Project Manager

• *Job Description Project Manager, VGP**

VGP is hiring a senior Project Manager with 10\+ years of experience to lead new attractions, expansions and refurbishment projects from approval to handover.

• *Role snapshot**

• *Item Detail**

• *Role title** Project Manager

• *Department** Projects

• *Location** Chennai (with travel to project sites)

• *Reports to** Head Projects / Management

• *Experience** Minimum 10 years

• *Certifications** PMO / PMC (preferred)

• *Employment type** Full\-time

• *Key responsibilities**

• *Project planning and coordination**

• **Ensure the project is completed on time and within the approved budget**
• Plan and run projects from concept to commissioning: scope, schedule, budget, milestones and resources.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, contractors, ride and equipment vendors, and internal teams (operations, finance, marketing, legal).
• Run regular progress reviews, site visits and MIS reporting to management.
• Track risks, issues and change requests, and escalate early when timelines or costs are at risk.
• Ensure quality, safety and statutory compliance at every project site.

• *Team collaboration and leadership**

• Lead cross\-functional project teams and site staff, setting clear roles and deliverables.
• Act as the single point of contact between management, consultants and contractors.
• Align project handover with operations so new attractions open ready to run.

• *Commercial negotiations**

• Lead negotiations with contractors, vendors, landlords and franchise partners on price, payment terms, scope and timelines.
• Prepare and evaluate tenders, RFQs and quotations, and recommend vendors on cost, quality and delivery.
• Control project costs against approved budgets and certify contractor bills and milestone payments.

• *Agreements, contracts and bonds**

• Draft, review and manage work orders, purchase orders, service contracts, lease and franchise agreements, with legal counsel where needed.
• Manage bank guarantees, performance bonds, security deposits, retention money and warranties: issue, track validity, renew or release.
• Maintain complete contract records and handle claims, variations and disputes.

• *Liaisoning and approvals**

• Obtain and renew approvals and licences from government bodies, such as building plan approvals, Fire NOC, Pollution Control Board consent, electrical safety (CEIG), local body trade licences and police/entertainment licences.
• Build and maintain working relationships with government departments, local authorities and utility providers.
• Track statutory timelines and keep all project approvals current.

• *Skills and competencies**

• **Project coordination:** strong planning, scheduling and multi\-project tracking; working knowledge of MS Project, Primavera or similar tools.
• **Team collaboration:** leads cross\-functional teams and external partners with clear, firm communication.
• **Commercial negotiation:** proven record of closing contractor, vendor and partner deals on favourable terms; strong cost estimation and budget control.
• **Agreements and bonds:** sound knowledge of contracts, work orders.
• **Liaisoning:** hands\-on experience obtaining statutory approvals and licences in Tamil Nadu or other Indian states, with established government contacts preferred.
• **Reporting:** clear MIS, progress and cost reporting to senior management.
• **Languages:** fluent English and Tamil; Hindi or other regional languages an advantage.

• *Qualifications and experience**

• **Education:** Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Construction/Project Management. An MBA or PG in Project Management is an advantage.
• **Experience:** minimum 10 years in project management, including at least 5 years leading projects end to end.
• **Preferred background:** amusement parks, theme parks, hospitality, retail/mall fit\-outs, real estate or large commercial construction.
• **Certifications (preferred):** PMO (Project Management Office) and PMC (Project Management Consultancy) certification or equivalent experience; Willing to travel to project sites across India as new locations open.

• *Key performance indicators**

• Projects delivered on schedule and within approved budget.
• Cost savings achieved through negotiation and tendering.
• All statutory approvals and licences in place before opening, with zero lapses.
• Bank guarantees and bonds tracked with no missed renewals or releases.

Safety and quality compliance at every site, with no major incidents.

Pay: ₹50,000\.00 \- ₹60,000\.00 per month

Benefits

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person