Construction Manager – Overhead Transmission Lines (OHTL) & Substation Projects - KSA / UAE / INDIA

Construction Manager

Locations:

• Kutch, Gujarat (India)

• Saudi Arabia / UAE (Gulf Region)

Industry:

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in:

• OHTL and Substation projects

• quality assurance & audits

• HSE compliance

• stakeholder coordination

• testing & commissioning

380 kV and above OHTL projects

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Planning & Overall Management

• Lead complete lifecycle from planning to commissioning

• Prepare construction schedules, resource plans & WBS

• Develop scope, budget, schedule and risk plans

• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC & HSE teams

2. Site Execution & Technical Oversight

• Manage execution of:

  • route survey & profiling

  • foundation works (normal, pile, rock, open cast)

  • tower erection (lattice/multi-circuit/river crossing/special towers)

  • conductor, OPGW & earthwire stringing

  • sagging, clipping & testing

• Ensure compliance with national & international standards (IS/IEC)

3. Quality Assurance & Control

• Implement QA/QC plans & audits

• Monitor contractor workmanship

• Approve inspection clearances for foundation, tower & stringing

• Ensure proper material handling & storage

4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management

• Implement project-specific HSE plans and risk assessments

• Conduct safety audits & toolbox talks

• Ensure PPE compliance & safe work at height practices

5. Contractor & Resource Management

• Manage subcontractors & workforce

• Mobilize resources, equipment & logistics

• Monitor progress and prepare DPR/WPR/MPR

• Control cost and prevent delays

6. Stakeholder & Client Interface

• Primary contact for:

  • Client and consultants

  • Government/local authorities

  • Landowners/forest departments

• Handle ROW (Right of Way) issues

7. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Perform pre-commissioning inspections & line patrolling

• Support charging readiness

• Coordinate final handover to O&M teams

8. Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare:

  • method statements

  • inspection reports

  • measurement sheets

  • quality & safety records

• Ensure statutory & environmental compliance

Qualifications & Skills

• Electrical or Civil Engineering

• 14+ years in transmission line/substation construction

• 380 kV and above OHTL projects

• Strong leadership & project management capability

• PMP certification preferred

• Excellent communication & coordination skills

• relocate/travel to Gulf region

• Valid driving license preferred