Project Engineer

Job role: Project manager (Civil)

Department: Transformation

Job experience: Min. 7years

Location: Mumbai, HQ

About The Hosteller

The Hosteller is a people-first backpacker hostel brand built around travel, community, and shared experiences. We create spaces where travellers from across the world connect, stories are exchanged, and memories are made. Powered by passionate teams on-ground and at the corporate level, The Hosteller values ownership, empathy, collaboration and a deep respect for both people and places.

At The Hosteller, you'll be part of a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment where ideas matter, ownership is encouraged and growth is real. We offer hands-on exposure, opportunities to learn across functions and the chance to build meaningful experiences for global and domestic travellers.

Role overview

The Project manager (Civil) will be responsible for end-to-end execution of civil and interior works across multiple projects, ensuring seamless transformation of properties from their existing (as-is) condition to the brand's standardised design and quality benchmarks. This role will own on-ground execution, coordination with designers and vendors, cost and timeline control, and quality compliance ensuring every project is delivered on time, on budget, and as per approved brand standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end civil and interior execution of projects, from site handover to final completion and readiness for operations
• Translate approved designs and drawings into accurate on-ground execution, ensuring alignment with brand standards
• Manage the transformation phase, converting existing structures into standardised brand-compliant properties
• Coordinate with architects, designers, MEP consultants, and contractors to resolve execution-level challenges
• Prepare and track project execution schedules, milestones, and dependencies to ensure timely delivery
• Oversee vendor and contractor management, including scope definition, supervision, and on-site coordination
• Ensure quality control and workmanship standards across all civil, finishing, and fit-out activities
• Monitor project costs and BOQs, controlling overruns and flagging risks proactively
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews, and snag-list closures before handover
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, safety norms, and local building regulations during execution

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in civil engineering (B.E./B.Tech)
• Hands-on experience in construction, interior fit-outs, or refurbishment projects
• Experience working with architectural drawings, GFCs, BOQs, and execution schedules
• Ability to manage multiple vendors, contractors and site teams simultaneously
• Good understanding of quality control, cost management, and project timelines
• Familiarity with local building codes, safety standards, and statutory compliances
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (or similar), MS Excel, and basic project tracking tools
• Prior experience in hospitality, hotels or retail fit-out projects