Construction Manager - PMC (Power Transmission, Substations & Renewable Integration)

Responsibilities

• Construction & Site Management
• Lead and oversee day-to-day construction activities for substations (up to 765 kV), transmission lines, and renewable integration infrastructure.
• Ensure execution as per approved drawings, technical specifications, QAP/FQP, and method statements.
• Supervise EPC contractors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and site readiness.
• Validate site conditions, constructability, and readiness, including proactive identification of constraints (ROW, logistics, interfaces).
• Ensure effective deployment of manpower, materials, and equipment at site.
• Multi-Disciplinary Coordination (Electrical, Civil & I&C)
• Coordinate closely with Electrical, Civil & Structural, and I&C Heads to ensure seamless integration of: Substation systems (AIS/GIS, transformers, reactors, switchgear)
• Transmission line works (tower erection, stringing, foundations)
• Control & protection systems (SCADA, SAS, PLC, WAPS/PMU where applicable)
• Resolve site-level engineering issues and ensure timely closure of RFIs, TQs, and design deviations.
• Ensure interface management between renewable plants (solar/wind/BESS) and grid infrastructure.
• Renewable Energy & Grid Integration
• Oversee construction of solar PV plants, wind farms, and BESS systems, ensuring alignment with grid interconnection requirements.
• Ensure readiness of pooling substations, evacuation systems, and SCADA integration.
• Coordinate with stakeholders for grid synchronization, testing, and commissioning activities.
• Project Controls & Planning
• Work with Project Controls team to: Track progress against L2/L3 schedules (Primavera/MSP)
• Monitor critical path activities and identify delays
• Implement recovery plans and corrective actions
• Support preparation of daily/weekly/monthly progress reports, dashboards, and forecasts.
• Ensure alignment between construction progress, procurement, and engineering deliverables.
• Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Ensure strict implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and project-specific QAP/FQP.
• Conduct and witness inspections, FAT/SAT, testing & commissioning activities.
• Monitor and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensure corrective/preventive actions.
• Ensure all works comply with IEC, IEEE, IS, and client specifications.
• Health, Safety & Environment
• Enforce zero-incident safety culture and compliance with HSE plans and procedures.
• Ensure implementation of Permit to Work (PTW), risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and conduct regular audits and inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and ensure implementation of corrective measures.
• Stakeholder & Contractor Management
• Act as the primary interface between client, EPC contractors, vendors, and authorities at site.
• Conduct regular coordination meetings, progress reviews, and issue resolution sessions.
• Ensure timely approvals, decisions, and escalation of critical issues to the Team Leader/PMC leadership.
• Support statutory inspections and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Pre-Construction Planning & Risk Mitigation
• Conduct site constructability reviews and readiness assessments prior to execution.
• Identify potential risks (technical, logistical, environmental) and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure availability of drawings, materials, manpower, and access before activity commencement.
• Plan contingencies to avoid disruption and ensure smooth project execution.
• Commissioning & Handover
• Oversee pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning activities for all systems.
• Ensure completion of punch points, documentation, and as-built drawings.
• Support grid compliance tests, energization, and project handover to operations.
• Leadership & Integration Role
• Work under the PMC Team Leader and provide leadership to site engineers and supervisors.
• Ensure alignment with: Electrical, Civil, and I&C Heads (engineering compliance)
• QA Manager (quality assurance)
• HSE Manager (safety compliance)
• Project Controls Head (schedule & cost monitoring)
• Drive a collaborative, performance-driven site environment.
• Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of: Substation and transmission construction practices
• Solar, wind, and BESS integration systems
• Testing & commissioning procedures
• Familiarity with tools: Primavera P6 / MS Project
• AutoCAD / engineering drawings

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Description The Construction Manager (PMC) will act as the site-level execution leader and client representative, responsible for end-to-end construction management of transmission lines, substations (AIS/GIS/Digital), and renewable energy integration (solar, wind, BESS). The role requires multi-disciplinary coordination across Electrical, Civil, and I&C systems, ensuring alignment with engineering intent, quality standards, safety requirements, and project timelines. The position interfaces closely with the Team Leader, Engineering Heads, QA/QC, HSE, and Project Controls functions to drive successful project delivery.

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