General Manager Project

Vkj Projects Pvt.ltd; Uttarakhand; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vkj Projects Pvt. Ltd. invites an experienced General Manager Projects to lead construction programs from planning to completion across India.

The role demands strong leadership, strategic planning, cost control, safety compliance, and timely delivery while aligning with client requirements. You will oversee project execution, planning, scheduling, budgeting, quality assurance, and stakeholder coordination, managing multiple site teams and ensuring adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of construction project leadership experience.
• BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Willing to work at project sites across India.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee day-to-day construction activities at project sites.
• Ensure projects run as per drawings, specs, timelines and contracts.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and take corrective actions.

Skills

Project execution

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Cost control

Quality standards

MS Excel

Project planning tools

Site coordination

Willingness to travel

Education

BE/B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Designation: General Manager Projects
Location: Project Sites Across India
Experience: 15 to 20 years (preferred)
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented General Manager Projects to lead and manage construction projects from planning to completion. The candidate will be responsible for overall project execution, project planning, cost control, quality, safety, resource management, and timely delivery while ensuring compliance with company standards and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Execution & Management

• Lead and oversee day-to-day construction activities at the project site.
• Ensure project execution as per approved drawings, specifications, timelines, and contractual requirements.
• Monitor project progress and take corrective action to avoid delays.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Site Engineers, consultants, and clients.

2. Planning & Scheduling

• Review project schedules, milestones, and execution plans.
• Monitor actual progress against planned targets and ensure timely completion.
• Identify project risks, delays, and resource constraints and implement corrective measures.
• Coordinate with planning teams to prepare progress reports and recovery plans.

3. Cost Control & Budget Management

• Monitor project budgets, construction costs, material consumption, and manpower expenses.
• Ensure optimum utilisation of manpower, machinery, materials, and other resources.
• Review project costs and take measures to minimise wastage and cost overruns.
• Coordinate with billing and commercial teams for measurement, billing, and cost-related matters.

4. Quality Control

• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to maintain quality throughout project execution.
• Review quality issues, identify root causes, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, testing, and quality records.

5. Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure implementation of site safety procedures and applicable statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with the HSE team to maintain a safe working environment.
• Monitor safety performance and ensure corrective action for unsafe practices.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, site regulations, and project-specific requirements.

6. Manpower & Team Management

• Lead and supervise Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Foremen, and other site personnel.
• Plan manpower requirements in coordination with HR and project teams.
• Set performance expectations, monitor productivity, and ensure accountability.
• Resolve site-level operational issues and maintain effective coordination between departments.

7. Material & Vendor Management

• Ensure timely availability of construction materials, equipment, and machinery.
• Coordinate with procurement, stores, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Monitor material consumption, stock availability, and wastage.
• Ensure subcontractors meet agreed quality, safety, productivity, and delivery standards.

8. Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain effective working relationships with clients, consultants, architects, and subcontractors.
• Attend project review meetings and provide progress updates to senior management.
• Resolve execution-related issues and support timely decision-making.
• Ensure client expectations and contractual commitments are met.

9. Reporting & Documentation

• Review daily, weekly, and monthly project progress reports.
• Monitor project KPIs relating to progress, cost, quality, safety, and productivity.
• Ensure proper maintenance of project records, site documentation, and approvals.
• Report major risks, delays, cost variations, and operational issues to senior management.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction project execution and management.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and decision-making skills.
• Good understanding of project planning, scheduling, and cost control.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Ability to manage multiple teams and handle site-level challenges.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and project planning/reporting tools.
• Willingness to work at project sites across India.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in construction, infrastructure, industrial, residential, commercial, or EPC projects.
• Experience managing large-scale projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record of completing projects within approved timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Experience in client coordination, subcontractor management, and project cost control.