Manager - Real Estate Project & Development

About The CompanyTata Communications Redefines Connectivity with Innovation and IntelligenceDriving the next level of intelligence powered by Cloud, Mobility, Internet of Things, Collaboration, Security, Media services and Network services, we at Tata Communications are envisaging a New World of CommunicationsCorporate Service s Real Estate Project & Development vertical manages real estate projects & Infrastructure development programs like office fit-outs, building construction, data centers, campus infrastructure, repairs & maintenance etc, and lease management of company properties.The role requires deploying best practices of project management while working with Architects, consultants, vendors and all internal and external stakeholders to create world class infrastructure for the organization.The role is responsible for meeting the time, cost, quality, safety, sustainability and compliance requirements of the projects.The role requires efficient management of the entire lifecycle of the construction and fit-out projects from planning to closeout stage including Interior design planning, budgeting, quantity survey, space programming & planning, requirement encapsulation, development of scope & BOQ, rate analysis, market rates study, tendering documentation, scheduling, site supervision, quality checks, resolving issues on site, conflict management, billing check, budget control, Reporting, technical & commercial closeout.The position requires an experienced and self-motivated real estate & project management professional with highest standards of ethics and sincerity towards work.Strategy PlanningAREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY (Key Activities):Strategic Facility Development (SFD) plans to create outstanding InfrastructurePrepare proposed AoP/Capital planning/budgeting for Real Estate, Administrative Support and Facilities InfrastructureInfrastructure Project ManagementPre-Construction-conceiving the project plan, estimates, project planning, design development, budgeting, contracting strategies, tendering work packages, Negotiation, and attest award of contracts, high level schedulingDuring Construction -Project control management, ensuring EHS Policy compliance &achieving sustainability goals and objectivesPost Construction -Project Closure, financial closure & reconciliation, vendor reports & lesson learntPrepare capex AoP plan in conjunction with Heads of businesses and Finance;Participate in key/large vendor negotiations where required; Discuss with cross-functional teams and building business cases for shut-down of specific sites; assist Corporate function (CS) to Review assessment around recovery of investment, opex savings side.Review and attest deals summarized by the team with respect to various terms including price against budget and lease duration; Review and attest contract renewals.Obtain all statutory building approval & processing matters requiring the company's board approval etc.Real Estate ManagementPrepare space planning and technical space planning for optimal cost savings;Undertaking the development potential of existing Tata Comm property/ land parcels for effective optimization by way of utilization/commercialization, leasing ,etc,.Preparation of documents, information, etc sought by various interested parties/ stakeholders for initiating the aboveEnsuring all leases and liaison management are as per the timeline, ensuring compliance with statutory payments, ensuring spaces shared by the subsidiaries are commercially evaluated & agreements are executed as per taxation requirements.Managing all real estate compliance requirements, processing matters requiring board appraisal/approval, etc.Liaison With Critical External StakeholdersLiaison with government, statutory, industry bodies, and authorities in both non-telecommunications and telecommunications domains. Actively seek to identify or promote favorable business conditions for the organization.Industry ForumsIdentify all possible strong opportunities in industry forums, conferences, and seminars for representation of the organization by the CEO or business heads; Facilitate invitation at these platforms from Tata Comm to strengthen the organization's imageMinimum Qualification & ExperienceA civil engineering or architecture graduate with at least 6 to 12 years of experience in corporate services/Reals Estate & facilities/ Administration/ Project development team across career having handled multiple projects involving building constructions, Office interior fit-outs, Data centers, campus infrastructure development, greenfield and brownfield etc. Has good experience in lease management (including onboarding & off-boarding of properties) Has a good local understanding of land & building byelaws of different regions of India. Understand the local municipal workings and approval mechanisms. Willingness to travel (short duration) to project site locations across IndiaHands on working on Autocad.Scheduling on MSP or PrimaveraGood presentation skills with powerpoint etcOther Knowledge/skillsBasic knowledge of 3D software such as sketchup, Revit will be preferredCertifications in project management