Transmission Line Section In-charge

Aecom India Pvt Ltd; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is a global infrastructure leader delivering projects that modernize power networks. The Section In-charge will oversee PMC supervision for the transmission line section, coordinate survey, foundation, tower erection, stringing and handover activities, and ensure safety, quality and schedule adherence.

We seek a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with 12+ years in transmission line construction, including 400 kV works; 765 kV or HVDC exposure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 12 years of transmission line construction experience.
• Experience in at least 400 kV transmission line works; 765 kV or HVDC line experience is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple contractor gangs and geographically dispersed work fronts.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for PMC supervision within the assigned transmission line section or zone.
• Coordinate survey, foundation, tower erection, stringing, OPGW, testing and handover activities.
• Review contractor work fronts, resource deployment, gang productivity and daily execution plans.
• Verify availability of approved drawings, materials, access, ROW and clear work fronts before commencement.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, quality, survey and HSE personnel within the section.
• Monitor progress against section-wise targets and identify constraints affecting productivity.
• Review method statements, lifting plans, crossing plans and work permits before execution.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly section progress reports.

Skills

Project management

Contractor management

Field supervision

Education

Bachelor's or diploma in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Section In-charge - Transmission Line Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for PMC supervision within the assigned transmission line section or zone.
• Coordinate survey, foundation, tower erection, stringing, OPGW, testing and handover activities.
• Review contractor work fronts, resource deployment, gang productivity and daily execution plans.
• Verify availability of approved drawings, materials, access, ROW and clear work fronts before commencement.
• Coordinate civil, mechanical, electrical, quality, survey and HSE personnel within the section.
• Monitor progress against section-wise targets and identify constraints affecting productivity.
• Review method statements, lifting plans, crossing plans and work permits before execution.
• Conduct daily and weekly coordination meetings with contractor representatives.
• Monitor special crossings, railway/highway permissions, shutdowns and interface activities.
• Ensure timely inspections, RFI closure, test recording and work-release approvals.
• Escalate technical, contractual, access, ROW, quality and HSE issues requiring management intervention.
• Verify work quantities and progress records supporting contractor RA bills.
• Monitor material availability, reconciliation, storage and movement within the assigned section.
• Coordinate pre-commissioning checks, punch-list close-out and section handover.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly section progress reports.

Key Deliverables

• Section execution and mobilization plan.
• Daily and weekly progress reports.
• Constraint and interface register.
• Section quality and HSE status report.
• Quantity and progress-verification records.
• Section completion and handover dossier.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Minimum 12 years of transmission line construction experience.

Experience in at least 400 kV transmission line works; 765 kV or HVDC line experience is preferred.

Demonstrated experience managing multiple contractor gangs and geographically dispersed work fronts.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

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Experience Level

Senior Level