Construction Manager (Data Center)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Purpose:

To lead and manage the complete execution of Data Centre construction projectsincluding civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and utility packages—ensuring timely completion, adherence to safety, quality, and budget, and alignment with project objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Execution & Management

• Lead the construction execution of the Data Centre (Planning, Core & Shell, MEP etc).
• Ensure execution as per approved drawings, specifications, and schedule.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary activities (civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation).
• Drive adherence to EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) and quality standards at site.
• Ensure availability and effective utilization of manpower, machinery, and materials.

2. Planning & Progress Monitoring

• Collaborate with the planning team to develop and track detailed project schedules (Primavera / MSP).
• Review progress periodically against baseline schedules and initiate corrective actions for delays.
• Monitor and control daily, weekly, and monthly progress.
• Review S-curves, productivity reports, and resource utilization charts.

3. Contract & Vendor Management

• Coordinate with subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to ensure seamless execution.
• Review and certify subcontractor bills and progress claims.
• Manage contractual obligations, variations, and change orders in coordination with the contracts team.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the single point of contact between client, consultants, and internal project teams.
• Participate in project review meetings with top management and clients.
• Ensure smooth coordination between engineering, procurement, and site execution functions.

5. Quality & Safety Management

• Enforce strict compliance with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) standards.
• Ensure all safety procedures and statutory compliances are implemented on site.
• Drive zero-incident safety culture and continuous improvement initiatives.

6. Budget & Cost Control

• Monitor project costs, productivity, and resource efficiency.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality or timelines.
• Support finance and cost control teams in budget forecasting and cash flow management.

7. Leadership & Team Management

• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers, supervisors, and contractors.
• Coach and mentor junior team members for performance and skill development.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and performance-driven culture.

Key Deliverables:

• On-time and within-budget completion of assigned packages / project phase.
• Compliance with quality, safety, and statutory standards.
• Updated progress reports and dashboards.
• Subcontractor and vendor performance reports.
• Handing over of completed facilities to commissioning teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Civil (Mandatory).
• M.Tech / MBA (Project Management) preferred.

Experience:

• 15–20 years of experience in execution of large-scale infra or commercial projects.
• Experience with EPC / turnkey execution will be a strong advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of construction methods, equipment, and industrial safety standards.
• Familiar with EPC project lifecycle and inter-discipline coordination.
• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera and other project monitoring tools.
• Understanding of contract management, QA/QC, and project documentation.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making ability.
• High level of accountability and result orientation.
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic project environment.