Construction Project Manager

Yagya Buildcon; Mumbai, Kulgaon Badlapur; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Yagya Buildcon in Mumbai invites an experienced Construction Manager to lead end-to-end site activities for large projects. You will oversee labour deployment, equipment planning, material usage, and safety, while coordinating with architects, consultants, and contractors to meet milestones.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on RCC/structural experience, and proficiency in project management software to optimize productivity and quality on site.

Qualifications

• Hands-on construction management experience on site projects.
• Experience with contractors, EPCs, industrial or international projects.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC, safety, and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day construction activities and ensure smooth site execution.
• Coordinate multiple agencies, subcontractors, consultants and vendors.
• Monitor labour productivity, equipment utilization, material consumption and costs.
• Review drawings and ensure alignment with specifications and standards.
• Drive progress to meet milestones and ensure safety and quality.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

MS Excel

Power BI

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

M.Tech / PMP Certification

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Title: Construction Manager

Location: Project Site (Mumbai / Bengaluru / PAN India as required)
Department: Projects & Construction
Reporting To: Project Director / Head Projects / Managing Director

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Construction Manager to lead and manage end-to-end construction activities at project sites. The ideal candidate should have extensive hands-on experience working with reputed contractors, EPC organizations, industrial projects, or international construction environments and possess a strong understanding of construction methodologies, productivity management, labour efficiency, equipment utilization, quality systems, cost control, and project execution.

The Construction Manager shall be responsible for delivering projects safely, within budget, on schedule, and to the highest quality standards while maximizing labour and equipment productivity.

Key Responsibilities

A. Construction Execution & Site Management

• Lead day-to-day construction activities and ensure smooth site execution.
• Develop and implement construction methodologies, work sequences, and execution strategies.
• Ensure execution is carried out as per approved drawings, specifications, standards, and project requirements.
• Drive timely completion of project milestones and overall project delivery.
• Coordinate multiple agencies, subcontractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Resolve construction bottlenecks and site challenges proactively.

B. Labour Productivity & Resource Management

• Plan and optimize labour deployment across various work fronts.
• Establish productivity benchmarks for all construction activities.
• Monitor labour efficiency and productivity on a daily basis.
• Identify productivity losses and implement corrective measures.
• Prepare and monitor labour deployment plans and manpower histograms.
• Ensure effective utilization of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workforce.
• Manage subcontractors and labour contractors to achieve planned outputs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance site productivity.

C. Equipment Planning & Utilization

• Plan equipment requirements based on project schedules and work fronts.
• Monitor equipment productivity, utilization, and downtime.
• Optimize deployment of cranes, excavators, batching plants, pumps, compressors, lifting equipment, and construction machinery.
• Analyze equipment efficiency and recommend improvements.
• Ensure preventive maintenance and operational readiness of equipment.

D. Material Planning & Consumption Control

• Prepare material requirement plans based on construction schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement and stores teams for timely availability of materials.
• Monitor material consumption against budgeted quantities.
• Analyze wastage and implement measures to reduce material losses.
• Ensure proper storage, handling, and inventory management of construction materials.
• Review reconciliation reports for steel, concrete, blockwork, finishing materials, and other major resources.

E. Cost Management & Budget Control

• Monitor construction costs against approved budgets.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and safety.
• Track productivity-related costs and resource utilization.
• Review subcontractor performance and commercial implications.
• Participate in forecasting, budgeting, and cost-control exercises.
• Support preparation of management reports highlighting project financial performance.

F. Drawing Management & Technical Coordination

• Review IFC drawings, shop drawings, and construction details.
• Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP consultants, and project management teams.
• Identify design conflicts and ensure timely resolution.
• Ensure construction teams are working with the latest approved drawings.
• Participate in design coordination and technical review meetings.

G. Quality Management

• Implement project quality assurance and quality control systems.
• Ensure compliance with approved specifications, codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Monitor inspection and testing activities.
• Drive first-time-right execution practices.
• Minimize rework through effective planning and supervision.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, approvals, and quality records.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and root-cause analysis of defects.

H. Planning & Progress Monitoring

• Coordinate with planning teams to develop detailed execution plans.
• Monitor project progress against baseline schedules.
• Identify delays and implement recovery plans.
• Participate in look-ahead planning and resource planning meetings.
• Ensure alignment between construction activities and project milestones.

I. Safety Leadership

• Promote a strong safety culture across the project.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE requirements and statutory regulations.
• Conduct site inspections and safety reviews.
• Support implementation of safe work practices and permit systems.
• Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation.

J. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Lead multidisciplinary construction teams.
• Mentor site engineers, supervisors, and construction staff.
• Conduct regular progress review meetings with contractors and consultants.
• Build collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Drive accountability and performance across all site teams.

Desired Skills & Competencies

Technical Competencies

• Strong understanding of RCC, structural steel, finishing, infrastructure, and MEP coordination.
• Expertise in construction methodologies and sequencing.
• Strong knowledge of productivity measurement and benchmarking.
• Material management and reconciliation expertise.
• Cost control and resource optimization capabilities.
• Construction equipment planning and utilization management.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC systems.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Contract administration and subcontractor management skills.

Managerial Competencies

• Leadership and team management.
• Decision-making and problem-solving.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Stakeholder management.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Analytical and commercial acumen.

Software Skills

• Microsoft Project
• Primavera P6 (Preferred)
• AutoCAD
• MS Excel (Advanced)
• ERP Systems
• Power BI (Preferred)

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering
• M.Tech / PMP Certification (Preferred)

Experience

• Minimum 1220 Years of Construction Experience.
• Experience with reputed contractors, EPC companies, industrial projects, data centers, manufacturing facilities, commercial developments, institutional projects, or international projects preferred.
• Proven experience managing large-scale projects independently.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Project milestone achievement.
• Labour productivity and efficiency.
• Equipment utilization efficiency.
• Material consumption versus budget.
• Cost variance against approved budget.
• Quality compliance and defect reduction.
• Safety performance indicators.
• Subcontractor performance management.
• Resource utilization efficiency.
• Client and stakeholder satisfaction.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong site execution background with hands-on construction management experience.
• Experience in managing large labour forces and multiple subcontractors.
• Demonstrated capability in improving productivity and controlling project costs.
• Ability to deliver fast-track projects under challenging timelines.
• Exposure to international construction practices or leading Indian contracting organizations will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership presence with a proactive and ownership-driven approach.