Civil Manager

Hitachi ABB Power Grids; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi ABB Power Grids in Chennai seeks a Civil Lead Manager to oversee a team, plan resources, and advance competence and people development while delivering civil works safely, on time, and within budget.

You will design and review civil designs, manage budgets, schedules, and quality, mentor engineers, coordinate with contractors, and ensure compliance with standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering; master's preferred.
• 10+ years in civil engineering project management, with 5+ years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record delivering complex civil projects, preferably in power/infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction methods, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and supervise civil engineering activities across projects, ensuring standards compliance.
• Develop, review, and approve designs, drawings, and specifications; manage budgets and resources.
• Oversee site inspections, quality control, and safety procedures for civil construction.
• Coordinate with contractors and suppliers, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions.
• Mentor and develop a team of civil engineers and technical staff.
• Prepare project reports for senior management and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

The Civil Lead Manager has a responsibility for a given team’s operation, resource allocation, development of competence and people development. This role involves managing all aspects of civil works from planning and design to execution and handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

How you'll make an impact:

• Lead, manage, and supervise all civil engineering activities across various projects, ensuring adherence to project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, review, and approve civil engineering designs, drawings, and specifications, ensuring technical accuracy and constructability. Prepare and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation for civil works, monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee site inspections, quality control, and safety procedures for civil construction, ensuring compliance with company policies and best practices.
• Manage and coordinate with contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers for civil works, ensuring effective communication and performance.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for civil engineering projects.
• Prepare and present regular project reports to senior management, highlighting project status, challenges, and proposed solutions.
• Mentor and develop a team of civil engineers and technical staff.
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders to ensure seamless project integration.
• Stay updated with the latest civil engineering technologies, standards, and best practices.
• Responsible to ensure compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.

Your background:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in civil engineering project management, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex civil engineering projects, preferably in the power or infrastructure sector.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction methods, materials, and relevant national and international codes and standards.
• Proficiency in project management software and relevant civil engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

We are a global leader in electrification, powering the electricity era to meet the energy demands of today, and the next 25 years. As the energy arm of Hitachi Group, over three billion people depend on our pioneering, mission-critical technologies to power their daily lives.

With over a century of innovation, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time: driving the evolution of the world’s energy system to ensure abundant, secure, affordable, and sustainable power for today’s generation and the next.

With an unparalleled installed base in over 140 countries, we are the grid ecosystem partner across the utility, industry, data center, and transportation sectors. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 56,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $20 billion USD.