Construction Manager – Overhead Transmission Lines (OHTL) & Substation Projects - KSA / UAE / INDIA
Confidential
Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
We are hiring an experienced Construction Manager to lead Transmission Line and Substation projects across India and the Gulf region, with a focus on high-voltage power transmission and quality assurance.
Required Skills
Job Description
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