Asst. Construction Manager - Civil

Larsen & Toubro; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro is seeking a Construction Manager – Civil to lead all civil construction activities within an electrical substation project (33kV/132kV/220kV or higher). You will ensure foundations, structures, roads and drainage are built safely, on design, on schedule, and within budget.

You will review civil drawings and specifications, develop construction schedules, coordinate with electrical/mechanical teams, and supervise earthworks, drainage, grounding, cable trenches, buildings, and

Qualifications

• Manage civil works for electrical substations including foundations, structures, roads and drainage.
• Review civil drawings, specs and construction scope to guide site activities.
• Coordinate civil works with electrical and mechanical installation teams.

Responsibilities

• Review civil drawings, specifications and construction scope for the substation.
• Develop and monitor construction schedules for civil works.
• Coordinate civil activities with electrical and mechanical installation teams.
• Plan sequencing for earthworks, foundations, equipment structures and buildings.
• Manage site clearing, excavation, grading and leveling.

Skills

Civil construction management

Construction scheduling

Site supervision

Earthworks & foundations

Drainage & water management

Grounding grid coordination

Trenches & duct banks supervision

Material & resource management

Testing & inspections

Progress reporting

Job description

Construction Manager – Civil is responsible for managing allcivil construction activities in an electrical substation project (e.g., 33kV, 132kV, 220kV, or higher). The role ensures that civil works such as foundations, structures, roads, and drainage are completedsafely, according to design, within schedule, and within budget.

• Reviewcivil drawings, specifications, and construction scope for the substation.
• Develop and monitorconstruction schedules for civil works.
• Coordinate civil activities with electrical and mechanical installation teams.
• Plan sequencing for:
  • Earthworks
  • Foundations
  • Equipment structures
  • Buildings and infrastructure.
• Managesite clearing, excavation, grading, and leveling.
• Supervisecut and fill operations to achieve required platform levels.
• Ensure propersoil compaction and ground improvement.
• Coordinate geotechnical requirements based on soil investigation reports.

Foundations for Electrical Equipment

Supervise construction of foundations for major substation equipment such as:

• Power transformer foundations
• Circuit breaker foundations
• Gantry structures
• Bus support structures
• CT/VT and isolator foundations

Ensure foundations meetload requirements, anchor bolt positioning, and tolerances.

Substation Buildings & Structures

Oversee construction of:

• Control building
• Relay room
• GIS building (if applicable)
• Security buildings and guard houses
• Cable cellars and trenches

Ensure buildings comply withstructural and architectural specifications.

Cable Trenches & Duct Banks

• Supervise construction ofcable trenches, cable ducts, and cable vaults.
• Ensure proper routing and spacing for electrical cables.
• Coordinate trench construction with electrical installation teams.

Drainage & Stormwater Management

• Ensure installation ofsubstation drainage systems.
• Supervise construction of:
  • Oil containment pits for transformers
  • Stormwater drains
  • Water collection systems.
• Ensure proper slope and water flow away from equipment areas.

Roads, Fencing & External Works

Manage construction of:

• Internal access roads and pavements
• Equipment access routes for heavy transport
• Boundary walls and security fencing
• Gates and site entrances.

8. Grounding Grid Civil Works Support

Coordinate civil works required for installation of thesubstation grounding grid, ensuring proper trenching and backfilling for earthing conductors.

Material & Resource Management

• Coordinate procurement and delivery of construction materials such as:
  • Concrete
  • Reinforcement steel
  • Structural steel
  • Precast elements
• Manage manpower, equipment, and subcontractors.

Testing & Inspection

• Supervise and verify:
  • Concrete slump tests
  • Cube strength tests
  • Soil compaction tests
  • Reinforcement inspections before concreting.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Track daily progress of civil works.
• Prepareweekly and monthly reports.
• Identify delays and implement corrective actions.Coordinate with project managers, consultants, and clients.