Construction Manager - Civil

Construction Manager – CivilResponsible 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.Key ResponsibilitiesReview 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 earthworks, foundations, equipment structures, and buildings and infrastructure.Manage 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 foundations, circuit breaker foundations, gantry structures, bus support structures, and CT/VT and isolator foundations.Ensure foundations meet load requirements, anchor bolt positioning, and tolerances.Substation Buildings & StructuresOversee construction of control building, relay room, GIS building (if applicable), security buildings and guard houses, cable cellars and trenches.Ensure 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 transformers, stormwater drains, and water collection systems.Ensure proper slope and water flow away from equipment areas.Roads, Fencing & External WorksManage construction of internal access roads and pavements, equipment access routes for heavy transport, boundary walls and security fencing, gates and site entrances.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 concrete, reinforcement steel, structural steel, and precast elements.Manage manpower, equipment, and subcontractors.Testing & InspectionSupervise and verify concrete slump tests, cube strength tests, soil compaction tests, and reinforcement inspections before concreting.Progress 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