SD Industries, LLC (SDI) is seeking a technically strong and hands-on Project Manager to support construction projects from initial planning and procurement through fabrication, installation, closeout, and final completion.

We are looking for someone with a solid engineering foundation, practical field experience, and the ability to coordinate effectively between clients, engineers, vendors, fabricators, subcontractors, and field teams.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage and coordinate projects from award through final closeout .
Review construction drawings, specifications, scope documents, and project requirements.
Understand and manage the complete construction project lifecycle , including:
Planning and scope review
Engineering and shop drawings
Material takeoffs and BOQs
RFQs and vendor procurement
Submittals and approvals
Fabrication coordination
Delivery and logistics
Field installation
Inspections, punch lists, and closeout
Prepare and review BOQs, RFQs, RFIs, submittals, and related project documentation .
Consolidate material quantities from multiple drawings and specifications for procurement.
Identify suitable vendors and suppliers and prepare clear RFQ communications.
Coordinate material sourcing, pricing, availability, and delivery requirements.
Identify situations requiring:
RFIs
Material substitutions
Change orders
Additional client or consultant clarification
Coordinate with project stakeholders, including:
General Contractors
Owners
Architects
Engineers
Consultants
Subcontractors
Vendors
Fabrication teams
Field installation teams
Develop and maintain project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
Prepare basic Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and project schedules using Excel, Gantt charts, or project management software.
Understand scheduling concepts including dependencies, milestones, and critical path .
Monitor project budgets, procurement status, production progress, and field activities.




Track open items and proactively follow up with responsible parties to prevent delays.
Coordinate between office and field teams to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
Maintain organized project documentation and provide clear progress updates to management and clients.
Assist with change-order identification, documentation, pricing coordination, and submission.
Support multiple active projects while maintaining priorities and deadlines.

Education:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, with preference in the following order:
Mechanical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronics & Communication Engineering
Diploma followed by B.E./B.Tech through lateral entry is highly preferred , particularly where the diploma provided practical technical exposure.
Relevant additional technical or construction-related training is a plus.

Experience:
Ideally up to approximately 4 years of relevant construction experience .
Strong preference for candidates with approximately:
2+ years of hands-on field/site experience , and
Additional experience in project coordination, engineering coordination, or project management.
Experience may be from any construction sector; specific experience in architectural metals, glazing, signage, or ornamental metals is preferred but not mandatory .
Candidates must have practical construction experience rather than exclusively software/IT project management experience.

Technical Knowledge:
Construction drawings and specifications
BOQ – Bill of Quantities
RFQ – Request for Quotation




RFI – Request for Information
Material takeoffs
Procurement and vendor coordination
Submittals and approvals
Construction project lifecycle
Change orders
Material substitutions
Project schedules
Work Breakdown Structures
Critical path concepts
Field installation coordination
Project closeout

Communication & Professional Skills:
Positive written and spoken English communication skills.
Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Able to explain project issues logically and concisely.
Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
Comfortable communicating with clients, vendors, engineers, and field personnel.
Able to work in a fast-moving, growing organization where responsibilities may evolve.
Practical, resourceful, and willing to learn new systems and processes as required.
Strong problem-solving ability and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate is someone who:
Has genuine construction field exposure and understands how work is executed onsite.
Has transitioned from field or engineering work into project coordination/management.
Can read drawings and convert information into actionable quantities, RFQs, procurement requirements, and schedules.
Understands how the different stakeholders in a construction project interact.
Can independently research materials and vendors.
Is comfortable managing multiple moving parts rather than working within a narrowly defined role.
Demonstrates continuous learning that is directly applicable to their work.
Has remained actively involved in engineering or construction and kept their technical knowledge current.
PMP or other formal project-management certification is not required for this position. Practical construction knowledge, field experience, technical capability, communication skills, and the ability to manage projects effectively will carry greater weight.

📌 Project Manager (Visakhapatnam)
🏢 SD Industries
📍 Visakhapatnam