Site Construction Manager

The Construction Manager is responsible for leading the safe, high-quality, and on-time construction of a 220kV High Voltage (HV) substation project, including civil, structural, electrical, control & protection, testing, commissioning support, and energization activities. The role manages contractors, interfaces with design/engineering and utility/client teams, controls schedule/cost, ensures compliance with specifications and standards, and drives site execution to achieve project completion.

1) Construction & Site Execution

• Lead end-to-end construction activities for 220kV AIS substation, including:

•  Civil works (earthwork, foundations, trenches, ducts, drainage, buildings)

•  Electrical installation (power transformers, switchgear, CT/VT, disconnectors, busbars)

•  Control & protection, SCADA, telecom systems, AC/DC systems, battery chargers

•  Earthing/ground grid and lightning protection systems

•   Cable laying, termination, and cable management

• Ensure work is executed as per approved drawings, method statements, ITPs, and project specifications.

• Coordinate daily site activities, manpower planning, equipment/material readiness, and sequencing.

2) Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce strict HSE compliance, including permit-to-work, LOTO, working at height, lifting operations, electrical safety, confined spaces, and excavation controls.

•  Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, site audits, and incident investigations.

• Drive a “zero harm” culture and ensure compliance with client and legal HSE requirements.

3) Quality Management

• Implement project QA/QC requirements, ensuring inspections and testing are performed per ITPs and standards.

• Monitor quality of installation, material compliance, test reports, and punch list closure.

• Ensure proper documentation: inspection requests, NCR handling, corrective actions, as-built records.

4) Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain construction look-ahead plans (2-week / 4-week / rolling schedule).

• Track progress vs baseline schedule and implement recovery plans where needed.

• Coordinate shutdown/outage works and energization milestones with the utility/client.

5) Contractor & Subcontractor Management

• Manage EPC contractor teams and subcontractors (civil, erection, cabling, relay testing, etc.).

• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and construction procedures.

• Monitor productivity, resource levels, and compliance with contract scope.

6) Interface Management & Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as main interface between site execution, engineering, procurement, QA/QC, HSE, client/utility, and commissioning teams.

• Coordinate with OEMs/suppliers for installation support and factory/site technical guidance.

• Resolve site technical issues and support RFI/TQ management with engineering.

7) Testing & Commissioning Support

• Coordinate completion checks, pre-commissioning, functional testing, and commissioning readiness.

• Support relay testing, SCADA integration, interlocking checks, primary injection, secondary injection, SF6 checks (GIS), transformer testing, etc.

• Lead construction punch list closure and support energization procedures and safety clearances.

8) Cost, Reporting & Documentation

• Track and report on construction progress, risks, constraints, and resource status.

• Control site-related costs and manage change/variation requests where applicable.

• Ensure complete project handover documentation including as-builts and O&M deliverables.

Key Deliverables

• Site mobilization and execution plan

• Approved method statements and work permits

• Weekly/daily progress reports and look-ahead plans

• Quality inspection records and test documentation

• Punch list closure and mechanical completion packages

• Handover dossier for commissioning/energization

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering / Power Engineering / Civil Engineering (or equivalent).

• 3–8 5years experience in HV substation construction (preferably 132kV/220kV or above).

• Proven experience managing HV yard works and protection/control installation.

• Strong knowledge of AIS/GIS substations, transformers, switchgear, and HV cable systems.

Required Technical Skills

• Construction practices for HV equipment installation and alignment

• Understanding of protection & control systems and testing coordination

• Experience with earthing systems, cable termination, and interfacing with SCADA/RTU

• Familiarity with standards such as IEC, IEEE, utility standards, and site safety regulations

• Ability to read and interpret:

• Single line diagrams, GA/layout drawings

•  Control schematics, wiring diagrams, cable schedules

•  ITPs, test procedures, commissioning plans

•  HSE & Compliance Requirements

• Strong knowledge of high-risk activities:

• lifting/rigging, heavy equipment movement

• energized work boundaries/switching procedures

•  excavation and underground services

• Certification preferred: **NEBOSH / IOSH / OSHA**, First Aid (added advantage)

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and contractor management

• Communication and coordination with client/utility stakeholders

• Problem-solving under pressure and decision-making on site

• Reporting and documentation discipline

• Quality mindset and attention to detail

• Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have)

• HV switching authorization/utility safety training (country dependent)

• Lifting supervisor/rigging certification

• Commissioning coordination exposure

Please send your CV and portfolio (if available) to [admin@shahabniru.com] and (na.rezapoor@gmail.com) with the subject line:

“Application – Construction Manager”

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.