Construction

Position Summary

The Construction Head will be responsible for end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of construction activities across assigned project site(s), ensuring work is completed within scope, budget, quality, and schedule, while maintaining full compliance with statutory and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and execution of all civil, structural, and mechanical construction works at the project site.
• Coordinate with EPC/client teams, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure smooth project execution.
• Monitor progress against project schedules (S-curve/Primavera/MS Project); identify delays and implement corrective action plans.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Oversee site HSE (Health, Safety & Environment) compliance, including adherence to the New Labour Codes and statutory site regulations.
• Manage manpower planning, deployment, and productivity of site engineers, supervisors, and contract labour.
• Review and approve contractor/vendor bills, measurement sheets, and site documentation.
• Liaise with statutory authorities for site-related approvals, inspections, and clearances.
• Manage material planning and coordination with procurement/stores to avoid execution delays.
• Prepare and present periodic progress reports (daily/weekly/monthly) to senior management and client.
• Drive cost control and resource optimization to ensure project profitability.
• Handle client and contractor escalations, ensuring timely resolution of site-level issues.

Key Requirements

• Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil/Mechanical Engineering (PGDM/PMP certification preferred).
• Experience: 1520 years in construction management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role on large industrial/infrastructure projects (power plants, EPC projects preferred).
• Skills: Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, contract management, site safety, statutory compliance (including New Labour Codes), and project scheduling tools.
• Competencies: Leadership, stakeholder management, decision-making under pressure, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Interfaces

• Internal: Project Director, Planning, QA/QC, HSE, HR & Admin, Procurement
• External: Client representatives, PMC/Consultants, Statutory bodies, Subcontract