General Manager Construction

General Manager – Construction
Reporting To

Director & Chairman & Managing Director (CMD)

Objective

The General Manager – Construction is responsible for leading and managing the complete lifecycle of construction projects, including pre-construction, execution, commissioning, and project closeout. The role focuses on project planning, cost optimization, quality assurance, resource management, safety compliance, and timely delivery of projects within approved budgets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day construction activities across all ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly project progress reports to senior management in prescribed formats.
• Manage overall administration of past, present, and future construction projects.
• Prepare project budgets and ensure effective implementation and cost control.
• Ensure timely completion of projects through effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring.
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, deliverables, and timelines for project teams and contractors.
• Review, verify, and approve contractor bills and ensure timely payments as per contractual agreements.
• Prepare conceptual and detailed cost estimates based on project designs and specifications.
• Maintain databases related to market conditions, labor rates, material costs, and project cost benchmarks.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and documentation as required under JDA and statutory norms.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards, spreadsheets, MIS reports, and presentations using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks and opportunities, and report key updates to senior management.
• Ensure proper documentation and approval of all changes in scope, drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and schedule performance and implement corrective measures where required.
• Review manpower planning, resource allocation, project timelines, and forecast completion requirements.
• Ensure adherence to company safety standards and promote a strong safety culture across all projects.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, government authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through quality execution and timely delivery.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction quality, progress, safety, and compliance.
• Perform additional assignments and strategic initiatives as directed by management.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)
• Master’s Degree in Construction Management/Project Management preferred

Technical Skills

• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Construction Management
• Contract Administration
• Billing & Vendor Management
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Resource & Manpower Planning
• Safety Management
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• MIS Reporting & Documentation
• JDA/Regulatory Compliance
• AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera (preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and MS Office

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Team Management
• Strategic Planning
• Decision Making
• Problem Solving
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Result Orientation