Deputy Project Manager

K G Gupta Infrastructure; Satna; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation

Food provided at site

Project vehicle with driver

PF/ESIC & statutory benefits

Job summary

K.G. Gupta Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.

invites applications for the Deputy Project Manager (DPM) to lead field execution of a bituminous overlay and pavement strengthening project in Satna, MP. The DPM will supervise site teams, ensure safety, quality and timely completion, and coordinate with MoRTH/NH Division authorities. The ideal candidate holds a B.E./B.Tech in Civil engineering with 10–15 years of highway construction experience, including independent site responsibility and batch mix plant/

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering in Civil (mandatory).
• 10–15 years post-qualification highway construction experience, with 3+ years in a site-in-charge/DPM role.
• Experience handling DBM/BC overlay works on NH/MoRTH/PWD NH contracts.

Responsibilities

• Overall in-charge of project execution at site, accountable for progress, quality, cost, safety and contractual compliance.
• Plan, organize and control activities from mobilisation to handover; manage defect rectification.
• Translate contract programme into monthly/weekly/daily targets and deploy resources.
• Take day-to-day site decisions; escalate only policy/commercial matters to senior management.

Skills

MoRTH specifications

IRC codes

PWD/NH contract practices

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Project / Primavera

MS Word

Hindi & English fluency

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Excel

MS Project / Primavera

MS Word

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Position: Deputy Project Manager (DPM)

Project DBM & BC Overlay / Strengthening Works, Satna Bamitha Section, Madhya Pradesh

Client / Authority Public Works Department (NH Division) / Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH)

Nature of Work Bituminous overlay (DBM & BC), pavement strengthening and allied highway works as per MoRTH Specifications

Reporting To Project Manager / Director

Team Under Charge Highway & Site Engineers, Quality / Lab In-charge, Plant In-charge, Survey Team, Store & Accounts Assistant, Supervisors No. of Positions 01

Job Type Full-time, site-based (site camp posting)

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognised university (mandatory).


• 10-15 years of post-qualification experience in highway construction, including at least 35 years in an independent site in-charge / DPM role. Proven track record of executing DBM and BC overlay works on NH / MoRTH / PWD NH Division or NHAI contracts.


• Experience of independently handling a batch mix plant, paver train and a complete site organisation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overall in-charge of the complete execution of the project at site accountable for physical progress, quality, cost, safety and contractual compliance across the entire stretch.


• Plan, organise and control all activities from mobilisation through to completion, defect rectification and handover of the work.


• Convert the contract programme into monthly, weekly and daily targets; deploy resources to achieve them and initiate corrective action on any slippage.


• Take independent day-to-day decisions at site and elevate only policy, commercial and contractual matters to the Project Manager / Head Office.

Bituminous Works (DBM & BC)

• Direct the entire laying operation surface preparation, pothole repair, profile correction, prime coat / tack coat application, DBM and BC laying, joint treatment and final rolling.


• Ensure layer thickness, camber, cross-fall, super-elevation, levels and riding quality conform to approved drawings and typical cross sections. Control mix and rolling temperatures, paver speed, rolling pattern and number of passes so as to achieve the specified field density.


• Plan the daily laying stretch based on plant output, transport cycle time, weather window and traffic conditions.


• 102, Ravindra Nagar, Old Palasia, Indore, M.P. - 452001 M/s K.G. GUPTA INFRASTRUCTURE PVT. LTD.


• Tel: [phone]

Plant, Machinery & Resource

• Overall control of the batch mix plant production planning, JMF compliance, calibration, bitumen and aggregate consumption, and stock monitoring.


• Ensure availability, deployment and preventive maintenance of paver finisher, tandem and pneumatic tyred rollers, tippers, bitumen sprayers, wet mix plant and other P&M; minimise breakdown downtime.


• Plan and monitor procurement and stocking of bitumen, aggregates, diesel, emulsion and consumables in coordination with Purchase and Stores.


• Manage manpower deployment company staff, subcontractors and labour gangs.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Implement the project Quality Assurance Plan; ensure all mandatory tests are carried out at the prescribed frequency as per MoRTH Specifications (5th Revision) and the relevant IS / IRC codes.


• Approve and control the Job Mix Formula; ensure the site laboratory maintains complete test registers, core records and calibration certificates.


• Ensure all works are offered for inspection and approval to the Engineer-in-Charge / Consultant before covering up, and obtain joint level sheets and measurements.


• Attend all inspections by PWD / MoRTH officials, the Consultant and third-party quality auditors; reply to observations and close non-conformities.

Contract, Billing & Commercial

• Maintain thorough working knowledge of the Agreement — scope, BOQ, specifications, time schedule, price variation, extension of time and penalty clauses.


• Prepare and certify RA bills with complete measurements, level sheets, test results and photographic records; follow up with the Department for timely certification and payment.


• Raise timely correspondence for hindrances, extra items, deviation / variation, extension of time, price escalation and force majeure so as to protect the Company's contractual position.


• Monitor project cost against budget — track consumption of bitumen, aggregate, diesel and hire charges, control wastage and report cost overruns.


• Verify and recommend subcontractor and supplier bills for payment.

Documentation & Reporting

• Ensure proper maintenance of Measurement Books, level books, site order book, hindrance register, daily progress report, labour register, plant log books and test registers.


• Submit Daily and Monthly Progress Reports to Head Office covering physical progress, resource status, constraints and cash flow requirement.


• Maintain complete photographic documentation with chainage and date — pre-construction, during execution and post-completion.

Statutory, Traffic & Safety

• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements — labour licence, royalty / mining permissions, pollution consent for the plant, insurance and machinery documents.


• Enforce traffic management under construction — signages, cones, delineators, barricades, flagmen and night-time reflective arrangements as per IRC:SP:55.


• Enforce EHS discipline — PPE, site and plant safety, and accident reporting; maintain a safe workplace and camp.

Liaison & Coordination

• Act as the Company's primary representative at site before the PWD NH Division / MoRTH officials, the Consultant, local administration, police and land-owners.


• Coordinate with utility agencies for shifting or protection of services, and with the Department for obstruction removal, tree cutting and encroachment issues.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Strong command of MoRTH Specifications, IRC codes and PWD / NH contract practices.


• Sound knowledge of bituminous mix design, pavement composition and quality control testing procedures.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, MS Project / Primavera and MS Word. Strong leadership, team-handling and subcontractor-management ability.


• Effective drafting ability for departmental correspondence.


• Fluency in Hindi and English.

COMPENSATION & COMPANY-PROVIDED FACILITIES

Salary Commensurate with qualification and experience (negotiable for the right candidate)

Accommodation Free furnished lodging at the site camp, provided by the Company

Food Free boarding / mess facility, provided by the Company

Vehicle Project vehicle with driver for official site use

Other Benefits Mobile / communication allowance and statutory benefits (PF / ESIC) as applicable