Construction Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Assystem is seeking an experienced Construction Manager in Visakhapatnam, India to lead planning, coordination, and supervision of industrial park construction activities. The role requires rigorous contract management, QA/QC, and seamless interface with contractors and stakeholders.

15+ years in civil project management, a civil engineering degree, and readiness to work in complex, regulated environments are essential; a Master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in civil project management and construction supervision for infrastructure projects.
• Graduate in Civil Engineering.
• Master's Degree is preferable.
• Willingness to join Visakhapatnam/India assignment.

Responsibilities

• Contract Management and administration for project packages.
• Monitor program schedules and contract compliance.
• Coordinate with external stakeholders and third‑party consultants.
• Oversee quality assurance and testing, and handover processes.

Skills

Project Management

Construction Supervision

Civil Engineering

Infrastructure Projects

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Job description

• ASSYSTEM Sector: Infrastructure / Building

Company Description

Assystem provides engineering, project management and digital services to optimise the performance and safety of critical infrastructure throughout its lifecycle.

The company first came to India having acquired Stup Consultants Pvt Ltd in 2021and L&TIEL in 2024. The company combines its globally recognised expertise in complex project management, with deep-rooted local experience cross full spectrum of infrastructure – from energy, transportation and urban development to water. Today, Assystem has a strong community of 1,500+ multidiscipline engineering experts connected across 8 offices in India.

The Assystem Group is one of the world’s leading independent nuclear engineering companies, ranked among the top three globally, with 60 years of experience in complex and highly regulated environments. With 8,000 experts across 13 countries, Assystem supports the development of low-carbon energy.

Construction Manager shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising and monitoring all construction activities of the Industrial Park, ensuring compliance with approved designs, specifications, quality, HSE, programme, cost and contractual requirements, and effectively managing interfaces among all contractors, utility systems and project stakeholders through testing, commissioning and final handover.

• Contract Management
• Undertake contract administration and management for all project packages related contractors, Vendors, Suppliers on behalf of Client.
• Monitor Program schedules and plans for compliance with the contract and advise on the impact of any non‑compliance.
• Proactively supervise all aspects of project contracts including, but not limited to: monitoring contract compliance, terms and conditions, managing receipt and documentation of change requests, ensure that contract related changes / variations are submitted for Clients approval
• Develop a claims management process that includes evaluation of responsibility, impact, and costs and includes a dispute resolution process;
• Perform reviews of the Contractors, Suppliers, to ensure contract compliance and performance.
• ConstructionManagement.
• Overall supervision and monitoring of Construction Activities
• Review and approval of the Work Programme submitted by the Contractors.
• Complete administration and management of construction Ensuring quality control of Works.
• Monitor and review of construction progress and reporting to Client through monthly progress reports. The monthly progress reports shall include but not be limited to, review of submissions by contractors, technical memoranda, details of meetings and decisions taken, detailed compliance reports for each activity, status of clearances, progress schedule, reason for any delays along with any recommendations etc.
• Review of design documents, Monitoring site availability, approvals etc.
• Review of construction Programme
• Determine extensions of time / compensation / relief from penalties
• Review contractor progress, identify risks to completion within agreed timelines and suggest mitigation measures
• Certify final amounts due under the construction contracts.
• Review as‑built drawings, other technical and design information, and completion records
• Co‑ordinate the Third‑Party consultants in undertaking defects inspections in connection with the completion of defective and/or outstanding items
• Monitor and approve testing and deployment of proof of concepts/ early‑bird projects.
• Overall responsibility for coordination between GoAP, APBDICL and Department of Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals including assistance to Client for obtaining permissions required for construction.
• Preparation and submission of reports. The reports shall include maintaining necessary site records with data in support of the same, details of field tests on materials and structures, obtaining necessary approvals thereon and maintaining adequate records, certifications of bills for payments to contractors including recommendation of extension applications, extra items, variation statements, quality control checks for final bills etc in the formats agreed with APBDICL
• QualityAssurance
• Establish a quality control plan and development Programme
• Establish the quality assurance and control issues recorded.
• Establish the quality assurance inspection Programme (Review of Good for Construction drawings provided by contractors before construction and recommendations on the same.
• Review with contractors, the establishment and enforcement by the main contractors of suitable safety, quality assurance and industrial relations policies for the specific site and where applicable ensure compliance with industry’s standards, processes and procedures.
• Oversee and manage the independent 3rd party consultants used for quality checks and value engineering.
• Oversee the Testing and Commissioning Process.
• Oversee the Handover of Assets as per the timelines agreed by the Respective Contractors
• Ensure submission of AS – BUILT drawings, in the agreed formats by the respective contractors.
• Approval of “As Built” drawings prepared by the Contractor(s), at an appropriate scale, indicating the details of the buildings, structures, and services, duly authenticated, Assistance in Handover of the commissioned assets to Client along with the necessary documentation, and promptly attend to any defects / deficiencies noticed in the completed works within the scope of work of execution, by the above referred agency taking over the commissioned assets, without any demur.
• Oversee issuance of Completion / Taking over /Handover Certificate
• Oversee the preparation of Maintenance Manuals for Services, Utilities and Buildings related to the infrastructure components.
• Develop Framework for Rectification of Defects during the Defects Liability Period and Final Inspection at the end of Defects Liability Period.

Carry out verification and recording joint measurements of the Final Bills submitted by the Contractor(s) and certify and recommend as per the terms and conditions for release of final payments.

Qualifications

15+ Year of Experience . Should be a Graduate in Civil Engineering with experience in Project Management and Construction Supervision for Infrastructure Projects / /Industrial Parks/ SEZ/ Industrial Clusters/ Mixed Use

Additional Information

Master's Degree is preferable. Preference shall be given for those who is readily available to join.

We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.