
Akhil Chundru
Project Manager — Interior Design (Commercial & Residential)
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Results-driven Interior Design Project Manager with 5+ years of experience independently founding and running a full-service interior design firm. Proven track record managing end-to-end commercial and residential projects — from client acquisition and design coordination through budgeting, vendor management, site execution, and final handover. Strong on-site leadership with a consistent record of delivering projects on time, within budget, and true to design intent.
Now seeking to bring hands-on execution expertise and an entrepreneurial, detail-driven approach to a Project Manager role within an established interior design studio.
Experience
Founder & Project Manager - Independent Interior Design Firm - India
(2020-01 - 2026-12)
Led end-to-end delivery of residential and commercial interior projects — including apartments, villas, corporate offices, retail stores, and showrooms — from client acquisition through design coordination, execution, and final handover.
- Directed complete project lifecycles: client requirement analysis, design coordination, budgeting, vendor management, and on-site execution, consistently meeting design intent and client expectations.
- Prepared detailed BOQs, cost estimates, and project schedules to keep projects on time and within budget.
- Coordinated and supervised on-site trade teams — carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, HVAC technicians, and modular vendors — for smooth, well-sequenced execution.
- Conducted regular site inspections to enforce quality standards, safety protocols, and adherence to approved drawings.
- Negotiated with vendors and suppliers to control procurement costs and secure timely material delivery to site.
- Managed client billing, approvals, scope variations, and project closures with clear documentation throughout.
- Built long-term client relationships that generated repeat business and referral-driven growth for the firm.