Assistant Manager - Civil Projects

Aachi Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aachi Group in Chennai seeks an Assistant Manager Projects (Civil) to plan, coordinate, execute, and monitor civil construction, renovation, maintenance, and infrastructure initiatives across the organization. The role emphasizes timely completion, cost efficiency, quality, and safety.

Key responsibilities include project planning, budgeting, contractor coordination, site supervision, and ensuring compliance with drawings and specifications.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering may be considered based on relevant experience and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute civil construction, renovation, interior fit-out, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare project schedules, work plans, and milestone trackers.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, structural consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress against approved timelines and resolve execution-related issues.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure work is per approved drawings and specifications.
• Prepare project cost estimates, BOQs, and quantity take-offs.
• Assist in budget preparation, cost control, and expenditure monitoring.
• Review contractor quotations and support vendor negotiations.
• Verify contractor measurements, running account bills, and final bills.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and safety.
• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with civil contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Monitor contractor performance, workforce deployment, and material availability.
• Ensure adherence to contractual terms, work orders, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement and finance teams for material purchases and bill processing.
• Ensure civil works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Inspect construction materials and workmanship at various stages.
• Ensure adherence to site safety practices and applicable statutory requirements.
• Identify construction defects, deviations, and execution risks and ensure timely corrective action.
• Maintain project trackers covering timelines, budgets, progress, and pending activities.
• Prepare periodic project progress reports for management.
• Track project delays, cost overruns, risks, and corrective actions.
• Maintain project documentation, approvals, drawings, measurement books, and completion records.
• Coordinate project handovers and ensure timely closure of outstanding defects.
• Coordinate with internal departments and operations teams to understand project requirements.
• Plan and execute civil works while minimizing disruption to ongoing business operations.
• Support projects across offices, factories, retail outlets, educational institutions, hospitality facilities, and other group properties.

Education

Diploma/B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering preferred

Job description

Assistant Manager Projects (Civil)

Department: Projects / Engineering
Designation: Assistant Manager Projects (Civil)
Location: Chennai
Reporting To: General Manager / Head Projects
Employment Type: Full-time

1. Job Purpose

To plan, coordinate, execute, and monitor civil construction, renovation, maintenance, and infrastructure projects across the organization. The role is responsible for ensuring timely project completion, cost efficiency, quality standards, workplace safety, and compliance with applicable statutory requirements.

2. Key Roles and Responsibilities

A. Project Planning and Execution

• Plan and execute civil construction, renovation, interior fit-out, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare project schedules, work plans, and milestone trackers.
• Coordinate with contractors, architects, structural consultants, and other stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress against approved timelines and resolve execution-related issues.
• Conduct regular site visits to ensure work is carried out as per approved drawings and specifications.

B. Cost and Budget Management

• Prepare project cost estimates, Bills of Quantities (BOQs), and quantity take-offs.
• Assist in budget preparation, cost control, and expenditure monitoring.
• Review contractor quotations and support vendor negotiations.
• Verify contractor measurements, running account bills, and final bills.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and safety.

C. Vendor and Contractor Management

• Identify, evaluate, and coordinate with civil contractors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Monitor contractor performance, workforce deployment, and material availability.
• Ensure adherence to contractual terms, work orders, and agreed delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement and finance teams for material purchases and bill processing.

D. Quality Control and Safety

• Ensure civil works comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Inspect construction materials and workmanship at various stages of execution.
• Ensure adherence to site safety practices and applicable statutory requirements.
• Identify construction defects, deviations, and execution risks and ensure timely corrective action.

E. Project Monitoring and Reporting

• Maintain project trackers covering timelines, budgets, progress, and pending activities.
• Prepare periodic project progress reports for management.
• Track project delays, cost overruns, risks, and corrective actions.
• Maintain project documentation, approvals, drawings, measurement books, and completion records.
• Coordinate project handovers and ensure timely closure of outstanding defects.

F. Cross-functional Coordination

• Coordinate with internal departments, business heads, facility teams, and operations teams to understand project requirements.
• Plan and execute civil works while minimizing disruption to ongoing business operations.
• Support projects across offices, factories, retail outlets, educational institutions, hospitality facilities, and other group properties, as required.

3. Educational Qualification

• Diploma/B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering preferred.
• Diploma in Civil Engineering may be considered based on relevant experience and technical expertise.

4. Experience

• 58 years of relevant experience in civil construction, project execution, renovation, or infrastructure management.
• Experience in commercial buildings, industrial facilities, retail outlets, or multi-location projects is preferred.

5. Employee Benefits & Career Opportunities

• Career Growth Opportunities: Opportunities to develop project management expertise and progress into senior project management and leadership roles.
• Exposure to Diverse Businesses: Opportunity to work across multiple business verticals, including FMCG, manufacturing, retail, hospitality, education, and other group businesses.
• Job Stability: Opportunity to build a long-term career with an established and diversified business group.
• Statutory Benefits: Provident Fund (PF), Gratuity, and other applicable statutory benefits in accordance with prevailing laws and company policy.
• Food & Beverage Benefits: Employee meal facilities or food and beverage benefits, as applicable under company policy.
• Cross-functional Exposure: Opportunity to collaborate with business heads, architects, consultants, contractors, and internal teams across diverse projects.
• Professional Development: Hands-on exposure to project execution, budgeting, cost optimization, vendor management, and infrastructure development.