Civil Lead

Bondada; Sitapur; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bondada is seeking a Civil Lead to plan, coordinate, and supervise civil construction for utility–scale solar PV projects in Sitapur, India. You will manage earthworks, foundations, drainage, roads, fences, and building works while ensuring safety, schedule, and budget adherence.

The role requires 5–10 years in civil construction, with solar/industrial project exposure, strong leadership and drawing interpretation skills, plus proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 5–10 years of civil construction experience, with at least 3 years in solar, power, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, concrete works, foundations, roads, and drainage.
• Ability to interpret civil and structural drawings and project specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD; Civil 3D knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise civil construction activities for solar PV projects.
• Review civil drawings, layouts, structural drawings, and technical specs.
• Plan site grading, earthworks, excavation, backfilling, and drainage works.
• Supervise foundations, inverter stations, control rooms, cable trenches, roads, and fencing.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, procurement, and quality teams.
• Ensure compliance with specs, standards, and local regulations.
• Plan manpower, subcontractors, equipment, and material needs.
• Monitor daily progress and prepare progress reports.
• Inspect workmanship for quality and compliance with drawings.
• Resolve technical/construction issues at site and enforce HSE rules.
• Coordinate with clients/consultants/subcontractors during execution.
• Support testing, inspections, punch lists, and handover documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Communication

Problem-Solving

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Diploma in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Civil 3D

Job description

Department: Projects – Civil Engineering (Solar EPC)

Reporting To: Project Manager / Head – Projects / Engineering Manager

Job Summary

The Civil Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising all civil construction activities for solar PV projects. This includes site development, earthworks, foundations, drainage, roads, control buildings, fencing, and other civil infrastructure. The role ensures that work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all civil construction activities for utility‑scale, commercial, or industrial solar PV projects.
• Review civil drawings, layouts, structural drawings, and technical specifications.
• Plan and monitor site grading, earthworks, excavation, backfilling, and drainage works.
• Supervise construction of equipment foundations, inverter stations, transformer plinths, control rooms, cable trenches, internal roads, fencing, and associated civil infrastructure.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, engineering, procurement, and quality teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, construction standards, and local regulations.
• Plan manpower, subcontractors, construction equipment, and material requirements.
• Monitor daily work progress and prepare progress reports.
• Conduct inspections to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with approved drawings.
• Identify and resolve technical and construction‑related issues at the project site.
• Enforce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) requirements through regular inspections and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, and subcontractors during project execution.
• Support project testing, final inspections, punch list closure, and handover documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.
• 5–10 years of civil construction experience, with at least 3 years in solar, power, or industrial infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction methods, concrete works, structural foundations, roads, drainage systems, and earthworks.
• Ability to interpret civil and structural drawings and project specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD (knowledge of Civil 3D or other engineering software is an advantage).
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in utility‑scale solar PV or renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of geotechnical investigations, survey coordination, and site development.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multiple work fronts.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) and HSE requirements.
• Effective project planning, scheduling, and resource management skills.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely completion of civil construction activities.
• Compliance with safety, quality, and environmental standards.
• Zero major construction defects or safety incidents.
• Efficient utilization of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Successful project completion, client acceptance, and handover within schedule and budget.