Asst. Construction Manager - Civil

Construction Manager – Civil is responsible for managing all civil construction activities in an electrical substation project (e.g., 33kV, 132kV, 220kV, or higher). The role ensures that civil works such as foundations, structures, roads, and drainage are completed safely, according to design, within schedule, and within budget.Review civil drawings, specifications, and construction scope for the substation.Develop and monitor construction schedules for civil works.Coordinate civil activities with electrical and mechanical installation teams.Plan sequencing for:EarthworksFoundationsEquipment structuresBuildings and infrastructureManage site clearing, excavation, grading, and leveling.Supervise cut and fill operations to achieve required platform levels.Ensure proper soil compaction and ground improvement.Coordinate geotechnical requirements based on soil investigation reports.Foundations for Electrical EquipmentSupervise construction of foundations for major substation equipment such as:Power transformer foundationsCircuit breaker foundationsGantry structuresBus support structuresCT/VT and isolator foundationsEnsure foundations meet load requirements, anchor bolt positioning, and tolerances.Substation Buildings & StructuresOversee construction of:Control buildingRelay roomGIS building (if applicable)Security buildings and guard housesCable cellars and trenchesEnsure buildings comply with structural and architectural specifications.Cable Trenches & Duct BanksSupervise construction of cable trenches, cable ducts, and cable vaults.Ensure proper routing and spacing for electrical cables.Coordinate trench construction with electrical installation teams.Drainage & Stormwater ManagementEnsure installation of substation drainage systems.Supervise construction of:Oil containment pits for transformersStormwater drainsWater collection systemsEnsure proper slope and water flow away from equipment areas.Roads, Fencing & External WorksInternal access roads and pavementsEquipment access routes for heavy transportBoundary walls and security fencingGates and site entrances8. Grounding Grid Civil Works SupportCoordinate civil works required for installation of the substation grounding grid, ensuring proper trenching and backfilling for earthing conductors.Material & Resource ManagementCoordinate procurement and delivery of construction materials such as:ConcreteReinforcement steelStructural steelPrecast elementsManage manpower, equipment, and subcontractors.Testing & InspectionSupervise and verify:Concrete slump testsCube strength testsSoil compaction testsReinforcement inspections before concretingProgress Monitoring & ReportingTrack daily progress of civil works.Prepare weekly and monthly reports.Identify delays and implement corrective actions.Coordinate with project managers, consultants, and clients.#J-18808-Ljbffr