Construction Manager – Overhead Transmission Lines (OHTL) & Substation Projects - KSA / UAE / INDIA

We are hiring an experienced and qualified Construction Manager to lead Transmission Line and Substation projects across India and the Gulf region.

Locations:

- Kutch, Gujarat (India)

- Saudi Arabia / UAE (Gulf Region)
Industry: High-Voltage Power Transmission – OHTL & Substations
Voltage Levels: 220 kV / 380 kV / 400 kV / 765 kV
Experience Required: 13–15 Years
Joining: Within 30–60 Days (Immediate Joiners Preferred)

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in:

- execution of OHTL and Substation projects

- quality assurance & audits

- HSE compliance

- stakeholder coordination

- testing & commissioning
Experience in 380 kV and above OHTL projects will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Project Planning & Overall Management

- Lead complete lifecycle from planning to commissioning

- Prepare construction schedules, resource plans & WBS

- Develop scope, budget, schedule and risk plans

- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, QA/QC & HSE teams
2. Site Execution & Technical Oversight

- Manage execution of:

- route survey & profiling

- foundation works (normal, pile, rock, open cast)

- tower erection (lattice/multi-circuit/river crossing/special towers)

- conductor, OPGW & earthwire stringing

- sagging, clipping & testing

- Ensure compliance with national & international standards (IS/IEC)
3. Quality Assurance & Control

- Implement QA/QC plans & audits

- Monitor contractor workmanship

- Approve inspection clearances for foundation, tower & stringing

- Ensure proper material handling & storage
4. Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Management

- Implement project-specific HSE plans and risk assessments

- Conduct safety audits & toolbox talks

- Ensure PPE compliance & safe work at height practices
5. Contractor & Resource Management

- Manage subcontractors & workforce

- Mobilize resources, equipment & logistics

- Monitor progress and prepare DPR/WPR/MPR

- Control cost and prevent delays
6. Stakeholder & Client Interface

- Primary contact for:

- Client and consultants

- Government/local authorities

- Landowners/forest departments

- Handle ROW (Right of Way) issues
7. Testing, Commissioning & Handover

- Perform pre-commissioning inspections & line patrolling

- Support charging readiness

- Coordinate final handover to O&M teams
8. Documentation & Compliance

- Prepare:

- method statements

- inspection reports

- measurement sheets

- quality & safety records

- Ensure statutory & environmental compliance

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills; Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Civil Engineering (fulltime); 14+ years in transmission line/substation construction; Proven experience in 380 kV and above OHTL projects; Strong leadership & project management capability; PMP certification preferred; Excellent communication & coordination skills; Willingness to relocate/travel to Gulf region; Valid driving license preferred