Construction Manager

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Construction & Site Execution

• Lead day-to-day construction activities at the project site.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise construction works from mobilization to completion.
• Ensure construction activities are executed as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements and project schedule.
• Monitor manpower, equipment, productivity and site resources.
• Identify construction issues and implement timely corrective actions.

2. Solar PV Construction

• Supervise construction and installation of utility-scale Solar PV plants.
• Coordinate civil works including site grading, roads, drainage, foundations, piling and other infrastructure.
• Oversee installation of mounting structures, trackers and PV modules.
• Coordinate DC/AC cabling, inverter, transformer and MV/HV electrical works.
• Coordinate substation, switchyard, transmission line/OHTL and electrical BoP activities, where applicable.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning, testing and commissioning activities.

3. Contractor & Subcontractor Management

• Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors and site vendors.
• Allocate work fronts and monitor contractor performance and productivity.
• Review manpower and equipment deployment against project requirements.
• Ensure contractors comply with project specifications, quality standards and HSE requirements.
• Resolve site-level issues and escalate critical matters to the Project Manager.

4. Planning & Schedule Management

• Prepare and monitor detailed construction programmes and look-ahead schedules.
• Track daily, weekly and monthly progress against planned targets.
• Identify delays, bottlenecks and critical activities.
• Develop recovery plans to achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate with the planning team for progress measurement and reporting.

5. Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate with engineering teams for drawings, technical specifications and site requirements.
• Review construction drawings, method statements and technical submissions.
• Coordinate closure of RFIs and technical issues.
• Ensure design changes and approved revisions are properly implemented at site.

6. Quality Management

• Ensure construction works comply with approved quality plans and project specifications.
• Coordinate inspections, testing and ITP requirements.
• Monitor and close NCRs, observations and punch points.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, approvals and completed works.

7. HSE Management

• Ensure strict compliance with project HSE requirements and statutory regulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture across the construction site.
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety reviews.
• Ensure proper implementation of risk assessments, method statements and Permit-to-Work requirements.
• Take immediate corrective action for unsafe practices.

8. Material & Resource Management

• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams for timely availability of materials and equipment.
• Monitor material consumption and availability at site.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of project materials.
• Plan manpower, machinery and other resources according to construction requirements.

9. Client & Consultant Coordination

• Coordinate with clients, consultants, project management teams and other stakeholders.
• Support site inspections, approvals and technical discussions.
• Provide regular construction progress updates.
• Ensure timely resolution of client/consultant comments and observations.

10. Commissioning & Handover

• Coordinate mechanical completion and construction punch-list closure.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Ensure completion documentation, as-built drawings and quality records are maintained.
• Support final project handover to the client/O&M team.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Construction completion as per approved schedule
• Achievement of construction milestones
• Site productivity and manpower efficiency
• HSE performance
• Quality compliance and NCR closure
• Contractor/subcontractor performance
• Timely material and resource availability
• Punch-list closure
• Mechanical completion and commissioning readiness
• Successful project handover

Education

• Bachelors degree in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management
• PMP / PRINCE2 certification will be an advantage
• NEBOSH / IOSH or other HSE certification will be an advantage

Experience

• 10–15+ years of overall experience in construction/project execution
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Construction Manager / Construction Lead / Site Manager roles
• Strong experience in Solar PV / Renewable Energy EPC projects
• Experience in utility-scale Solar PV construction preferred
• Strong experience managing contractors, subcontractors and multidisciplinary site teams
• Experience in civil and electrical BoP works
• Experience in testing, commissioning and project handover
• International / Middle East / Africa project experience will be an advantage

Technical Skills

• Solar PV Construction
• Solar EPC / Renewable Energy
• Utility-Scale Solar Projects
• Civil & Electrical Construction
• Site Execution & Management
• Contractor/Subcontractor Management
• Construction Planning & Scheduling
• PV Module & Mounting Structure Installation
• DC/AC Cabling
• MV/HV Systems
• Substation & Switchyard
• Electrical BoP
• Testing & Commissioning
• QA/QC
• HSE/EHS
• Material & Resource Management
• Primavera P6 / MS Project
• Construction Documentation

Key Competencies

• Strong site leadership
• Construction planning and execution
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Contractor management
• Client and stakeholder coordination
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage large multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Strong focus on safety, quality and productivity
• Willingness to work in a site-based and multicultural environment