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Project Director – High Rise Residential Construction \| Mumbai
We are currently working on a confidential leadership mandate with one of India’s leading real estate developers for a landmark luxury high-rise residential development in Mumbai.
Mandatory experience in delivering 300m+ residential tower projects is required for this role.
Candidates must have prior experience leading execution of 80+ floor high-rise residential developments from commencement through completion.
The organization is looking to appoint an experienced Project Director to lead the complete end-to-end execution of a large-scale iconic residential tower project from commencement through final delivery.
This role requires a seasoned construction leader with strong technical expertise, leadership capability, and a proven track record in delivering complex high-rise developments globally or within India.
Job Purpose
The Project Director will lead the overall execution strategy, planning, design coordination, construction management, budgeting, contracts, procurement, stakeholder management, quality control, safety, and final delivery of the project.
The role demands close coordination across multidisciplinary teams and leadership stakeholders while ensuring delivery within timelines, quality standards, and commercial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Define the overall project strategy, execution roadmap, and construction schedules in coordination with leadership and consultants
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across design, engineering, procurement, construction, commercial, contracts, and quality functions
- Oversee advanced engineering coordination between structural, MEP, façade, interiors, and vertical transportation consultants
- Drive value engineering, constructability reviews, and technical optimization during design development stages
- Lead construction execution for high-rise structures including deep foundations, core & shell systems, façade systems, luxury interiors, and premium finishing packages
- Ensure strict compliance with project timelines, quality benchmarks, EHS standards, statutory regulations, and international construction standards
- Monitor project progress through regular reviews, reporting systems, and construction tracking mechanisms
- Manage project budgets, cashflows, cost controls, escalations, and commercial performance
- Oversee tendering, bid evaluations, procurement strategy, contractor management, claims management, and contract administration for major packages including civil, MEP, façade, and interiors
- Work closely with internal leadership teams, consultants, architects, PMCs, contractors, sales teams, and regulatory authorities
- Identify project risks proactively and implement mitigation strategies across technical, commercial, and operational aspects
- Build and lead high-performing project management teams while driving accountability and execution excellence
- Implement modern construction technologies, BIM-enabled coordination, digital monitoring tools, and international best practices
Requirements
- Graduate in Civil Engineering is mandatory; M.Tech / MBA in Project Management preferred
- 20–25+ years of experience in large-scale building construction projects
- Mandatory experience delivering 300m+ residential tower developments
- Must have led execution of 80+ floor high-rise residential or mixed-use projects from start to completion
- Strong expertise in structural systems, façade engineering, MEP coordination, vertical transportation systems, and premium residential construction
- Prior GCC / international high-rise construction exposure will be considered an advantage
- Experience working with reputed developers, PMCs, EPC firms, or international contracting organizations preferred
- Strong understanding of modern construction technologies, BIM systems, project controls, cost management, safety systems, and stakeholder management required
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strategic project planning and execution
- Leadership and multidisciplinary team management
- Technical coordination and construction management
- Contractual and commercial management
- Risk mitigation and quality systems implementation
- Stakeholder engagement and decision-making capability
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage large-scale complex developments under demanding timelines
- This is a rare opportunity to lead one of India’s most ambitious skyline-defining residential developments currently under execution.
- For a confidential discussion, please connect directly:
- 📩 kara.sharma@mrgglobal.com
- 📞 +91 8446117482
- #ProjectDirector #HighRiseConstruction #LuxuryResidential #ConstructionLeadership #RealEstate #MumbaiJobs #CivilEngineering #ProjectManagement #GlobalConstruction #MEP #FacadeEngineering #LeadershipHiring #ConstructionJobs
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