Manager - Interior Fitout / Millwork / Cabinetry

Job Description

Manager – Millwork & Countertops Division

Department: Project Management

Location: Hyderabad, India (Offshore Headquarters)

Reports To: Director – Project Management

Position Overview

The Manager – Millwork & Countertops Division will lead and oversee all operational, technical, and project management functions related to millwork, countertops, and custom furniture packages for hospitality, multifamily, and residential construction projects.

This role is responsible for reviewing, redlining, correcting, and coordinating shop drawings received from vendors and fabrication partners to ensure compliance with project specifications, architectural intent, and production feasibility. The ideal candidate must have strong hands-on experience in the millwork, cabinetry, countertops, or custom furniture industry and possess a deep understanding of fabrication methods, detailing standards, and construction coordination.

The position requires leadership of offshore project coordination teams while working closely with vendors, architects, designers, contractors, and internal stakeholders across international projects.

Key Responsibilities

Shop Drawing Review & Technical Coordination

• Review vendor-submitted shop drawings for millwork, countertops, cabinetry, and custom furniture packages.

• Redline, correct, and coordinate drawings to ensure compliance with architectural drawings, project specifications, and fabrication standards.

• Ensure dimensions, material specifications, hardware details, countertop layouts, joinery details, and installation requirements are accurate and buildable.

• Coordinate revisions with vendors, estimators, project managers, and consultants until final approval is achieved.

• Identify design conflicts, constructability issues, and field coordination concerns before production.

Project Management

• Manage projects from estimation and design coordination through production and final delivery.

• Monitor project schedules, approvals, procurement timelines, and fabrication milestones.

• Ensure all deliverables are completed within budget, schedule, and quality standards.

• Maintain organized project documentation including RFIs, submittals, drawing logs, and revision tracking.

Vendor & Production Coordination

• Coordinate with millwork shops, stone fabricators, countertop vendors, and furniture manufacturers.

• Review quotations, technical submissions, and fabrication capabilities.

• Support procurement planning and material coordination for projects.

• Resolve technical, quality, or scope-related issues with vendors and suppliers.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor project coordinators, estimators, and drawing review staff.

• Delegate responsibilities and review team output for accuracy and quality.

• Establish and improve SOPs for drawing review, documentation, and project workflows.

• Foster a collaborative and accountable team environment.

Client & Consultant Coordination

• Communicate with architects, interior designers, general contractors, and client

representatives regarding shop drawing approvals and technical clarifications.

• Participate in coordination meetings and ensure alignment between design intent

and fabrication requirements.

• Provide technical recommendations and value-engineering solutions when required.

Preferred Industry Experience

Candidates must have direct experience in one or more of the following industries:

• Millwork / Custom Millwork

• Countertops / Stone Fabrication

• Custom Furniture Manufacturing

• Cabinetry & Joinery

• Hospitality Interior Fit-Outs

• Residential Millwork & Kitchens

Candidates without relevant millwork, countertop, cabinetry, or furniture industry experience will not be considered.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in:

o Architecture

o Interior Design

o Civil Engineering

o Furniture Design

o Construction Management

o Or related technical field

Experience

• 5–10 years of relevant experience in millwork, countertops, cabinetry, or furniture

manufacturing/project management.

• Strong experience reviewing and coordinating shop drawings.

• Experience working with hospitality, multifamily, or residential construction projects preferred.

• Experience coordinating with offshore and international teams is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of millwork fabrication methods, countertop detailing, and furniture construction.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural and interior design drawings.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD is mandatory.

• Experience with Bluebeam, SketchUp, Cabinet Vision, Microvellum, or related software is a plus.

• Knowledge of materials including laminates, veneers, quartz, granite, solid surfaces, hardware, and specialty finishes.

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Work Conditions

• Full-time position based in Hyderabad, India.

• Coordination with international teams may require flexible working hours.

• Limited travel may be required depending on project needs.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a technically strong millwork and countertop professional with extensive experience reviewing shop drawings, coordinating fabrication details, and managing project execution within the millwork, cabinetry, or custom furniture industry. This

individual should be capable of leading teams, resolving technical issues proactively, and ensuring high-quality project delivery across multiple international projects.