Manager / Sr. Manager - Projects (Office Fitouts)

Senior Project Manager – Office Fit-out

Company:	Knight Frank
Location:	Pune
Role:	Senior Project Manager (SPM) – Office Fit-out
Industry:	Commercial Interiors / Workplace Fit-out / Project Management

About Knight Frank

Knight Frank is a leading global independent real estate consultancy providing a wide range of property and real estate services to clients across commercial, residential and investment markets.

The company operates across multiple international markets and provides services including commercial real estate, property management, project management, workplace solutions, valuation and advisory services.

In India, Knight Frank works with leading corporate and institutional clients across major cities and supports large-scale real estate and workplace projects.

Job Summary

Knight Frank is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with 15+ years of experience in commercial office fit-out projects. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery, including planning, execution, contractor management, client coordination, quality, cost and schedule control.

The ideal candidate should have managed corporate office / commercial workplace fit-out projects from pre-construction through handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end execution of commercial office fit-out projects.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, execution and timely completion.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, contractors and vendors.
• Manage multiple contractors and subcontractors across various work packages.
• Monitor project progress against cost, quality and schedule.
• Review and coordinate BOQ, drawings, specifications, material approvals and shop drawings.
• Coordinate MEP services with architectural/interior works.
• Monitor site execution, workmanship and compliance with approved drawings/specifications.
• Conduct regular project review meetings and prepare progress reports.
• Identify project risks, delays and technical issues and drive corrective actions.
• Manage contractor performance, billing, variations and commercial issues.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality and project standards.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Ensure effective coordination between civil, architectural, interiors and MEP teams.

Mandatory Experience

• 15-20 years of overall project management / construction experience.
• Strong experience in commercial office fit-out / corporate workplace projects.
• Experience managing projects from mobilisation to handover.
• Strong contractor and consultant management experience.
• Good understanding of interior finishes, civil works and MEP coordination.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, cost control and quality management.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management skills.
• Willingness to work from / travel within Pune as required.

Preferred Project Background

• Corporate Offices
• IT / ITES Office Fit-outs
• Commercial Office Interiors
• Corporate Workplace Projects
• Commercial Buildings – Interior Fit-out
• Co-working Spaces
• Banking / Financial Institution Offices
• Premium Corporate Interiors
• Large-scale Workplace Transformation Projects

Preferred Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech/Diploma in Civil Engineering, Architecture, Interior Design or related discipline.

Key Skills

• Office Fit-out
• Commercial Interiors
• Project Management
• Workplace Projects
• MEP Coordination
• Contractor Management
• Client Management
• Project Planning
• Cost Control
• BOQ
• Billing
• Quality Control
• HSE
• Snagging
• Handover