Construction Manager - Solar EPC Projects

construction manager

1. Civil Works Planning & Execution

• Lead execution of all civil works for solar projects including piling / module mounting foundations, inverter room foundations, control room buildings, internal roads, drainage systems, and fencing.

• Ensure all construction activities comply with approved drawings, BOQs, specifications, and project schedules.

• Develop work sequencing and construction methodology to support fast-track solar EPC delivery.

2. Contractor & Site Management

• Manage multiple civil contractors for foundations, roads, buildings, and balance-of-plant (BOP) works.

• Monitor productivity, quality, and safety performance of contractors.

• Ensure adequate manpower, equipment, and materials are deployed to meet project milestones.

3. Coordination with EPC Teams

• Coordinate closely with electrical, mechanical, and module mounting teams to ensure civil works are completed in line with solar installation schedules.

• Align foundation and road readiness with tracker / MMS installation plans.

4. Quality Control & Engineering Compliance

• Review and implement ITPs, method statements, and construction drawings.

• Ensure proper testing of concrete, soil compaction, pile load tests, and structural stability of foundations.

• Ensure compliance with IS codes, client standards, and solar project specifications.

5. Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Enforce strict HSE compliance across all civil activities.

• Implement safe excavation, piling, and concreting practices.

• Ensure environmental compliance related to soil management, drainage, and site restoration.

6. Schedule, Cost & Progress Control

• Monitor daily and weekly progress against EPC schedules.

• Identify delays in foundations, roads, or buildings and implement recovery plans.

• Control costs through efficient material usage, contractor performance, and optimized construction methods.

7. Issue Resolution & Risk Management

• Resolve site issues such as soil variability, pile refusal, water logging, access constraints, or drawing mismatches.

• Provide technical and managerial solutions to avoid impact on solar module installation timelines.

8. Documentation & Project Handover

• Ensure completion of quality records, cube test results, pile test reports, and as-built drawings.

• Support civil completion and handover for module mounting and commissioning stages.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.

• 10–22 years of experience in solar, renewable, EPC, or large infrastructure projects.

Key Skills

• Solar foundation systems (piles, micro piles, pedestals, RCC foundations)

• Roads, drainage, inverter and control room buildings

• Contractor & EPC coordination

• HSE and Quality Management

• Primavera / MS Project / AutoCAD (preferred)

Work Environment

• Full-time site-based role at solar project locations (large solar parks, remote sites).

• Travel between sites during execution phases.