Construction Manager

PeopleStrong; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong in India seeks an Execution In-Charge to lead high-rise residential construction sections, ensuring timely delivery, safety and quality. You will supervise activities, coordinate with planning engineers, subcontractors, and site teams, and drive productivity while controlling wastage.

A Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering and 12+ years of site execution experience are required. Join a challenging role that requires strong leadership and cross-functional coordination to deliver

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of site execution experience in high-rise residential projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in construction sequencing, quality standards, and safety practices.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and coordinate cross-functional activities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all construction activities within the assigned section of the project.
• Ensure execution of work in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards at all times.
• Coordinate and manage substructure, superstructure, and related works specific to high-rise residential construction.
• Work closely with Planning Engineers to align section-wise schedules with the overall construction program.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, site engineers, supervisors, and workforce to ensure smooth and uninterrupted execution.
• Plan and ensure timely availability of required manpower, materials, machinery, and tools.
• Optimize resource utilization, monitor labor productivity, and ensure adherence to productivity benchmarks.
• Identify, control, and minimize material wastage through effective monitoring and site discipline.
• Track daily site progress, workforce allocation, and equipment utilization.
• Resolve on-site technical or execution-related issues promptly to avoid delays.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly progress reports as required.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Provide clear updates on section progress, challenges, and mitigation plans.
• Address client or customer concerns related to site execution in a proactive and courteous manner.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning & Coordination

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Diploma in Civil Engineering (DCE) Graduate in Civil Engineering

Job Description

The Execution In-Charge is responsible for leading, supervising, and ensuring the timely execution of construction activities within an assigned section of a high-rise residential project. The role demands strong technical knowledge, effective coordination, and a commitment to quality, safety, and productivity standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Section Execution & Supervision

• Oversee and direct all construction activities within the assigned section of the project.
• Ensure execution of work in accordance with approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and project schedules.
• Maintain strict adherence to safety protocols and quality standards at all times.

2. Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate and manage substructure, superstructure, and related works specific to high-rise residential construction.
• Work closely with Planning Engineers to align section-wise schedules with the overall construction program.
• Collaborate with subcontractors, site engineers, supervisors, and workforce to ensure smooth and uninterrupted execution.

3. Resource & Productivity Management

• Plan and ensure timely availability of required manpower, materials, machinery, and tools.
• Optimize resource utilization, monitor labor productivity, and ensure adherence to productivity benchmarks.
• Identify, control, and minimize material wastage through effective monitoring and site discipline.

4. Monitoring & Reporting

• Track daily site progress, workforce allocation, and equipment utilization.
• Resolve on-site technical or execution-related issues promptly to avoid delays.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly progress reports as required.

5. Stakeholder Communication

• Maintain professional communication with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Provide clear updates on section progress, challenges, and mitigation plans.
• Address client or customer concerns related to site execution in a proactive and courteous manner.

6. Experience & Technical Expertise

• Must have relevant hands-on experience in the execution of high-rise residential building projects.
• Strong understanding of structural, architectural, and MEP interfaces in high-rise construction.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and ensure accurate implementation at site.

Qualifications & Skills

• Diploma or Degree in Civil Engineering.
• 12+ years of site execution experience in high-rise residential projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in construction sequencing, quality standards, and safety practices.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and coordinate cross-functional activities efficiently.