Head - Projects & Maintenance

Role Overview:
An experienced Project Head to lead the planning, execution, maintenance, and infrastructure development of our client. The role will be responsible for ensuring high-quality Project Management, construction, timely project delivery, campus maintenance standards, vendor management, and compliance across multiple school locations.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management & Execution:
- Lead end-to-end execution of new school construction, campus expansion, renovation, and refurbishment projects.
- Ensure projects are delivered within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP teams, contractors, and project management agencies.
- Review project drawings, BOQs, technical specifications, and execution plans.
- Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and address execution challenges.
Infrastructure Planning:
- Support the identification and evaluation of new sites for school expansion.
- Participate in due diligence, feasibility studies, and infrastructure assessments.
- Provide technical recommendations on design optimization, cost efficiency, and scalability.
Maintenance & Facilities Management:
- Develop and implement preventive and corrective maintenance programs across campuses.
- Ensure school infrastructure remains functional, and compliant with applicable regulations.
- Drive improvements in campus aesthetics, safety standards, and operational efficiency.
- Monitor maintenance budgets and optimize lifecycle costs of infrastructure assets.
Vendor & Contractor Management:
- Identify, onboard, and manage contractors, vendors, consultants, and service providers.
- Negotiate contracts, evaluate performance, and ensure adherence to SLAs.
- Monitor quality, safety, and compliance standards across all vendors.
Budgeting & Cost Control:
- Prepare project budgets, cost estimates, and cash flow projections.
- Monitor project expenditures and ensure cost optimization without compromising quality.
- Review contractor bills, certifications, and project financial reports.
Compliance & Safety:
- Drive adherence to SOP & standards across all project sites.
- Maintain project documentation and regulatory records.
Stakeholder Management:
- Work closely with school leadership teams, operations, finance, procurement, and external consultants.
- Provide periodic updates on project status, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management.
Candidate Profile:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Postgraduate qualification in Project Management or Construction Management preferred.
Experience:
- 20+ years of experience in civil construction, infrastructure projects, or facilities management.
- Experience managing multi-location projects is essential.
- Prior experience in Schools, education infrastructure, commercial real estate, retail, hospitality, healthcare, or large-format institutional projects will be preferred.
Values
Work in a culture that values quality, innovation, and sustainability.
Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth through training programs.
A collaborative environment where expertise will directly shape the success of the project.

Work arrangement
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