Senior Level - Construction Manager (Civil)

Job Description: Senior Construction Manager – Infrastructure Projects

Job Title: Senior Construction Manager – Infrastructure Projects

Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Department: Projects / Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• •Lead end-to-end execution of large infrastructure and civil engineering projects.
• •Develop construction strategies, execution methodologies, and project delivery plans.
• •Manage multidisciplinary teams including engineers, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors.
• •Ensure project milestones are achieved within approved timelines and budgets.

Construction Management

• •Supervise all construction activities including civil, structural, MEP, finishing, and external development works.
• •Monitor site productivity, resource utilization, and equipment deployment.
• •Review construction methodologies and recommend improvements for efficiency and safety.
• •Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.

Planning & Scheduling

• •Coordinate with planning teams to prepare and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
• •Track critical path activities and implement recovery plans for delays.
• •Conduct regular progress review meetings with stakeholders.

Contract & Commercial Management

• •Administer EPC, item-rate, and turnkey contracts.
• •Review contractor performance, bills, change orders, variation claims, and extension of time requests.
• •Coordinate with procurement teams for timely material and equipment availability.
• •Monitor project costs and implement value engineering initiatives.

Quality Management

• •Ensure compliance with quality management systems and project specifications.
• •Monitor inspection and testing activities.
• •Implement corrective and preventive actions to maintain quality standards.

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• •Promote a strong safety culture across project sites.
• •Ensure compliance with statutory HSE regulations and company safety policies.
• •Conduct safety audits and risk assessments.
• •Drive zero-incident project execution.

Stakeholder Management

• •Liaise with government authorities, consultants, architects, regulatory agencies, and clients.
• •Coordinate approvals, inspections, and statutory clearances.
• •Present project progress reports to senior management and clients.

Risk Management

• •Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• •Manage technical, commercial, contractual, and operational risks.
• •Resolve construction issues and technical challenges proactively.

Team Leadership

• •Mentor project managers, site engineers, and construction teams.
• •Build high-performing project teams focused on collaboration and continuous improvement.
• •Conduct performance evaluations and capability development initiatives.

Required Experience

• •10–25 years of experience in large infrastructure and heavy civil construction projects.
• •Proven experience in executing iconic or mega infrastructure developments.
• •Experience in projects such as:

• •Large monuments and landmark structures (e.g., Statue of Unity–type projects)
• •Riverfront developments
• •Water resource and river-linking projects
• •Smart City infrastructure
• •Bridges, highways, tunnels, and flyovers
• •Dams, canals, reservoirs, and irrigation projects
• •Urban infrastructure and public realm developments
• •Government, PSU, or EPC infrastructure projects

Educational Qualifications

• •Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)
• •Master's Degree in Construction Management / Structural Engineering
• •PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is desirable.

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