Director Design & Build (Office interiors)

Buildkonnect · India

Role over view

We are seeking an accomplished and dynamic leader to lead and oversee delivery and the P&L of the Design & Build business across India for one of the largest flexible workspace solutions company in India. This role is pivotal in ensuring successful project execution, client satisfaction, and profitable growth. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in project execution within the interior fit-out sector coupled with strong leadership and commercial acumen.

Key responsibilities

P&L Ownership: 

• Lead the P&L for the Design & Build business across all regions in India. 

• Drive top-line growth and bottom-line profitability by ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and at the highest quality. 

Project Delivery: 

• Oversee the end-to-end execution of all Design & Build projects, ensuring adherence to design, quality, safety, and regulatory standards. 

• Establish robust delivery processes, standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement mechanisms. 

Business Development Support: 

• Collaborate with the business development team to support client acquisition and project proposals. • Participate in key client meetings to ensure delivery capability is effectively communicated and aligned with client expectations. 

Team Leadership: 

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of regional delivery heads, project managers, engineers, and support staff. 

• Foster a culture of accountability, excellence, and collaboration across all project teams. 

Stakeholder Management: 

• Act as a senior point of contact for clients, consultants, and key stakeholders to ensure high client satisfaction and repeat business. 

• Lead and manage communication & coordination effectively with design, procurement, commercial, and other internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

Risk & Compliance: 

• Ensure all projects adhere to health, safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements. • Identify project risks and implement mitigation plans proactively. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Civil Engineering or related field with20+ years of experience in project execution and delivery within the interior fit-out, design & build industry. 

• Strong understanding of office interior fit-out/ design & build project lifecycles, from concept to handover with p roven track record of managing large-scale projects and business units with P&L responsibility.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. 

• Ability to travel to oversee team and projects across different regions. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• A seasoned project delivery professional ready to take on the challenge of P&L management.

• A leader who can combine technical expertise with strategic thinking to grow the Design & Build business. 

• Someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can inspire teams to excel.