory approvals.

6. Stakeholder coordination and handover

• Coordinate closely with sales, marketing and CRM teams to align construction progress with sales commitments and customer communication.
• Liaise with approval consultants and authorities for timely clearances, occupancy/completion certificates and utility connections.
• Ensure smooth tower/project handover to customers and facility management, including snagfree possession and documentation.

7. Leadership and team management

• Build, lead and mentor a highperforming projects team (project managers, planning, contracts, QS, QA/QC, safety).
• Set KRAs, review performance, identify training needs and ensure succession planning for key roles.
• Drive a culture of accountability, collaboration, cost consciousness and continuous improvement.

8. Business and P&L responsibility

• Own projectlevel P&L for construction cost, timelines and resource utilization.
• Support management in feasibility studies, project phasing decisions and cashflow planning from a construction perspective.
• Provide regular MIS and dashboards to management on project status, key risks and mitigation plans.

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering; MTech / MBA in Construction/Project Management preferred.
• Must have experience in Mivan Aluminium shuttering.
• 18–25 years of experience in real estate / construction, with at least 5–8 years leading multiple largescale residential/commercial projects as Head Projects / AVP / VP.
• Proven track record of delivering highrise, group housing, mixeduse or township projects with reputed developers or contractors.

Key skills and competencies

• Strong project management and planning skills (primavera/MS Project preferred).
• Deep technical knowledge of civil, finishing and MEP works, modern construction technologies (e.g., Mivan/Alu form, precast) and value engineering.
• Excellent leadership, team building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong commercial acumen in contracts, costing and negotiation.
• Experience with Punjab’s regulatory and compliance requirements and familiarity with local market nuances
• High orientation to quality, safety, compliance and customer focus.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and work under demanding timelines.

Optional section: KPIs

You can add measurable KRAs/KPIs such as:

• Adherence to project schedule (milestone achievement %).
• Variance of actual cost vs. budget.
• Quality metrics (snag counts, rework %, complaint levels).
• Safety performance (LTI, incident rate).
• Timely receipt of statutory approvals and OCs.
• Participate in contractor/vendor prequalification, technocommercial evaluations and award recommendations.
• Monitor project costs, certify major variations/claims, and ensure adherence to budget with timely corrective actions.