Sr. construction manager

Overall Responsibility

Provide strategic leadership and end-to-end management of large-scale solar power projects, ensuring timely execution, cost control, quality excellence, and strict compliance with safety and statutory requirements across all construction activities.

Construction & Site Management

• Lead and oversee the complete execution of civil, structural, and infrastructure works for utility-scale solar projects, including foundations, roads, drainage systems, control rooms, inverter stations, and other balance-of-plant (BoP) works.
• Establish construction methodologies, sequencing, and execution strategies to optimize productivity and minimize risks.
• Ensure construction activities align with approved engineering designs, project specifications, and best industry practices.
• Provide on-ground leadership to site teams, construction managers, and engineers across multiple work fronts.
  
  

Planning, Scheduling & Cost Control

• Review and approve construction schedules, micro-plans, and resource deployment plans in coordination with planning and project control teams.
• Monitor progress against baseline schedules and budgets; proactively identify delays, cost overruns, and mitigation strategies.
• Ensure optimal utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials to achieve project milestones.
  
  

Stakeholder Coordination & Leadership

• Act as the primary interface with clients, consultants, EPC partners, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders for all construction-related matters.
• Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, QA/QC, HSE, and commissioning teams to ensure seamless integration of works.
• Lead project review meetings and provide clear direction to resolve execution challenges.
  
  

Quality Assurance & Technical Governance

• Establish and enforce robust quality management systems to ensure all construction works meet contractual specifications, codes, and standards.
• Review inspection and test plans (ITPs), method statements, and technical submissions.
• Ensure timely resolution of non-conformances (NCRs) and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide technical guidance on complex construction issues and value engineering opportunities.
  
  

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Champion a strong safety culture across project sites, ensuring zero-harm objectives are achieved.
• Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, statutory regulations, and environmental norms.
• Review safety plans, conduct periodic audits, and lead investigations of any incidents or near-misses.
  
  

Material, Equipment & Vendor Management

• Oversee procurement planning and coordination to ensure timely availability of critical construction materials and equipment.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor performance; ensure adherence to contractual obligations.
• Approve material usage, reconciliation, and wastage control measures.
  
  

Risk Management & Problem Resolution

• Identify construction-related risks at early stages and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead resolution of major site issues such as design conflicts, constructability challenges, resource constraints, and external dependencies.
• Support claims management, change orders, and commercial negotiations related to construction scope.
  
  

Reporting & Documentation

• Review and approve daily, weekly, and monthly construction progress reports for management and client review.
• Ensure accurate documentation for audits, handovers, and project close-out activities.
• Provide strategic inputs to senior management on project performance and lessons learned.
  
  

Regulatory & External Liaison

• Coordinate with local authorities, statutory bodies, and regulatory agencies to obtain necessary permits and approvals.
• Ensure compliance with environmental clearances, local bylaws, and project-specific statutory requirements.
  
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 20–25 years of progressive experience in construction management, with significant exposure to large-scale solar power / renewable energy EPC projects.
• Proven experience managing multi-location sites and high-value EPC contracts.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Expertise in construction planning, execution, and risk management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of solar project BoP works and utility-scale construction challenges.