Construction Head - Luxury Projects - Real Estate

Our client is a large diversified group with a large Realty business. They are coming up a with a large Luxury project and are looking to hire a Construction Head at their office in Mumbai. This is a strategic leadership position for an experienced Civil Engineer who has successfully delivered complex, high - value projects in India and international markets. Key Responsibilities: - Lead overall construction strategy, planning, execution and delivery across assigned projects. - Drive projects from pre - construction through execution, commissioning and handover. - Manage project budgets, schedules, procurement, contractors and construction risks. - Coordinate effectively with architects, consultants, PMC teams, contractors and statutory authorities. - Ensure adherence to design intent, quality standards, safety requirements and regulatory norms. - Review construction methodologies, materials, productivity and site performance. - Monitor project progress and proactively address delays, cost overruns and execution risks. - Resolve critical technical, contractual and commercial issues. - Establish strong project governance, reporting and escalation mechanisms. - Provide regular updates to the CMD and senior management on project progress, risks and mitigation. - Build, lead and mentor high - performing project and construction teams. Candidate Profile: - BE in Civil Engineering. - 20+ years of overall construction/project execution experience. - International experience preferred. - Strong experience in Premium commercial, hospitality, mixed - use and/or luxury high - rise developments. - Proven track record of managing large, complex and high - value construction projects. - Strong understanding of construction planning, execution, contracts, procurement, cost and project controls. - Excellent stakeholder and contractor management skills. - Demonstrated ability to lead large multidisciplinary teams. - Strong leadership, communication, decision - making and problem - solving capabilities. - Experience in developer/client - side construction leadership will be particularly relevant. - If this matches your experience, please connect with us at the earliest. Please Note: - We manage your profile in confidence and do not share with the client till we have your consent. - This is a confidential hiring and we will not be able to name the client till we shortlist your profile.