Arun G achr
@arungachr
Project Manager in interior fit-outs delivering on-time, on-budget commercial and retail buildouts.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven Project Manager with nearly 14 years of experience in interior fit-out, shopfitting and construction management, currently leading projects at JRD Interiors India Pvt Ltd. I specialize in site execution, MEP coordination, vendor development and quality control for large commercial, retail and healthcare fit-outs.
My track record includes managing full project lifecycles—from baselines, budgets and procurement to commissioning and handover—across notable clients and large-format projects such as corporate offices, retail rollouts and hospital fit-outs. I routinely coordinate with clients, architects, consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with schedules, specifications and safety norms.
I bring strong planning, resource and team-management skills, with hands-on experience in cost control, QA/QC, vendor prequalification and multidisciplinary coordination. I look to drive efficient, high-quality delivery in managerial roles focused on interior fit-out project leadership.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Project Manager
JRD Interiors India Pvt Ltd
May 2023 - Present (2 years 5 months)
Managing interior fit-out projects end-to-end, controlling budgets, schedules and quality to ensure timely handovers across corporate, retail and healthcare projects up to 320,000 sq ft.
Site Manager
Studio Masons Pvt Ltd
Nov 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Led site operations and MEP execution for commercial and retail fit-outs, managing subcontractors, material approvals and safety to deliver projects within cost and schedule from Nov 2021 to Apr 2023.
Site Manager
Katerra Design
Feb 2015 - Aug 2021 (6 years 6 months)
Managed end-to-end execution of interior fit-out projects including site supervision, vendor coordination and quality control across multiple retail and office projects from Feb 2015 to Aug 2021.
Interior Site Engineer
Chartered Housing Pvt. Ltd.
Apr 2012 - Feb 2015 (2 years 10 months)
Supervised selection of vendors, prepared project proposals and standardization guidelines, and mentored team members while ensuring material and finish specifications met budget and design requirements.
Interior Designer
Sleek International
Sep 2011 - Apr 2012 (7 months)
Contributed to concept design, working drawings and service coordination while supporting process improvements and recruitment to enhance team performance from Sep 2011 to Apr 2012.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
IDeA Worldwide, Bangalore
Graduate Diploma, Interior Design
Completed a Graduate Diploma in Interior Design from IDeA Worldwide, Bangalore.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Bangalore
Technical Training (2 years)
Completed a two-year job-oriented technical training program at HAL Bangalore.
AUAnnamalai University
Bachelor of Science, Interior Design
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design from Annamalai University.
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