Construction Manager

Jacobs; Jamnagar; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in India is seeking a seasoned Construction Manager to lead plant construction projects, ensure compliance with safety, quality and contractual requirements, and drive delivery across teams.

The role requires extensive experience in PMC/EPCM or large EPC environments, with strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with commercial, project management and engineering leaders. You will help grow project capabilities and deliver value to clients.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Mechanical or Civil engineering.
• 18–25 years in a leading position including PMC/EPCM.
• Consultancy background preferred; EPC experience acceptable.
• Strong written and verbal communication with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery and design management for plant construction.
• Manage staff recruitment, development and performance.
• Oversee safety, quality assurance and contractual compliance.
• Coordinate with Sales, Proposals, Project Management and other departments.
• Represent the company in construction industry associations as required.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Construction management

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Engineering degree (Mechanical or Civil)

Job description

Construction Manager

The world needs innovators and problem solvers who turn challenges into greater opportunities. At Jacobs, we push the limits of whats possible to make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable. In our life sciences work, that means designing spaces that foster innovation, cultivate collaboration and drive the next great discovery for humanity. Bring your expertise, collaborative spirit to team and we will help you to grow, pursue & fulfill what drives you.

Your Impact

In this role you will be responsible for project delivery, design management & project management, for positioning and winning projects involving a range of services. The role will be instrumental in collaborating with commercial, project management, engineering and design technical leaders to create opportunities for Jacobs to plan, develop, deliver and operate a range of projects.

Job Description

• To ensure proper and efficient discharge of the Companys responsibilities for plant construction, adherence to Companys policies and requirements.
• To ensure staff recruitment, development and departmental administration and line personnel management.
• To carryout work relating to construction aspects of sub-contracts, planning, estimating and safety at construction sites are being done as per procedure.
• Demonstrate by leadership and example a strong commitment to the development and implementation of our quality management system and Core Values and to continually improve the effectiveness of construction management.
• Ensure that work carried out by the department is professional and adequate in all respects, particularly in relation to safety, quality assurance and adherence to Companys contractual responsibilities and compliance with statutory and legal requirements.
• Ensure that Company policies are properly adhered to within his area of responsibility and the changes or additions to such policies are communicated to reporting staff and are implemented.
• Interview candidates and make recommendations for the appointment / rejection of the candidate to the Talent Acquisition Team.
• Decide on the assignment of Site staff for services group activities including staff forward loading and recruitment.
• Determine staff training needs with improved staff training in view and discuss and arrange such training needs with the HR Manager.
• Carryout regular staff assessment and appraisal and formality record the results and give recommendations in accordance with Company policies.
• Review current and future staffing needs and make recommendations regarding staff recruitments. Ensure required sub-contracting to qualified and experienced Organizations
• Prepare Manhour and cost estimates for proposals and liaise with the Proposals and Estimating groups on all matters involving construction estimates for Management.
• Authorise and approve all expenses as stipulated in Company directives.
• Arrange critical Construction planning inputs for various Projects.
• Prepare Budgets for Field Services Group needs.
• Consult and liaise with the Legal Department and liaise with all other Departments on Construction related matters as necessary.
• Prepare and/or update Department and Company procedures, Methods, Standards, Working instructions, etc. pertaining to Construction aspects of the Companys Quality Assurance programme.
• Ensures that all personnel are aware of the latest issue of the Departments Work instructions, procedures, specifications and methods.
• Comply with the Company's Construction Procedures and Practices in all respects, particularly those relating to Quality Assurance, Safety, Personnel and Industrial relations; wherever these are found to be inadequate immediately report the deficiencies and suggest solutions.
• Liaise with the Proposals, Project Management and Project services groups in the preparation of Construction programs for Proposals and Contracts and assist as required with the relevant planning inputs of the kay dates, manning, sub-contractors and other prescribed parameters.
• Work closely with Sales and Operations Group and ensure that recommendation for the application of construction expertise are fully considered, particularly during the early phases of proposal and contract award.
• Ensure that relationships with other departments within the Company and with the Client, Vendors, Sub-contractors are effective and cordial.
• Represent the Company in appropriate construction industry associations, as required.
• Ensure compliance of safety requirement at Project sites
• Establish procedure and systems for effective handling and monitoring safety systems / records.
• Carryout department administration functions.
• Attend Management Meetings on significant manners.

Heres What You Need

Qualification Graduate in Engineering in Mechanical or Civil Experience 18 to 25 years in a leading position including working in PMC /EPCM role. Candidates from Consultancy background would be preferred . Alternatively experience with large EPC. Must be very good in written and verbal communication with leadership skill.

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