General Manager (GM) For Civil Projects

Manah Dynamics; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Manah Dynamics is seeking a General Manager (Projects) to oversee large civil infrastructure projects from design to handover. You will manage P&L, lead senior project managers, and ensure delivery within schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards.

The role requires 15+ years in civil construction and a proven track record in strategic leadership, contract administration, and client relations. This on-site position demands strong decision-making and coordination across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in civil construction.
• 57 years in a senior management role (e.g., Project Director/AGM).
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management; NICMAR preferred.

Responsibilities

• P&L responsibility: manage the financial health, cash flow, and profitability of the civil projects.
• Budgeting & cost control: establish budgets, monitor variations (DO/COS/Extra Items), and implement cost-mitigation strategies.
• Lifecycle Oversight: direct civil engineering projects from initial design and pre-construction through to final handover.
• Resource Optimization: allocate heavy machinery, materials, and labour across multiple sites.
• Timeline Management: conduct progress review meetings and review master schedules (e.g., Primavera, MSP) and document delays to the client.
• Regulatory Compliance: ensure operations conform to zoning, environmental laws, building codes, and regulations.
• HSE Leadership: enforce zero-harm Health, Safety, and Environment protocols on site.
• Quality Assurance: implement quality control frameworks to guarantee structural integrity and minimize rework.
• Client Relations: serve as primary contact for project owners/clients and attend reviews.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management: negotiate terms and manage performance with third-party suppliers and contractors.
• Team Mentorship: lead and develop Senior Project Managers, Site Engineers, and technical teams.

Skills

Executive leadership

Conflict resolution

Commercial negotiation

Crisis management

Value engineering

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering

NICMAR (Master's preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MSP

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION GENERAL MANAGER (Projects)

A General Manager (GM) for Civil Projects is a high-level executive responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of large-scale infrastructure, commercial, or residential construction projects. This role bridges the gap between executive corporate strategy and on-site technical execution. He will report to the Senior Vice President (Projects).

Role Overview

The General Manager ensures that multiple civil projects are completed on time, within budget, and up to safety and quality specifications. They manage profit and loss (P&L), direct senior project managers, and handle high-stakes relationships with clients, government regulators, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Financial Management

• P&L Responsibility: Manage the complete financial health, cash flow, and profitability of the civil projects.
• Budgeting & Cost Control: Establish overarching project budgets, monitor variations (DO/COS/Extra Items), and implement cost-mitigation strategies.

2. Project Execution & Logistics

• Lifecycle Oversight: Direct civil engineering projects from initial engineering design and pre-construction through to final handover.
• Resource Optimization: Allocate heavy machinery, materials, and labour force efficiently across multiple active project sites.
• Timeline Management: Conduct Progress Review meetings, review project master schedules (e.g., Primavera, MSP) and troubleshoot bottlenecking delays immediately. Also document the delays and correspond with the client efficiently.

3. Compliance, Quality & Safety

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all operations conform to local zoning, environmental laws, building codes, and structural regulations.
• HSE Leadership: Enforce zero-harm Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) protocols on site.
• Quality Assurance: Implement strict quality control frameworks to guarantee structural integrity and minimize rework.

4. Stakeholder & Team Leadership

• Client Relations: Act as the primary point of contact for project owners/clients. Attend Reviews with Clients.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Management: Negotiate terms and manage performance agreements with third-party suppliers and contractors.
• Team Mentorship: Efficiently lead and develop Senior Project Managers, Site Engineers, and technical teams.

Job Requirements & Specifications

Dimension

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Master's degree from NICMAR is highly preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years in civil construction.
• At least 57 years in a senior management role (e.g., Project Director/AGM).

Technical Skills

• Deep knowledge of civil construction methodologies (concrete, earthworks, grading, Finishing items, fabrication, etc.).
• Proficiency in Project Management Software (MS Project).
• Strong contract administration skills (FIDIC or relevant local contract frameworks).

Soft Skills

• Executive leadership and conflict resolution.
• Advanced commercial negotiation capabilities.
• High-level crisis management.
• Value engineering/Optimisation in designs.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Gross Profit Margin per project against target baseline.
• Schedule Variance (SV) (delays vs. planned milestones).
• Safety Incident Rate (Targeting Zero Lost Time Injuries).
• Client Retention and successful project handovers.

Your salary will be determined based on your skills, knowledge, and experience.

The recruitment team will contact shortlisted candidates after reviewing their CVs.