ROSHNI DAKARE
London
Summary
Project Manager with 10 years' combined experience across residential fit-out, project delivery, commercial management and stakeholder management, including 1+ year of UK project management experience in London and 9 years in India.
Experienced in managing projects from inception and client brief through project definition, quotation, programme planning, procurement, design coordination, contractor and supplier management, cost control, change management, risk management, quality and handover.
Experience includes major residential developments, including a 226-flat residential development valued at INR 12.5 crore and a 100-flat residential development, alongside a £70k London fit-out project. Worked closely with the CBRE project team from project inception through handover on major residential development delivery.
Strong client and stakeholder management experience across architects, developers, contractors, consultants, suppliers, designers, site teams and HNW clients. Commercially focused with experience in P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, project performance, procurement and commercial negotiations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager - Residential Fit-Out
Kutchenhaus (Nobilia UK)
London
07.2025 - Current
- Lead end-to-end delivery of residential fit-out projects in London, from initial client brief and project definition through design coordination, procurement, site delivery, quality control and handover.
- Develop and maintain project programmes and delivery plans, coordinating design, procurement, manufacturing, logistics, installation and completion against agreed milestones.
- Own project P&L and budget performance, monitoring forecast and actual costs and taking corrective action to protect project margins.
- Manage project scope and change control, assessing client and site modifications for their impact on cost, programme, scope and delivery.
- Identify and monitor project risks, issues and dependencies, coordinating mitigation actions with suppliers, contractors, designers and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinate architects, designers, suppliers, contractors, trades, internal teams and HNW clients, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Manage procurement and supplier relationships, coordinating materials, resources and trades to maintain project programme and delivery requirements.
- Monitor quality, snagging and completion requirements, coordinating corrective actions through to successful handover.
- Prepare and communicate project progress, commercial and performance updates to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Manage a £70k London retail fit-out project, with responsibility for scope, programme, procurement, budget, contractor coordination, change and handover.
- Act as a key client interface, providing advice on project requirements, delivery options, programme and commercial considerations.
Senior Designer & B2B Account Lead
Sea Bauformat India Pvt Ltd
Pune
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Managed end-to-end delivery and commercial engagement for premium residential projects involving architects, developers, contractors and HNW clients.
- Worked on major residential developments including Bluegrass - 226 flats, INR 12.5 crore, and Amanora T100 Tower - 100 flats.
- Prepared detailed project quotations and participated in commercial negotiations and deal-closure meetings with senior client stakeholders.
- Worked closely with the CBRE project team from project inception through handover, coordinating project requirements and delivery activities.
- Coordinated electrical, plumbing and site modification requirements, working with contractors, suppliers and site teams to resolve project requirements.
- Developed and maintained project plans covering scope, programme, procurement, design coordination, delivery milestones and client requirements.
- Managed project changes and site modifications, assessing impact on cost, programme, scope and delivery.
- Identified project risks and delivery issues and coordinated mitigation actions across suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary stakeholders to deliver against agreed cost, programme, quality and client expectations.
- Supported project budgeting, cost management and commercial decision-making throughout project execution.
- Monitored project and commercial performance using Power BI and Excel, producing KPI and performance dashboards.
- Used Salesforce CRM to manage project information, opportunity stages and stakeholder relationships.
- Contributed to delivery of the highest-grossing project globally for the brand.
- Mentored and trained designers in client management, value-based pricing, project coordination and CRM processes.
Senior Designer & B2B Account Manager
Nolte Home Studio
Pune
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed residential projects for architects, contractors, developers and HNW clients, covering requirements gathering, design coordination, budgeting, procurement, delivery and handover.
- Developed project-specific plans covering scope, requirements, design, budget, procurement and delivery coordination.
- Coordinated architects, contractors, suppliers, showroom teams and clients throughout the project lifecycle.
- Managed project changes and site requirements, assessing impact on cost, programme and delivery.
- Supported project budgeting, quotations, commercial negotiations and cost-related decision-making.
- Coordinated suppliers and contractors to ensure materials, resources and site activities aligned with project requirements.
- Supported quality control, snagging, completion and project handover.
- Built long-term relationships with architects, contractors and developers, generating repeat and referral projects.
- Used Salesforce to maintain project information and monitor account/project performance.
Designer & Sales - Regional Launch Support
Sumanglam Nolte Home Studio
Jaipur
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Supported B2B project development with architects and developers, conducting project scoping workshops and preparing tailored proposals.
- Coordinated design and commercial teams through project development and proposal stages.
Designer & Sales
Häcker Kitchen
Indore
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed residential client engagements from initial requirements and design development through commercial discussions and handover.
- Developed architect/partner relationships and coordinated client requirements with design and delivery teams.
Education
MSc - International Business Management
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge05-2025
Bachelor of Commerce -
OPJS Institute
India01-2018
Skills
- Salesforce
- Budget forecasting
- Vendor relationship maintenance
- KPI setting and management
- Deal closing
- B2B sales
- Microsoft Office
- Project Management
- Programme & Planning
- Client relationship management
- Design coordination
- Quality control
- Team collaboration
- Commercial negotiations
- Cost forecasting
- Budget & Cost Control
Custom
End-to-End Project Management, Project Inception, Requirements Definition, Project Planning, Programme Management, Project Governance, Design Coordination, Procurement, Quality & Handover, P&L Management, Budget Control, Forecast & Actual Costs, Cost Management, Quotations, Commercial Negotiation, Procurement, Supplier Management, Change Control, Variations & Site Modifications, Risk & Issue Management, Mitigation Planning, KPIs, Performance Monitoring, Progress Reporting, Client Management, Architects, Developers, Contractors, Consultants, Suppliers, HNW Clients, Multidisciplinary Teams, Team Leadership, Resource Planning, Performance Management, Mentoring, Multi-site Operations, Salesforce, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Timeline
Project Manager - Residential Fit-Out
Kutchenhaus (Nobilia UK)
07.2025 - Current
Senior Designer & B2B Account Lead
Sea Bauformat India Pvt Ltd
11.2020 - 11.2023
Designer & Sales - Regional Launch Support
Sumanglam Nolte Home Studio
06.2018 - 10.2018
Senior Designer & B2B Account Manager
Nolte Home Studio
05.2018 - 10.2020
Designer & Sales
Häcker Kitchen
06.2016 - 06.2017
MSc - International Business Management
Anglia Ruskin University
Bachelor of Commerce -
OPJS Institute