Regional Director - South at Ascentis in Bengaluru, Karnataka, IN

Role & Responsibilities

BusinessDevelopment & P&L Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with developers, owners, operators, and other key stakeholders to generate early project leads, prepare proposals, and convert opportunities into signed contracts.
• Own the regional revenue target and P&L. Drive profitability through disciplined pricing, resource planning, and margin management.
• Lead recruitment for the region and coordinate with HR on team deployment and mobility across projects.
• Manage billing and collections in coordination with the Finance department, ensuring healthy cash flow and timely realisation of fees.

ProjectDelivery

• Oversee delivery of project management services across all regional assignments — monitoring project team performance, quality of deliverables, and compliance with Ascentis' HSE policy and brand standards.
• Personally review all client-facing project reports and lead key client presentations and steering committee meetings.
• Implement and continuously improve internal processes, ensuring consistency across projects and adherence to Ascentis' service standards.

TeamLeadership & Capability Building

• Provide advice, coaching, and structured training to project teams. Drive individual and team performance through clear KRAs and regular feedback.
• Build a strong regional bench by identifying and developing high-potential talent, and by championing Ascentis' company values across the team.
• Promote the adoption of digital tools within project workflows to strengthen delivery quality and team productivity.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• BArch, BE, or BTech. Post-graduate degree is a plus.
• 15+ years in construction project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or P&L role.
• Demonstrated business development track record, with an established network across developers, hospitality groups, and institutional clients.
• International experience (>3yrs) is a plus.
• ​Demonstrated experience leading project through pre-construction phase.

Required Skills

• A good leader able to motivate teams and develop constructive relationships with clients, employees, and stakeholders.
• Process driven with good attention to details.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Sound judgement, commercial instinct, and the ability to represent Ascentis with credibility at senior client level.

Benefits

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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package rooted in full statutory compliance, including our contributions to the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) to ensure your long-term financial security. In addition to mandated Gratuity for your dedicated service, we provide competitive variable pay structures tied to project performance, comprehensive medical and accidental insurance, and site-specific allowances wherever applicable.