Sr. construction manager

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.

• 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.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• 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.

  
  

• 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.