Job Description – Senior Project Manager (Civil)

Department: Projects / Construction
Designation: Senior Project Manager – Civil
Industry: Civil Construction / Infrastructure / Real Estate
Experience: 15+ Years
Qualification: B.E / B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Reporting To: Vice President – Projects / Management
Location: Project Sites / Head Office

Job Summary

The Senior Project Manager – Civil will be responsible for overseeing and managing multiple construction projects from project initiation to completion. The role involves strategic project planning, execution, resource allocation, budget control, quality assurance, safety compliance and timely project delivery. The candidate must possess strong leadership, technical expertise and project management capabilities to ensure projects are completed within approved budgets, timelines and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Execution

• Develop comprehensive project execution plans, schedules and strategies to ensure timely completion of projects.

• Oversee the execution of multiple civil construction projects, ensuring adherence to approved drawings, specifications and contractual requirements.

• Establish project milestones, monitor progress and implement corrective measures to avoid delays.

• Coordinate with Project Managers, Construction Managers, Site Engineers and other project teams.

2. Project Monitoring & Control

• Monitor overall project progress against approved schedules, budgets and targets.

• Review daily, weekly and monthly project progress reports and identify potential delays.

• Conduct regular site visits to assess project performance and ensure proper execution.

• Implement effective project monitoring systems to track productivity and resource utilisation.

3. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare and monitor project budgets, cash flow requirements and cost forecasts.

• Control project expenditure and ensure optimum utilisation of materials, manpower, machinery and equipment.

• Review BOQs, cost estimates, subcontractor bills and variation claims.

• Identify opportunities for cost optimisation without compromising quality and safety.

4. Team Management & Leadership

• Lead, guide and motivate Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and other project personnel.

• Allocate responsibilities and establish performance targets for project teams.

• Monitor team performance and ensure accountability at all project levels.

• Resolve operational challenges and provide technical and managerial guidance.

5. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, IS codes and quality standards.

• Coordinate with the QA/QC department to implement quality control procedures.

• Monitor inspection activities and ensure timely closure of quality observations and non-conformities.

• Ensure proper documentation of quality records and project reports.

6. Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure strict implementation of occupational health and safety standards across project sites.

• Coordinate with the Safety Department to minimise workplace accidents and unsafe practices.

• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory regulations and contractual obligations.

• Conduct periodic safety reviews and ensure timely corrective actions.

7. Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain effective relationships with clients, consultants, architects, contractors and government authorities.

• Attend project review meetings and provide regular updates on project progress.

• Address client concerns, technical issues and project-related escalations.

• Ensure timely approvals for drawings, materials, technical submissions and project variations.

8. Contract & Subcontractor Management

• Review contractual obligations, project specifications and scope of work.

• Coordinate with procurement and commercial teams for material procurement and subcontractor management.

• Monitor subcontractor performance, work quality and adherence to project schedules.

• Review claims, variations, extra works and contractual issues in coordination with the commercial team.

9. Procurement & Resource Management

• Ensure timely availability of construction materials, equipment and manpower.

• Coordinate with the Purchase and Stores Departments to avoid material shortages and project interruptions.

• Monitor material consumption, wastage and inventory control.

• Ensure optimum utilisation of construction machinery and resources.

10. Reporting & Documentation

• Submit periodic project status reports, progress updates and performance reports to management.

• Review project documentation, work schedules, material requirements and manpower planning.

• Escalate critical project issues and recommend appropriate solutions.

• Ensure proper project handover, completion certificates and closure documentation.