Construction Manager

Saint-Gobain Group in India; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Group in India is seeking a Site Construction Lead to drive end-to-end execution of Greenfield and Brownfield projects in a construction chemicals manufacturing plant. The role covers civil, mechanical, MEP, utilities, equipment erection, commissioning and project closure, with strong emphasis on safety and schedule adherence.

You will coordinate across civil, structural, and mechanical teams, oversee equipment erection and commissioning, and ensure integration with ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience in industrial construction and site coordination.
• Expertise in erection & commissioning of heavy equipment.
• Ability to read P&ID and drawings; understand GA/fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage site execution of plant construction and expansion projects.
• Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, and MEP works.
• Oversee equipment erection, installation, and commissioning.
• Ensure erection of process systems (storage, batching, mixing, packing).
• Handle brownfield integration with ongoing production.
• Ensure EHS compliance in hazardous zones and chemical handling.
• Monitor project schedule, cost, and quality.
• Manage stakeholders and contractor performance.
• Ensure snag closure, documentation, and final handover.
• Act as site construction lead for end-to-end erection and commissioning.

Skills

Industrial construction

Site execution

Equipment erection

P&ID reading

Hazardous zones

Shutdown planning

OEM coordination

Documentation

Reporting

Job description

Job SummaryResponsible for end-to-end site execution of Greenfield and Brownfield projects in a construction chemicals manufacturing plant, including civil, mechanical, MEP, utilities, equipment erection, commissioning, and project closure.

Job SummaryResponsible for end-to-end site execution of Greenfield and Brownfield projects in a construction chemicals manufacturing plant, including civil, mechanical, MEP, utilities, equipment erection, commissioning, and project closure.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage site execution of plant construction and expansion projects


• Coordinate civil, structural, mechanical, and MEP works


• Oversee equipment erection, installation, and commissioning


• Ensure erection of process systems (storage, batching, mixing, packing)


• Handle brownfield integration with ongoing production


• Ensure EHS compliance (chemical handling, hazardous zones)


• Monitor project schedule, cost, and quality


• Manage stakeholders and contractor performance


• Ensure snag closure, documentation, and final handover


• Greenfield projects execution management


• Act as a site construction lead to handle site activities

Technical Skills

• Expertise in industrial construction practices


• Basic knowledge on site civil activities like excavations and foundations


• Experience in structural erection and alignments


• Strong experience in equipment erection and alignment


• Experience on erection of heavy structures


• Experience on rigging studies, lifting plans and crane operations


• Understanding mechanical tolerances, alignment, grouting and vibration controls


• Ability to interpret GA drawings, fabrication drawings and vendor drawings


• Ability to read P&ID and PFD


• Hazardous area classification (Zone 1, Zone 2) and flameproof equipment


• Experience in erection and commissioning of utility equipments ( compressors, EOT, ETP, STP etc.)


• Experience in erection of pumps and plumbing systems.


• Experience in handling of fire fighting systems.


• Ability to manage end to end erection and commissioning lifecycles


• Coordination with OEMs for installation and performance trials


• Hands-on knowledge of factory acceptance test, site acceptance test and equipment stabilization


• Experience in working at running plants with shutdown planning and execution , integration with existing process lines, retro fitting etc.


• Risk mitigation in operational plants with hazardous chemicals


• Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports on site activities, highlighting work completed, resource utilization and key project milestones.