Senior Project Manager - CIVIL

Experience Required: 15+ Years

Reporting To: Managing Director

Location: Chennai / Tada

Role Summary:

The designation is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, and execution of industrial construction projects — such as manufacturing plants, process facilities, warehouses, and utilities — ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, safely, and to the required quality standards. The role demands strong communication, technical, managerial, and leadership capabilities, with an emphasis on heavy civil, structural, and industrial service integration (mechanical, electrical, utility systems).

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Initiation: Develop the project execution strategy, work breakdown structure (WBS), and master schedule for all project phases (civil, structural, finishing, and services). Review project drawings, specifications, and contract documents to define scope, deliverables, and resource needs.

2. Project Execution & Site Management: Oversee all site activities, including foundations, structural steelwork, RCC, utility trenches, pavements, and industrial flooring. Ensure construction is executed per design, schedule, and safety standards. Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly progress. Co-ordinate closely with MEP, utility, process, and equipment installation teams to ensure seamless integration with civil works. Lead site teams, contractors, and consultants to resolve technical and operational challenges efficiently.

3. Quality, Safety, and Compliance: Implement and maintain QA/QC systems as per project specifications and ISO standards. Enforce industrial HSE protocols, especially for heavy equipment operations, confined space work, and hazardous materials.

4. Contract & Commercial Management: Review and manage contracts, BOQs, and change orders in line with project scope.

5. Coordination & Communication: Act as the primary interface between the client, consultants, and internal project teams. Conduct periodic progress review meetings with all stakeholders.

6. Financial Control & Resource Optimization: Track project budgets, forecast expenditures, and manage the financial health of the project. Optimize manpower, equipment, and material utilization to control costs. Prepare monthly project reports, MIS, and dashboards for management review.

7. Leadership & Team Development: Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, safety officers, supervisors, and subcontractors. Set clear performance targets and monitor team deliverables.

8. Project Closeout & Handover: Ensure all snag lists, as-built drawings, test certificates, and documentation are completed and approved. Coordinate commissioning support with equipment vendors and process teams. Achieve project handover with all contractual, quality, and statutory compliance requirements met. Conduct project debriefing and lessons-learned sessions for future improvements.

Key Skills & Competencies

* Strong communication and knowledge of industrial building design and construction, including foundations for heavy machinery and process plants.

* Expertise in construction management.

* Proven ability to manage large EPC / turnkey industrial projects.

* Excellent leadership, negotiation, and client management skills.

* Educational Qualification: DCE with 18+ years of Experience or B.E / B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 15+ years of Experience.

Preferred Industry Background

Industrial Construction / Manufacturing Plant Construction / Heavy Engineering Projects.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹900,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Food provided
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person