Space Matrix
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spacematrix.com
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Who We Are
Space Matrix is a leading ‘Workplace Design and Build’ consultancy that specializes in creating innovative, sustainable, and human-centric work environments. SMG aims to revolutionise the interior design industry by pioneering DesignTech and offering innovative interior design and building design solutions that cater to the workplace, hospitality, residential, and commercial sectors.
Established in 2001 and headquartered in Singapore, we have a strong presence across APAC and beyond, we have more than 600 employees across 16 offices. We are a proud
Great Place to Work certified company 7 years in a row.
Please visit www.spacematrix.com to learn more.
About The Role
The Team Lead - Pre-Construction Operations will be responsible for driving end-to-end Pre-Construction readiness across Pan India projects, ensuring all activities are completed withindefined timelines and without impacting the overall project delivery schedule.The role will lead a central team responsible for coordinating with Design, Procurement, Project Management, Commercial, Finance, MEP, Vendors, and Clients to ensure timely closure of all pre-construction milestones, vendor onboarding, procurement planning, and long-lead material readiness.This position requires a highly proactive leader who can identify risks early, resolve cross-functional bottlenecks, and build strong relationships with industry partners to ensure predictable project delivery.
What Makes The Role Successful
Pre-Construction Governance
- Lead and drive all Pre-Construction activities across Pan India projects.
- Ensure timely closure of all pre-construction milestones without impacting project delivery
schedules.
- Monitor project readiness from Project Award until Construction Kick-off/ closure of all Pre
con activities
Cross Functional Coordination
- Drive alignment between Design, Procurement, PMO, Commercial, Finance, MEP, T&C, and
Project teams.
- Escalate critical risks with mitigation plans to leadership before they impact execution.
Procurement & Vendor Readiness
- Ensure timely vendor onboarding and commercial closure for all work packages.
- Drive issuance of Purchase Orders for all long-lead and critical packages within defined SLAs.
- Monitor vendor commitments on production schedules and material deliveries.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key OEMs, manufacturers, and strategic suppliers
across the corporate interior fit-out industry.
Material Planning & Delivery
- Ensure long-lead materials are identified during project initiation.
- Track end-to-end material movement from design approval to vendor onboarding, production,
dispatch, and site delivery.
- Minimize procurement-related delays through proactive planning and stakeholder coordination.
Digital Governance
- Drive 100% adoption of Project management Tool for all pre-construction activities.
- Ensure all project information is updated in real time to provide accurate visibility to
leadership.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead a central Pre-Construction Operations team and drive accountability across regions.
- Standardize processes, establish SLAs, and continuously improve project delivery workflows.
Key Success Measures (KPIs)
- Pre-Construction milestones achieved as per baseline schedule.
- Zero project delays attributable to pre-construction dependencies.
- Timely closure of Design, BOQs, GFCs, Vendor Onboarding, and Purchase Orders.
- Long-lead material procurement completed within planned timelines.
- Reduction in procurement and vendor onboarding cycle times.
- 100% BigFish adoption and real-time project updates.
- Reduction in leadership escalations arising from pre-construction delays.
- Vendor performance and on-time delivery compliance.
- Accuracy and timeliness of Pan India project dashboards.
- Internal stakeholder satisfaction across PM, Design, Procurement, and Leadership.
What We’re Looking For
- 10+ years of experience in Corporate Interior Fit-Out, Design & Build.
- Strong understanding of Pre-Construction, Procurement, Design Coordination, Vendor
Management, Commercials, and Project Delivery.
- Proven experience managing multiple projects across regions.
- Excellent knowledge of long-lead procurement, vendor onboarding, BOQ management, GFC
processes, and material planning.
- Established relationships with leading OEMs, manufacturers, and suppliers within the
corporate interiors industry.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and influence
stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience driving digital project management platforms
- Strong analytical, commercial, and problem-solving capabilities with a proactive approach to
risk management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
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