Project Manager – 400 kV Transmission Line Construction

Department: Projects / Transmission Line
Job Location: Project Site (Pan India)
Experience Required: 10–15 Years (including substantial experience in 400 kV transmission line construction)
Qualification: B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering
Reporting To: Project Head / Director – Projects
1.Job Purpose
To plan, manage, and execute 400 kV Extra High Voltage (EHV) transmission line construction projects from initial mobilization to commissioning and final handover, ensuring completion within the approved schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety requirements.
The candidate must have proven experience in independently managing 400 kV transmission line projects, including tower foundation, tower erection, stringing, testing, commissioning, and coordination with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and statutory authorities.
2. Key Roles and Responsibilities
A. Project Planning and Execution
Lead end-to-end execution of 400 kV transmission line construction projects.
Prepare project execution plans, detailed work schedules, resource plans, and construction strategies.
Monitor project progress against approved timelines, milestones, and contractual commitments.
Ensure timely mobilization of manpower, machinery, tools, equipment, and construction materials.
Identify project risks and implement corrective measures to prevent delays and cost overruns.
B. Transmission Line Construction
Supervise and monitor all major construction activities, including:
Route alignment, survey, and tower spotting.
Right of Way (RoW) coordination and site preparation.
Tower foundation excavation, reinforcement, concreting, and foundation testing.
Tower material inspection, sorting, and erection.
Conductor, earth wire, and OPGW stringing, wherever applicable.
Sagging, tensioning, clipping, jointing, and installation of accessories.
Earthing, tower grounding, and completion of associated electrical and mechanical works.
Pre-commissioning inspections, testing, commissioning, and final project handover.
Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, technical specifications, applicable IS/IEC standards, and client requirements.
Resolve site-level technical issues in coordination with design, engineering, and quality teams.
C. Project Management and Cost Control
Monitor project budgets, resource utilization, productivity, and construction costs.
Track material consumption, subcontractor bills, work progress, and project expenditure.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports for management and clients.
Ensure timely certification of measurements, RA bills, and subcontractor invoices.
Maintain project documentation, including site instructions, inspection reports, progress records, and completion documents.
Support variation claims, extension-of-time submissions, and resolution of contractual issues.
D. Team and Subcontractor Management
Lead site engineers, construction managers, supervisors, safety personnel, and subcontractors.
Allocate responsibilities and monitor individual and team performance.
Coordinate with procurement, stores, logistics, design, quality, and finance departments.
Conduct regular site review meetings and ensure timely resolution of execution bottlenecks.
Manage subcontractor performance to achieve project targets.
E. Quality, Safety, and Compliance
Ensure strict compliance with HSE policies, work permits, and site safety procedures.
Enforce safe working practices during excavation, concreting, tower erection, and conductor stringing.
Ensure implementation of approved Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures.
Coordinate inspections, material testing, foundation checks, and quality documentation.
Ensure compliance with applicable electrical safety regulations, statutory approvals, and environmental requirements.
Investigate incidents, near misses, and quality deviations and implement preventive actions.
F. Client and Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate with the client, project management consultant, utility authorities, and inspection agencies.
Liaise with local authorities, landowners, and other stakeholders for RoW, access, and site-related issues.
Attend project review meetings and provide updates on progress, risks, and pending approvals.
Ensure timely closure of punch points, defects, and outstanding contractual obligations.
G. Testing, Commissioning, and Handover
Plan and coordinate pre-commissioning inspections and statutory clearances.
Ensure completion of as-built drawings, test reports, quality dossiers, and other handover documentation.
Coordinate with the client and relevant authorities for charging and commissioning of the transmission line.
Ensure completion of punch points, final measurements, and project closeout activities.
3. Essential Technical Skills and Experience
Demonstrated experience in the construction and execution of 400 kV EHV transmission lines.
Strong knowledge of tower foundations, tower erection, conductor stringing, sagging, tensioning, and OPGW installation.
Understanding of transmission line drawings, tower schedules, profile plans, route alignment, and construction specifications.
Experience in project scheduling, resource planning, cost control, and progress monitoring.
Knowledge of QA/QC procedures, HSE requirements, and applicable transmission line standards.
Ability to manage multiple construction fronts and large site teams.
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Project, and project reporting tools.
Strong leadership, coordination, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
4. Minimum Eligibility Criteria
B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
10–15 years of relevant experience in power transmission line construction.
Substantial hands-on experience in 400 kV transmission line projects, preferably in a Project Manager or equivalent leadership role.
Proven ability to independently manage project execution, manpower, subcontractors, client coordination, and project deliverables.
Willingness to work at project sites and travel as required.
5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Achievement of project milestones and timely completion.
Adherence to approved project budgets and cost targets.
Progress achieved against planned construction quantities.
Quality compliance and reduction in rework.
Compliance with safety standards and reduction in reportable incidents.
Timely resolution of RoW, material, and execution-related issues.
Timely submission of progress reports, measurements, and client bills.
Successful commissioning and handover of the transmission line.
6. Preferred Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will be a technically sound and result-oriented professional with hands-on experience in executing 400 kV transmission line construction projects. The candidate should demonstrate strong site leadership, commercial awareness, planning capabilities, and the ability to deliver projects safely, efficiently, and within contractual timelines.

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