General Manager – Projects (Construction)

About VITU Realty

VITU Realty is a Mangalore-based real estate company focused on property development and construction delivery. We are strengthening our project execution systems and building capable teams to deliver projects with high standards of quality, cost control, safety and customer satisfaction.

Role Objective

We are looking for an experienced General Manager – Projects (Construction) to lead our residential construction portfolio and upcoming commercial complex/office development.

The role will initially focus on pre-construction planning for the commercial project, including design coordination, tendering, budgeting and scheduling, followed by execution. The GM will also ensure timely delivery, cost efficiency, quality and disciplined execution across all residential projects.

Team Structure & Systems

Reporting to: Executive Director
Team: Project Managers, Site Engineers and Supervisors
Systems: RDash (in-house construction software) and Zoho Projects

The GM will lead Project Managers, who oversee day-to-day site execution, and ensure accurate use of project tracking, progress reporting, quality and safety systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Entire Project Control

Lead projects end to end, from concept, feasibility and pre-construction through execution, commissioning and handover.
Coordinate architects, structural, MEP, QS and other consultants; manage design reviews, decisions and closure timelines.
Develop baseline schedules, milestones, resource plans and construction methodologies using MS Project/RDash.
Review drawings, BOQs, budgets, tender packages, procurement plans and critical-path activities before execution.
For the commercial complex, manage design freezes, tendering, contractor packages and coordination of civil, structural, MEP, HVAC, fire safety, lifts and other building services.
Monitor progress against milestones, identify delays, enforce recovery plans and resolve resource conflicts across sites.
Oversee snagging, testing, commissioning, defect rectification and documentation for handover.
Coordinate handovers with Sales, After-Sales, consultants, customers and facility teams; implement lessons learned.

2. Budget, Cost & Contract Control

Prepare annual budgets, cost plans and forecasts with Finance; track committed, actual and projected costs.
Review tenders, BOQs, rate analysis, variations and contractor bills.
Monitor cash flow, cost-to-complete and cost per sq. ft.; justify and escalate budget variances to the Executive Director.
Drive value engineering without compromising safety, quality, structural integrity or functionality.
Ensure documented approvals for scope changes, variations and bill certification within defined authority limits.

3. Procurement & Contractor Management

Develop procurement plans and source vendors aligned with project schedules, budgets and quality standards.
Support technical and commercial evaluation of contractors and vendors.
Establish performance standards for quality, productivity, safety and timelines.
Ensure timely availability of materials, equipment and specialist services; monitor consumption and wastage.
Resolve contractual and execution issues and escalate significant risks to the Executive Director.

4. Quality, Safety & Statutory Compliance

Establish quality plans, inspection procedures and stage-wise hold points.
Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, National Building Code, RERA, applicable Karnataka/local regulations and labour/BOCW requirements.
Implement site safety systems, including risk assessments, inductions, PPE and incident reporting.
Coordinate statutory approvals, building permissions, fire-safety requirements and inspections with qualified professionals and Legal/Liaison teams.
Track and close snags, defects, non-conformances and audit observations through documented corrective actions; maintain site housekeeping standards.

5. MIS, Reporting & Systems

Conduct weekly project reviews and publish monthly management dashboards covering schedule, cost, quality, safety and risks.
Standardise planning, progress tracking, cost reporting, risk management and construction SOPs.
Ensure accurate and timely use of RDash and Zoho Projects, reconciling system data with actual site progress.
Maintain audit-ready drawings, work orders, GRNs, quality and safety records.
Review risk registers and escalation logs monthly, ensuring timely resolution.

6. Team Leadership & Conduct

Lead and mentor Project Managers and, through them, Site Engineers and Supervisors.
Define reporting lines, responsibilities, decision authority and escalation protocols.
Cascade KRAs to Project Managers, review performance monthly and recommend evidence-based promotions.
Strengthen team capabilities through training and maintain employee attrition below 5%.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

BE/BTech in Civil Engineering.
15–20 years of building construction experience, including at least 5 years leading projects or sites at senior level.
Has led a project from pre-construction through execution to handover.
Experience in scheduling, BOQs, estimation, contracts, procurement and cost control.
Strong understanding of structural works, MEP coordination, quality assurance and construction safety.
Proficiency in MS Project, RDash, and construction reporting tools.
Based in Mangalore and willing to make regular site visits.

Preferred

Postgraduate qualification in Construction Management or Project Management.
Has led a commercial/office building or large mixed-use development, including building services and commissioning.
Experience in early-stage design, budgeting, tendering and procurement.
Can show measurable outcomes in delivery time, cost and quality.
Has built construction systems (reviews, dashboards, SOPs) rather than relying on informal follow-up.
Has implemented ERP / project-management tools (such as Zoho Projects) and enforced their use on sites.
Experience in coastal Karnataka conditions, including monsoon planning.

Compensation & Growth

Fixed CTC: ₹8 – ₹10 LPA, depending on experience, project scale handled and interview outcome.

General Manager - Projects

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