Project Manager

Job Title Project Manager Job Description Summary This Role is part of PDS-Investors Team, and selected candidates will be working on project management consultancy or construction management projects managed by Cushman & Wakefield.

About the Role: Develop comprehensive Project Strategy, Execution Plan, and Master Schedule in alignment with Schneider Electric’s targets. Translate RFP scope into actionable work packages for Civil, PEB, MEP & Infrastructure. Monitor progress against milestones, proactively flag delays, and prepare recovery plans. Daily monitoring of site progress across Civil, PEB, MEP, Infra & Interior packages. Ensure strict adherence to FM Global standards, SE guidelines, safety norms & quality protocols. Drive site housekeeping, logistic planning, manpower utilization & contractor performance. Lead & coordinate PMC team: Planning, Project Engineers, MEP, Safety & QS. Facilitate daily/weekly coordination meetings with the client and other stakeholders Ensure design deliverables are released timely – no work stoppage due to drawing delays. Communicate issues & escalations with professional clarity and solution-oriented approach. Track and ensure compliance for Labour laws & IR, ESIC, PF, Medical & Insurance, Excavation, Royalty, Labour License and Environmental – CGWB, PCB Maintain audit-ready records for legal, HR, Finance & statutory inspections. Implement and drive QA/QC plan, QAP adherence & inspection protocols. Review and sign off Test certificates, Calibration reports and NCRs, Site Instructions, Observation Reports Support ISO 9001, 14001 & OHSAS audits with corrective actions. Deep involvement with Safety Engineer for, Daily safety rounds, Work permit system, Toolbox meetings and High-risk activity control Immediate reporting of critical safety breaches to SE leadership within 2 hours. Manage project budget and cost adherence. Validate contractor RA bills with PMC QS/Planning teams. Track cash-flow, change orders, claims, and cost deviations. Drive value engineering initiatives for cost and time optimisation. Maintain complete project documentation of Drawings, QAP & QC records, Approvals, Change logs and Safety & compliance records Prepare Daily & weekly progress reports, Monthly Executive Summary for Schneider Leadership and Risk registers and mitigation plans Ensure contractor resource deployment, productivity and performance. Validate the availability of manpower, machinery & materials. Ensure strict schedule adherence for long-lead items (PEB, Transformer, Panels, DG, HVAC etc.). Lead final punch list closure with all consultants & vendors. Drive testing & commissioning of all equipment. Ensure submission of, As-built drawings (CAD + PDF), O&M Manuals, Stability Certificate, Completion Certificates and Warranty certificates Prepare the final Project Closure Report & Lessons Learned Document.

Proven experience in industrial construction (Factories, PEB, MEP, Infrastructure). Strong understanding of FM Global requirements. Excellent leadership & stakeholder management abilities. Expertise in Project planning (MS Project/Primavera), Cost control, Compliance & safety management and Quality systems (QAP, NCR handling, audits) Ability to manage large teams and multiple contractors simultaneously. Strong communication, negotiation & decision-making skills. Mandatory experience in at least 3 Greenfield/Brownfield industrial projects. Exposure to FM Global guidelines is essential. Experience working with multinational clients is preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering. Why join Cushman & Wakefield? As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from; Being part of a growing global company; Career development and a promote from within culture; An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion We're committed to