Manager Civil

Key Responsibilities:

• Civil Construction Leadership:

  Lead the execution of all civil construction activities, including land development, foundations, roads, drains, cable trenches, control buildings, and other associated infrastructure.

• Technical Oversight:

  Review and approve civil engineering drawings and specifications. Coordinate with design teams to optimize civil designs with a focus on safety, cost, and schedule.

• EHV and Substation Works:

  Supervise civil works associated with Extra High Voltage lines, switchyards, and substations ensuring high quality and compliance with standards.

• Quality and Compliance:

  Ensure adherence to project specifications, quality standards, and statutory norms. Conduct regular site inspections and audits.

• Team Management:

  Lead a team of civil engineers, supervisors, and contractors. Allocate tasks and manage daily progress to meet project milestones.

• Cost and Resource Management:

  Contribute to cost estimation and budgeting for civil works. Optimize the use of resources and monitor expenditures to prevent overruns.

• Risk Identification and Mitigation:

  Identify risks in civil construction early and implement mitigation plans.

• Stakeholder Coordination:

  Coordinate with internal teams (Electrical, SCM, Safety, etc.), external consultants, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.

• Progress Reporting:

  Maintain site documentation and generate weekly/monthly progress reports for senior management.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.

• Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years in civil construction, with 8+ years in utility-scale solar power projects.
• Experience with the construction of 1 GW or more solar projects (cumulative).
• Experience in EHV line and substation civil works is essential.

• Technical Proficiency:

• Strong knowledge of civil engineering standards and solar project construction methodologies.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and BOQs.
• Familiarity with quality and HSE standards.

• Leadership & Communication:

• Proven leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.

• Innovation & Problem-Solving:

• Ability to bring in new ideas for optimizing designs, execution timelines, and cost control.

Effective decision-maker with strong problem-solving aptitude.