Factories - Project Manager

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Chennai invites an experienced Project Manager - Site to lead a large-scale construction project, ensuring timely delivery, strict safety, and quality standards. You will coordinate with engineering, planning, procurement, QA/QC, and EHS to drive execution on site.

The role requires 15–25 years in managing big projects, BE/B.Tech Civil, and fluency in English and local languages; you will report to the Project Head and work closely with clients and vendors to achieve targets.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech – Civil or equivalent discipline.
• Language Skills: Proficient in English, Hindi, and local language.
• Years of Experience: 15–25 years in managing large-scale construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Overall accountability for project execution per scope, schedule, cost, and quality parameters.
• Lead cross-functional site teams including construction, engineering, planning, QA/QC, EHS, and administration.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Foster coordination with design, procurement, and external consultants for seamless execution.
• Drive daily and weekly review meetings; track budgets and cost variances.

Skills

MS Project

Primavera

Budgeting

Cost Control

Risk Management

Contract Management

Change Management

Construction Methods

Cost Estimation

EHS Management

Drawings Interpretation

Invoicing & Billing

Project Planning

Scheduling

Rate Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Resource Planning

Sub-Contractor Management

Technical Inspection

Education

BE/B.Tech Civil

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION

• Job Function: Execution
• Role: Project Manager - Site
• Job Family: Civil Execution
  

SECTION II: ROLE SUMMARY (Purpose of the Role)

To lead and oversee the end-to-end execution of a large-scale construction project at the site, ensuring timely delivery, cost efficiency, safety, and quality standards. The Project Head acts as the single point of accountability for all site functions including engineering, procurement coordination, construction, and stakeholder management.

SECTION III: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Overall accountability for project execution as per scope, schedule, cost, and quality parameters. Develop and implement project execution plans, schedules, and resource strategies.
• Lead cross-functional site teams including construction, engineering, planning, QA/QC, EHS, and administration. Monitor project progress, identify deviations, and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all safety and quality standards and regulatory requirements. Foster strong coordination with design, procurement, and external consultants for seamless execution.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including clients, consultants, vendors, and contractors. Review and approve construction methodologies and work sequences.
• Drive daily and weekly review meetings with internal teams and external agencies. Track and manage budgets, cost variances, and ensure effective control of site expenditures.
  

SECTION IV: KEY INTERACTIONS

Internal Stakeholders

• Cross-Functional Site Teams: For effective execution coordination across departments.
• Design & Technical Teams: For resolution of technical queries and design issues.
  

External Stakeholders

• Clients / Consultants / Regulators: For progress reporting, approvals, and compliance checks.
• Contractors / Vendors / Agencies: For execution planning, coordination, and performance review.
  

SECTION V: KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum Qualifications: B.E. / B.Tech – Civil or equivalent discipline
• Language Skills: Proficient in English, Hindi, and local language
  

Experience

• Years of Experience: 15–25 years of experience in managing large-scale construction projects
• Nature of Experience: Proven leadership in end-to-end execution of industrial, infrastructure, or large commercial projects. Strong knowledge of project planning, cost control, quality, and safety standards. Experience in handling multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple contractors/vendors.
  

SECTION VI: TECHNICAL & LEADERSHIP / BEHAVIORAL SKILLS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE ROLE

Technical Skills

• Project Management Tools (MS Project, Primavera)
• Construction Execution Methodologies
• Budgeting and Cost Control
• Risk Management
• Contract Management
• Budgeting
• Change Management
• Construction Methods Understanding
• Cost Estimation
• De-Snagging
• EHS Management
• Interpretation of Technical Drawings
• Invoicing & Billing
• Project Performance Managementnd
• Project Planning & Scheduling
• Rate Analysis
• Regulatory Compliance - Design and Execution
• Resource Planning
• Sub-Contractor Management
• Technical Inspection
  

Leadership / Behavioral Skills

• Strategic Thinking
• Decision Making
• Team Building and Leadership
• Conflict Resolution
• Communication and Presentation
• Result Orientation
• Crisis Management