Head of Construction

Role & responsibilities

Job Profile

1. To be responsible for the operations of the entire value chain of EPC, including direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of all projects, ensuring consistency with the company's vision, strategy, commitments, targets, and goals.
2. Take a leadership role to execute the projects at optimum cost, time, and best quality standards from end-to-end (from pre-construction activities like planning, project design development, and estimation stage till completion).
3. Coordinate/interact closely with all the concerned departments and take the lead in problem-solving and decision-making, making optimum use of the services/expertise of the departments.
4. Ensure compliance with all statutory norms under applicable laws & guidelines.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

A) Strategy

1. To work closely with the management to implement strategies for development and operational management, to meet organizational plans within budgets & timescales.
2. To develop and implement systems to monitor project performance against budget authorization, project schedules, and establish quality control standards. Also, identify variances and work with project management staff to develop and implement plans to rectify ineffective operations.
3. To create strategies and structures to meet the demands of the expanding organization.
4. To carry out strategic value engineering, technical upgradation, and inculcate best practices and new technology for ensuring cost-efficient products.
5. To build a leadership team, accountability structure, and system for monitoring and measuring performance, and provide necessary support for team development and to improve productivity.

B) Operations

1. Planning:

a) To oversee and manage activities to ensure efficient and effective operations in coordination with Contracts, Planning, Construction, and Procurement teams.

2. Engineering / Contracts Management:

a) To be responsible for contracting strategy/vendor selection and watertight contracts with best negotiations for achieving execution efficiencies.

b) To lay down standards and decide on the selection, engagement, monitoring, and evaluation of contractor/vendor performance and risk mitigation plans to protect against potential damages.

3. Procurement Management:

a) To lay down standards and decide on the selection, monitoring, and evaluation of vendors/brands, rate negotiations, and the introduction of new products.

b) To review budgets and recommend ways of cost-saving on an ongoing basis.

c) To prepare project cash flows for all quarters for all items, including RMC, etc., to make adequate provision & planning.

4. Construction Management:

a) To be accountable for effectively monitoring and controlling the project progress schedule, tracking variance analysis, and control measures as per quality standards and schedule.

b) To project and make adequate planning for cash flows.

c) To ensure timely completion of the projects and handover.

d) To lead the Project Heads to develop plans to organize and direct work activities, establish system control procedures, and allocate staff to various sites.

Preferred candidate profile

1. Knowledge of alternative technologies / construction methodologies connected with complex multi-use multi location projects in large layouts.

2. Proactive approach with entrepreneurial spirit

3. Experience in developing standards, SOPs, Efficiency & Control mechanism for end-to-end construction activities.

4. Excellent negotiation skills & deep-rooted experience in dealing with consultants, vendors, contractors.

5. Strong leadership & senior level maturity with excellent man management skills.

6. Should possess excellent communication skills both written & verbal with strong coordination and networking skills.

Qualifications & Experience

1. B. Tech / B.E. (Civil) / Postgraduate in Project / Construction Management / MBA.

2. 25+ years of experience in multi-use multi location High rise Residential, Commercial, IT / ITeS & Industrial Projects.