PROJECT MANAGER – STONE & MASONRY

Mata Amritanandamayi Mandir Trust; Chengalpattu; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Mata Amritanandamayi Mandir Trust is seeking a seasoned Project Manager – Stone & Masonry for the Mahabalipuram site. The role requires extensive experience in large-scale granite construction, traditional stone masonry and precise erection of monumental stone work.

You will coordinate with quarry, BIM, QA/QC and heavy lift teams to ensure on-time delivery. The candidate should have 12+ years of relevant experience, a civil engineering degree, and a track record in heritage or monumental

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Postgraduate qualification in Construction Management, Structural Eng., or Heritage Conservation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the stone and masonry execution programme from quarry to monument erection.
• Review and implement the approved stone block schedule.
• Coordinate with quarry, geological, BIM and QA/QC teams.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports on fabrication, dispatch and erection.
• Ensure compliance with drawings, specifications, methodology and quality requirements.
• Identify bottlenecks, plan stockyard requirements and ensure timely availability of stone.

Skills

Stone tech

Dimensional control

Shop drawings

Stone logistics

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Eng

Job description

Company Description MAMAT Heritage & Cultural Theme Park is an ambitious project at Mahabalipuram near Chennai, envisioned to showcase India’s rich heritage, cultural wisdom and achievements. Conceived as a landmark of national pride, it brings together culture, architecture and engineering on a grand scale.

MAMAT offers challenging and rewarding career opportunities for dynamic, experienced professionals in Civil and Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, Geology, Electrical Engineering, Technology, Quality Control and Safety.

Join us in creating a unique cultural and architectural destination that celebrates India and inspires future generations.

Role Description

PROJECT MANAGER – STONE & MASONRY

Location: Mahabalipuram

Experience: 12+ years

1. ROLE PURPOSE

The Project Manager – Stone & Masonry will lead and coordinate the complete stone construction and masonry programme, from quarry-sourced granite blocks through fabrication, dressing, CNC processing, carving, quality inspection, transportation, storage and final erection at the monument.

The position requires extensive practical experience in large-scale granite construction, traditional stone masonry, precision stone erection and management of large stone quantities and block schedules.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take overall responsibility for the stone and masonry execution programme.
• Review and implement the approved stone block schedule.
• Coordinate with quarry and geological teams regarding stone quality, block sizes and production.
• Coordinate with BIM and stone-detailing teams for shop drawings, block geometry, numbering and fabrication information.
• Establish priorities for production based on the monument erection sequence.
• Supervise granite block dressing, machining, carving and finishing.
• Establish procedures for dimensional accuracy, tolerances, joints and interfaces.
• Coordinate with the CNC Production Manager/Head to ensure required blocks are produced on schedule.
• Coordinate with QA/QC for inspection and acceptance of every major stone package.
• Plan stone storage and stockyard requirements.
• Establish block identification and traceability from quarry to final installation.
• Coordinate transportation and delivery of blocks to the erection fronts.
• Coordinate with the Heavy Lift & Crane Specialist for handling and erection of large blocks.
• Supervise stone placement, alignment, levelling, locking and jointing.
• Coordinate traditional stone masonry workmanship and specialist craftsmen.
• Identify shortages, production bottlenecks and quality issues and initiate corrective action.
• Ensure adequate stone is available ahead of the erection requirement.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports covering fabrication, dispatch and erection.
• Ensure all works comply with approved drawings, specifications,

methodology and quality requirements.

3. PROJECT-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITY

The Project Manager shall ensure that stone production and erection remain synchronised with the height-wise construction programme.

4. STONE & MASONRY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

The candidate should have demonstrated experience in:

• Large-scale granite and natural stone construction
• Traditional stone masonry
• Precision stone placement and alignment
• Stone joints, locking and fixing systems
• Quarry-to-site stone supply chains
• Stone fabrication and dressing
• Stone carving and architectural detailing
• Stockyard management and stone logistics
• Heavy stone lifting and installation
• Quality control of natural stone

Experience with temples, monuments, heritage buildings or major stone architectural projects will be highly preferred.

5. QUALIFICATION

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering / related discipline, or equivalent relevant technical qualification.
• 12+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in stone construction, heritage construction or monumental architecture.
• Postgraduate qualification in Construction Management / Structural Engineering / Heritage Conservation will be an advantage.

6. KEY DELIVERABLES / KPIs

• Stone fabrication completed according to the approved production schedule.
• Required blocks available before the corresponding erection work front opens.
• Achievement of stage-wise stone erection targets.
• Correct block dimensions, tolerances and workmanship.
• Complete stone traceability and numbering.
• Minimum rejection, rework and damage.
• Timely resolution of stone-related technical issues.
• Compliance with approved masonry methodology.
• No avoidable delays to the monument erection programme.

The schedule specifically requires foundation, lower structure, mid-structure and shikhara stone fabrication to run ahead of and in parallel with erection.

7. KEY COMPETENCIES

Technical

• Granite and stone technology
• Dimensional/tolerance control
• Stone detailing and shop drawings
• Stone logistics and stockyard management