JOB DESCRIPTION
Ascentis is an international engineering and project management consultancy, focused on hospitality and commercial developments across South Asia and East Africa. Founded in 2007, our team works alongside world-class developers and hotel operators to deliver exceptional outcomes on complex, high-value projects. Our success is built on clear thinking, decisive leadership, and a collaborative, people-first approach.
We are now seeking a highly capable and collaborative Head Projects who will be responsible for leading multiple renovation and fitout projects for our major client, based out of Gurugram, Haryana.
Title
Head Projects (Renovation and Fit outs)
Role & Responsibilities
Leadership of the overall project execution cycle from design through procurement and construction for multiple renovation and fitout projects.
Day-to-day management of the internal team, designers, contractors, and vendors to achieve a safe, timely, on-budget completion with international quality standards :
Pre-Construction
- Preparation of master schedule, budget, procurement strategy
- Preparation of a construction strategy with logistics plan
- Coordinate with our cost planning team for preparation of budget
- Lead the design process, design reviews, value engineering, and timely release of design packages
Programme Management
Prepare fortnightly / monthly schedule trackersLead BOI deliveries and store managementIdentify delays and propose acceleration methodsIdentify and flag risks to the timelines and suggest mitigation plansCoordinate with hotel operations and client asset management teams on proposed shutdownsContracts & Cost Management
Prepare, track, and update tender event scheduleCoordinate with our commercial management team to preparation of tender packages, administration of tender process and award of contractsManage change order processLead third-party QS for post contract QS and certification of billsPrepare monthly cost report, cash flow, and budget updatesConstruction Management
Supervise and lead site logistics, shutdown plans, and works execution strategy in a running hotelLead design coordination between design consultants, vendors, and contractors to ensure seamless executionManage contractors' work progress at site and monitor adequacy of resources and equipmentLead quality control and safety procedures implementation at siteManage changes during executionPrepare and lead project handover process to owner / operatorRequired Qualification, Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering / construction management / or related fieldMinimum 12 years of experience in hospitality fit out projectsFamiliarity with international hotel brand standards (Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, etc.) is a plusProven experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractorsExcellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skillsProficient in MS Office, MS Project, and documentation managementGood interpersonal and leadership skillsEye for detail in hard finishes and knowledge of various finishing materials will be a plusExposure to LEED / IGBC / green building certification processes is a plusWhy Join Ascentis
Ascentis offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects with some of the world&aposs most respected hospitality brands. You will be joining a collaborative, quality-focused team that blends design, technical expertise, and execution capabilities to deliver industry-leading developments. This role offers a unique platform to influence how integrated design is delivered across diverse geographies and cultures.
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Skills Required
Construction Management, Project Management, Ms Project, Documentation Management, Cost Management, Ms Office, Quality Control