Head of Construction

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients
Salary range: Rs 3000000 - Rs 5000000 (ie INR 30 - 50 LPA)

Min Experience: 15+ years
Location: Bengaluru
JobType: full-time

We are seeking an experienced Head of Construction to lead the end-to-end execution and delivery of residential, villa, and township development projects. The role requires strong expertise in real estate construction, project management, team leadership, and construction operations.

The individual will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, quality standards, regulatory compliance, and effective coordination across all project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering large-scale residential developments from initial planning through final handover.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership and Execution

• Lead the end-to-end execution of residential, villa, and township development projects, from planning and design coordination to construction and completion.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously across different stages of planning, design, and execution.
• Define project timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and execution strategies to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure all projects are completed within approved budgets, agreed schedules, and established quality benchmarks.

Team Management and Leadership

• Lead, guide, and mentor AGMs, Project Managers, Site Heads, and Project Leads across multiple projects.
• Build, develop, and manage high-performing project execution teams.
• Establish strong project governance, reporting mechanisms, and accountability across all project sites.
• Drive effective team coordination and ensure consistent execution standards across projects.

Project Monitoring and Construction Management

• Monitor construction progress across civil works, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), finishing, and handover activities.
• Ensure compliance with construction schedules, quality standards, and workplace safety protocols.
• Conduct regular project reviews, track milestones, and proactively address execution challenges and bottlenecks.
• Maintain visibility into project progress and ensure timely corrective action wherever required.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Maintain alignment between design, engineering, procurement, and construction functions.
• Resolve cross-functional issues and facilitate timely decisions to prevent project delays.

Cost and Vendor Management

• Oversee project budgets, cost planning, resource allocation, and financial control mechanisms.
• Manage contractor performance and maintain effective vendor relationships.
• Identify opportunities to optimise construction costs without compromising quality, safety, or delivery timelines.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of project resources.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure adherence to regulatory approvals, statutory requirements, safety standards, and Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) guidelines.
• Establish and implement quality assurance and quality control processes across all project sites.
• Monitor construction quality and ensure compliance with approved specifications and project standards.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• 15–20+ years of experience in real estate construction, project management, or construction operations.
• Proven experience working with real estate development companies.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering residential, villa, and township projects end-to-end.
• Must have successfully delivered at least 2–3 residential projects from planning through completion.
• Experience managing multiple projects and large project teams simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of construction planning, execution, project controls, budgeting, and stakeholder management.

Must-Have Skills

• Real Estate Construction
• Project Management
• Residential Project Development

Good-to-Have Skills

• Team Management
• Project Execution
• Construction Management

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to medium- to large-scale land parcel developments.
• Experience managing high-rise residential construction projects.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex project environments while maintaining delivery, cost, and quality objectives.