Director - Projects at Ascentis in Mumbai, Maharashtra, IN

Ascentis is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value talent, integrity, and professionalism, and all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to providing a respectful and supportive work environment for everyone.

Project & Programme Leadership

• Lead PMC delivery for multiple high-rise and large-scale developments. Drive project execution strategies aligned with client objectives, timelines, budgets, quality benchmarks, and ESG goals.
• Oversee programme management, project controls, governance, risk management, and reporting frameworks.
• Implement digital project management systems, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making processes.
• Lead stakeholder engagement and executive-level client communication throughout the project lifecycle.

Pre-Construction & Design Management

• Lead feasibility studies, budgeting, value engineering, tendering, procurement planning, and design coordination.
• Advise on project delivery models, contracting strategies, and construction methodologies.
• Drive adoption of modern construction technologies including BIM & Digital Twin integration, Modular and Prefabricated Construction, Precast & Steel Structures, Lean Construction practices, AI-enabled project monitoring, and Common Data Environment (CDE) platforms.
• Ensure multidisciplinary design coordination and technical compliance across all stages.

Construction & Delivery Management

• Monitor construction progress, quality, safety, productivity, and contractor performance.
• Establish robust project controls, scheduling, cost monitoring, and reporting systems using Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or equivalent tools.
• Lead issue resolution, escalation management, and decision-making during execution phases.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, statutory regulations, HSE standards, and operational procedures.

Commercial & ContractManagement

• Oversee tender management, contract administration, variation management, claims, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Provide expertise in FIDIC contracts, dispute avoidance, and contractual negotiations.
• Manage project financials including budgets, forecasting, billing, collections, and profitability.
• Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives across projects.

Team & StakeholderLeadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop high-performing teams across locations and functions.
• Drive accountability, performance management, succession planning, and capability development.
• Collaborate with HR on manpower planning, recruitment, and resource deployment.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, contractors, authorities, and key stakeholders.

Requirements

§ Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Master’s degree or PMP certification preferred.

§ Minimum 20 years of experience in project management and construction leadership for high-rise or large-scale real estate developments.

§ Proven experience leading pre-construction, design management, tendering, budgeting, and project execution functions.

§ Strong exposure to modern construction technologies and digital project delivery systems.

§ Hands-on experience with BIM-based project delivery and integrated project controls.

§ Experience managing large project teams and multiple concurrent projects.

Benefits

​Fixed Salary + Expat Benefits