Regional Construction Manager / Chief Engineer

Job Description:

• The candidate must be capable of handling end-to-end construction execution of multiple projects at multiple locations as well as large-scale residential projects. The candidate will handle the day to day operations of the Project Execution Teams and coordinate with the supporting teams as follows:
• Project Execution & Contractor / Labour Management:
  Candidate has to ensure that all projects are progressing as per the schedule / quality standards and budget by mobilizing his in-house team / manpower / materials. Candidate must be well networked and have the ability to source contractors / labour and run projects on a contract / muster / labour basis. Sound working knowledge of contract rates / labour sources, rates, labour management and related statutory requirements is a must. Planning, estimation and budgeting for residential project is critical.
• Project Planning & Construction Execution:
  Coordinate with all consultants in preparation of concept and working drawings in accordance with market requirements and statutory compliances. The candidate will also liaison with Government agencies to ensure adherence to regulations. Candidate will need to be able to prepare bills of quantities, create a working budget, and put together a project management plan and team. The candidate will also have to meet with all suppliers to finalize specifications and rates. Tenders to be floated for construction. Contractors to be signed up and construction to commence within scheduled period. Material purchases to be monitored. Timely completion, budget adherence and quality in construction of each and every building site to be monitored and managed. Daily monitoring and reporting will be required. Daily site visits will be required.
• Contracts, QS & Procurement:
  Candidate must have strong exposure in the procurements and contracting. He should be conversant with procurement/contract conditions, tenders, negotiations, estimate, costing and billing, I.S. Mode of measurements, etc. He should be able to prepare and monitor quantities for large-scale projects. He should be able to coordinate with architects, engineers, builders, contractors and suppliers. Should have complete knowledge of the Purchase, general contract, trade contract and subcontract documents.
• Contract Management & Cost Controls:
  Contribute to Project Objectives through the effective development, negotiation and review of the contract management essential for the successful operations of the project Prepare Preliminary Estimates, Cost Plans, Feasibility Studies and Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) and Budgets. Prepare, issue and review all Tender Documentation – Request for Proposals (RFPs) in line with the Project Brief. Conduct negotiations, assess competitive tenders and recommend and assign contractors, suppliers and vendors. Management of all the contractors, vendors and suppliers in accordance with executed documents and monitoring them on the various parameters for performance. Perform a costing analysis across every project on a quarterly basis. Prepare costing reports and monitoring same effectively and in a timely fashion. Working jointly with the Finance team to plan project finances, schedules and deliveries on a monthly basis / cash flow basis.
• Liasoning with Government / Statutory Agencies:
  Prepare the drawings and applications as per Statutory rules and regulations for plan approvals, occupancy certificates etc. Liaison with the various Governmental departments’ clearances.
• Customer Interface:
  Ensure continuous interface with the sales & marketing team and end-customers to ensure customer delight. Resolve customer issues, extra amenities and snags on time as per the company policies.
• General Administration:
  The candidate will be entrusted with the overall administration responsibilities of the engineering department and creating a dynamic working environment for the engineering employees to work and grow.
• Entrepreneurial:
  Candidate must be entrepreneurial spirited to create standardized systems for smooth execution of projects as per Indian laws, working environment and culture.
• Communication & Reporting:
  Candidate must have strong written, spoken and comprehension skills in both, English and Tamil. Must be able to effectively communicate across all cadres. Must be able to establish a reporting system from the first day itself across all project parameters of quantity, cost and time schedules. Must be able to effectively interface with all departments for the smooth functioning and flow of information, budgets and reports.