Facility Manager - Project & Operations

Role Purpose

To support DriveX’s business expansion and facility operations by managing property identification and negotiations, lease coordination, interior fit-outs and project execution, followed by end-to-end facility operations across assigned locations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Real Estate & Expansion

• Scout and identify suitable properties for new facilities.
  
• Conduct market surveys and rental bench marking.
  
• Support commercial negotiations with property owners.
  
• Coordinate lease/MOU execution and property documentation.
  
• Coordinate with internal Legal, Finance and Business teams for property closure.
  

2. Projects & Interior Execution

• Prepare BOQs, budgets and project execution plans.
  
• Coordinate contractors, vendors and internal stakeholders.
  
• Supervise site execution and ensure quality and timelines.
  
• Manage interior fit-outs, facility setup and handover.
  
• Conduct snag identification and ensure timely closure.
  

3. Facility Operations

• Manage day-to-day facility operations after project handover.
  
• Handle maintenance, repairs and preventive maintenance activities.
  
• Manage vendors and service partners.
  
• Ensure statutory, safety and facility-related compliance.
  
• Manage assigned Bangalore Corporate Offices & Hosur , COCOs and DTC facilities.
  

4. Budget & Cost Management

• Prepare and monitor project and facility budgets.
  
• Control project and operational costs.
  
• Negotiate with vendors and contractors.
  
• Verify and coordinate invoice processing and payments.
  

5. Reporting & Tracking

• Maintain weekly project and expansion trackers.
  
• Monitor project timelines, budgets and milestones.
  
• Maintain cost and facility operation trackers.
  
• Provide regular updates on project progress, risks and escalations.
  

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: 10–12 years in Facility Management, Real Estate Projects, Interior Fit-outs, Commercial Property or a similar role.
  
• Strong experience in project execution as well as facility operations.
  
• Experience in property scouting, commercial negotiations and lease coordination
  
• Hands-on experience in BOQ preparation, vendor management, site supervision and project execution.
  
• Good understanding of commercial real estate and facility maintenance.
  
• Strong negotiation, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
  
• Willingness to travel across Bangalore, Hosur and other South India locations as required.
  
• Strong ownership, problem-solving and execution-oriented approach.
  
• Experience in preparing floor plans etc in CAD
  

Key Competencies

Real Estate | Project Management | Facility Operations | Vendor Management | Cost Control | Negotiation | Stakeholder Management | Execution & Problem Solving