Project Manager: Roadways / Highways

Position Overview

The Deputy Project Manager (Road/Highway) supports the Project Manager in planning, executing, and monitoring civil engineering works related to road/highway projects. The role involves managing construction activities, ensuring quality and safety compliance, coordinating with stakeholders, and meeting project timelines and budgets.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• Assist in preparing project execution plans, schedules, and resource allocation for road and highway works.
• Coordinate daily site operations with engineers, supervisors, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against the approved schedule and update project plans as required.

Construction Supervision

• Supervise construction activities including earthwork, embankment, subgrade, GSB/WMM, DBM/BC, structures (culverts, bridges), drainage, and pavement works.
• Ensure execution as per drawings, specifications, IRC/MoRTH standards, and quality control norms.
• Oversee survey and setting-out activities.

Quality & Safety Management

• Implement and enforce quality standards through regular inspections, tests, and documentation.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC team for material approvals, mix designs, and test results.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations; conduct toolbox talks and enforce safe work practices.

Contract & Documentation

• Assist in managing contracts, BOQs, work orders, and subcontractor performance.
• Verify measurements, prepare RA bills, maintain DPRs (Daily Progress Reports), and ensure proper documentation.
• Coordinate with consultants, clients, and authorities for inspections, approvals, and reporting.

Stakeholder Management

• Support the Project Manager in client meetings, progress reviews, and technical discussions.
• Liaise with design teams, consultants, and government agencies when required.
• Address site issues, resolve technical challenges, and escalate major concerns promptly.

Resource & Cost Control

• Monitor material usage, manpower deployment, and equipment productivity.
• Ensure cost-effective utilization of resources and minimize wastage.
• Track project expenses and highlight potential cost overruns or delays.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (M.Tech preferred).
• 6–12 years of experience in road/highway construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of MoRTH/IRC specifications, drawings, and highway engineering practices.
• Experience with project management tools (MS Project/Primavera) is an advantage.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹45,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person