Senior Level - Construction Manager (Civil)

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; India; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong seeks a Senior Construction Manager to lead end-to-end execution of major infrastructure projects in India. The role requires steering multidisciplinary teams, ensuring on-time delivery within budgets, and coordinating with planning, procurement and site operations.

The candidate will oversee EPC/turnkey contracts, monitor costs, drive value engineering, and uphold stringent quality and safety standards across sites, while liaising with government authorities and clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• Master's Degree in Construction Management or Structural Engineering is preferred.
• PM certifications (PMP/PRINCE2) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of large infrastructure projects with approved budgets.
• Supervise civil, structural, MEP and external works on site.
• Coordinate planning with Primavera P6 or MS Project and manage schedules.
• Administer EPC/turnkey contracts and monitor costs & variations.
• Ensure quality management per project specs and safety standards.
• Promote a strong safety culture and conduct risk assessments.
• Engage with authorities, consultants and clients for approvals.

Skills

Project Leadership

Construction Management

Planning & Scheduling

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Team Leadership

HSE

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Construction Management/Structural Engineering

PMP/PRINCE2 certification desirable

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Senior Construction Manager - Infrastructure Projects

Location: Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Department: Projects / Engineering

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership Lead end-to-end execution of large infrastructure and civil engineering projects. Develop construction strategies, execution methodologies, and project delivery plans. Manage multidisciplinary teams including engineers, contractors, consultants, and subcontractors. Ensure project milestones are achieved within approved timelines and budgets.
• Construction Management Supervise all construction activities including civil, structural, MEP, finishing, and external development works. Monitor site productivity, resource utilization, and equipment deployment. Review construction methodologies and recommend improvements for efficiency and safety. Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Planning & Scheduling Coordinate with planning teams to prepare and monitor project schedules using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project. Track critical path activities and implement recovery plans for delays. Conduct regular progress review meetings with stakeholders.
• Contract & Commercial Management Administer EPC, item-rate, and turnkey contracts. Review contractor performance, bills, change orders, variation claims, and extension of time requests. Coordinate with procurement teams for timely material and equipment availability. Monitor project costs and implement value engineering initiatives.
• Quality Management Ensure compliance with quality management systems and project specifications. Monitor inspection and testing activities. Implement corrective and preventive actions to maintain quality standards.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Promote a strong safety culture across project sites. Ensure compliance with statutory HSE regulations and company safety policies. Conduct safety audits and risk assessments. Drive zero-incident project execution.
• Stakeholder Management Liaise with government authorities, consultants, architects, regulatory agencies, and clients. Coordinate approvals, inspections, and statutory clearances. Present project progress reports to senior management and clients.
• Risk Management Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Manage technical, commercial, contractual, and operational risks. Resolve construction issues and technical challenges proactively.
• Team Leadership Mentor project managers, site engineers, and construction teams. Build high-performing project teams focused on collaboration and continuous improvement. Conduct performance evaluations and capability development initiatives.

Required Experience

• 10-25 years of experience in large infrastructure and heavy civil construction projects.
• Proven experience in executing iconic or mega infrastructure developments.
• Experience in projects such as: Large monuments and landmark structures (e.g., Statue of Unity-type projects)
• Riverfront developments
• Water resource and river-linking projects
• Smart City infrastructure
• Bridges, highways, tunnels, and flyovers
• Dams, canals, reservoirs, and irrigation projects
• Urban infrastructure and public realm developments
• Government, PSU, or EPC infrastructure projects

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Mandatory)
• Master's Degree in Construction Management / Structural Engineering
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification is desirable.

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SJ is a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, continually reimagining ways to create a smart and sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group has a global talent pool of 16,000 in its member companies AETOS, Atelier Ten, B+H, CHIL, KTP, Prostruct, Robert Bird Group, SAA, SMEC and Surbana Jurong, based in more than 120 offices in over 40 countries. They include architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other specialists driven by progressive thinking and creative ideas to shape a better future. Its technical experts deliver sustainable solutions that cover the entire project life cycle from planning and design, through to delivery and management, as well as a full suite of multidisciplinary consultancy services across a diverse range of sectors including transportation, water, aviation, healthcare, hospitality and renewables. A global urban, infrastructure and managed services consulting firm with over 70 years of track record in successful project delivery, SJ has built more than a million homes in Singapore, created master plans in more than 60 countries and developed over 100 industrial parks globally. SJ is #23 in Engineering News-Record's 2023 Top 225 International Design Firms, #14 in World Architecture 100 2024, and Asia Pacific FM Technology Provider of the Year 2022, awarded by International Facility Management Association.