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

15 years

0 Lacs

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Job Type

Contractual

Job Description

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

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