Assistant Manager -Infrastructure Project

Department: Administration & Facilities

Experience Level: 5 – 8 Years

Reports To: Head of Facilities & Administration

About Digantara

Digantara is building the world's first maps for space, Space-Mission Assurance Platform™ (Space-MAP™). Space-MAP™ represents a revolutionary end-to-end infrastructure for sustainable space operations, offering a comprehensive space situational awareness (SSA) solution that simplifies and strengthens satellite operations in the face of the rapidly expanding commercialization of space.

Position Overview

Digantara is seeking a dynamic, highly adaptable Assistant Manager – Infrastructure Projects to work directly alongside leadership in driving end-to-end site expansions, cleanrooms/labs, command centre builds, and technical facilities execution across cities.

In this role, will own the complete site project lifecycle – from initial requirement gathering, design, vendor sourcing, and BOQ (Bill of Quantities) evaluation to hands-on site management, execution, and smooth handover – taking decisions at site considering the ground reality, vendor coordination and any out-of-scope work to the reporting Manager for approval. Must be comfortable travelling to other project cities, managing extended on-site stays during active execution phases, and maintaining impeccable, dispute-free relationships with vendors, landlords/Clients, and external regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Execution & Site Handover
• Drive multi-city office expansions, high-spec technical site setups, cleanroom/laboratory builds, and command centres from site takeover through completion.
• Manage all site execution workflows on the ground with hands-on ownership, ensuring on-time delivery, quality control, and zero non-compliance issues.
• Lead smooth site handovers, ensuring all snag lists, as-built documentation, O&M manuals, warranties, AMC set-up, testing certifications, and cleanroom validations are fully resolved with zero operational friction.
• Post-handover facility operations are outside the scope of this role; involvement is limited to major rework or new vendor requirements at handed-over sites.
• Vendor Sourcing & BOQ Management
• Lead vendor sourcing and market identification for specialized vendors (Civil, MEP, Interior, HVAC, Cleanrooms, IT/AV, and technical infrastructure).
• Perform thorough BOQ (Bill of Quantities) technical reviews, rate validations, quote and tender comparisons, and scope validation, and share vendor recommendations with the reporting Manager for approval.
• After approval, complete vendor onboarding, contract vetting, and NDA signing before any work begins; manage procurement documentation, including PO processing and bill verification against actual site measurements, concluding with the reporting Manager for sign-off before payment.
• Design, Cleanroom & Technical Coordination
• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and MEP consultants to finalise layouts, drawings, BOQs, and technical specifications for functionality and compliance.
• Define and execute high-spec technical areas such as ISO-classified cleanrooms, laboratories, server/IT rooms, power backup, pressure cascades, HEPA filtration systems, and ESD flooring.
• Scope Control & Pre-Approval Rules
• Execute work strictly as per the approved BOQ and scope.
• Seek prior written approval from the reporting Manager for any items outside the BOQ or additional scope before instructing vendors—ensuring zero unauthorised extra cost.
• External Stakeholder & Regulatory Coordination
• Serve as the primary operational liaison with building management teams and Client for site access, work permits, and utility setups.
• Coordinate directly with authorities to secure necessary approvals, clearances, and operational permits for ongoing and future projects.
• Ensure all construction, expansion, and facility modifications strictly adhere to agreed guidelines and statutory regulations.
• Site Supervision & Dispute-Free Vendor Relations
• Maintain active, hands-on on-site supervision during critical build phases to enforce EHS, quality, safety standards, and dust-free working protocols in occupied areas.
• Act as the single point of contact for contractors and vendors, maintaining collaborative, dispute-free relationships to ensure work proceeds without complaints or escalations.
• Multi-City Travel & Deployment Flexibility
• Travel to various project locations across India as required by project schedules.
• Stay on-site in secondary project cities for extended periods during peak fit-out and handover phases.
• Meticulous Documentation & Reporting
• Discuss and align site decisions, schedules, and progress reports with the reporting Manager before sharing with external stakeholders.
• Maintain complete, audit-ready project records including Daily/Weekly Progress Reports (DPR/WPR), project trackers, statutory permits, dashboards, and Minutes of Meetings (MOMs).
  
  

Candidate Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 5 to 8 years of proven hands-on experience in Turnkey Commercial Fit-outs, Technical Site Builds, Infrastructure Capital Projects. Must have delivered cleanroom or laboratory projects end-to-end and Knowledge of corporate Real Estate (CRE).
• Education: B.E. / B.Tech (Civil) or B.Arch. with MEP certification.
• Core Technical Competencies: Strong expertise in BOQ review, rate analysis, vendor sourcing, contract vetting, cleanroom validation (ISO classes, pressure cascades, HEPA filtration, ESD flooring), and technical site supervision.
• Software Tools: Proficiency in MS Project, AutoCAD / drawing viewers, Advanced Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
• Independent Site Management: Proven track record of running site operations independently with minimal day-to-day supervision, while following defined approval processes.
• Travel & Relocation Flexibility: Willingness to travel frequently across project sites and stay at execution locations for extended periods as needed.
• Vendor Management Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and diplomacy skills to resolve site friction smoothly and maintain high vendor accountability without generating complaints or conflict.
  
  

Key Personal Attributes

• High Adaptability: Highly flexible in taking on varied project demands, changing site conditions, and shifting schedules.
• Proactive Ownership: Takes full ownership of site outcomes, with strong attention to detail and the confidence to make on-ground execution decisions within the approved scope.
  
  

Location :Hebbal, Bangalore