DGM - Planning | Real Estate

Key responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Scheduling:

• Standardize project schedules across all projects and zones to ensure consistency.
• Ensure accurate and timely upload of ASTA schedules and provide regular progress updates.
• Monitor projects to meet MSO (Master Schedule of Operations) commitments.
• Continuously improve project schedules to optimize quality and time.
• Implement new technological solutions to enhance project execution timelines and quality.
• Ensure process compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for project execution.
• Conduct benchmarking to ensure competitiveness in the market.
• Drive HO (Head Office) Ops initiatives for planning and implementation of key projects.

2. MIS Management and Automation:

• Lead the automation and enhancement of Management Information Systems (MIS) to streamline reporting.
• Drive project progress monitoring through the identification of gaps and escalation of critical issues such as:
• Non-operational issues like design gaps and P&L variances.
• Regularly interact with internal teams and external stakeholders (Consultants, contractors) for status updates, issue resolution, and collaboration.
• Ensure linkage of quality processes to project schedules for timely execution.
• Support zonal teams with construction solutions to address site bottlenecks.
• Track and monitor progress in key gap areas across all projects.
• PCP (Project Control Plan) tracking and ensuring adherence.
• Oversee last-mile delivery, including tracking USPs and delivering on key performance indicators.
• Prepare MD decks for CBE, cashflow, and quality reviews.

3. Stakeholder Management:

• Build and maintain relationships with consultants, contractors, and other key stakeholders to ensure smooth project progress.
• Work closely with internal teams, including zonal and project teams, to remove bottlenecks and facilitate solutions.
• Ensure seamless communication and coordination among all stakeholders for effective project execution.

4. Quality Control and Process Improvement:

• Ensure all quality processes are integrated into project schedules and are closely monitored.
• Track and monitor project quality in alignment with progress.
• Identify and address operational gaps through SOPs, guidelines, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with teams to improve activity sequencing to enhance quality and time optimization.
• Recognition and Achievements:
• Drive the creation, maintenance, and analysis of an operational achievements database.
• Highlight and facilitate acknowledgment and reward processes for high-performing teams and individuals.
• Foster a culture of recognition and continuous improvement through a structured rewards and recognition framework.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering.
• Masters degree in Construction Management/Project Management (preferred).
• Proficiency in planning software like Primavera, MS Project, and AutoCAD.
• Good Execution and design knowledge.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale real estate projects for over 12 years.
• Hands-on experience in scheduling, cost control, and resource planning.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Analytical mindset with a solution-oriented approach to challenges.

Interested candidate can apply or share their CV with us at career@majestiqueproperties.com