Job Description: Resident Construction Manager – CGD Pipeline Projects

Location: Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Department: Project Execution / Construction
Employment Type: Full-time, Site-based
Experience: 5–8 years

1. Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and result-oriented Resident Construction Manager to manage the execution of City Gas Distribution (CGD) pipeline laying works at Tirupati.

The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end site execution, construction planning, manpower and machinery deployment, subcontractor management, quality assurance, safety compliance, progress monitoring, and client coordination.

Mandatory Requirement: Prior hands-on experience in CGD pipeline construction and execution is essential. Candidates with only general civil construction or infrastructure experience, without CGD pipeline execution experience, will not be considered.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Construction and Site Execution

- Manage day-to-day execution of CGD pipeline laying works, including route surveys, excavation, trenching, pipe laying, jointing, lowering, backfilling, and reinstatement.
- Supervise MDPE/HDPE and/or steel pipeline installation activities, depending on the project scope.
- Coordinate HDD, road crossings, utility crossings, and other specialised pipeline installation activities.
- Ensure execution adheres to approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and client requirements.
- Monitor site readiness, work-front availability, permits, and statutory approvals before commencing work.
- Conduct regular site inspections and resolve construction-related issues promptly.

B. Project Planning and Progress Monitoring

- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly construction plans to achieve project milestones.
- Monitor actual progress against planned targets and implement corrective measures wherever delays occur.
- Ensure adequate deployment of manpower, machinery, materials, and subcontractors.
- Maintain daily progress reports (DPRs), work-front records, hindrance registers, and progress trackers.
- Identify construction bottlenecks, utility conflicts, access constraints, and approval-related delays.
- Drive productivity improvements and ensure efficient utilisation of resources.

C. Manpower and Subcontractor Management

- Supervise site engineers, supervisors, foremen, labour teams, and subcontractors.
- Allocate work fronts and responsibilities to maintain continuous construction progress.
- Monitor attendance, productivity, equipment availability, and subcontractor performance.
- Coordinate the mobilisation and deployment of manpower and machinery according to project requirements.
- Ensure all teams comply with construction specifications, quality requirements, and HSE standards.

D. Quality Assurance and Technical Compliance

- Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans, and applicable standards.
- Coordinate inspections, testing, and approvals with client representatives and quality-control teams.




- Maintain records of pipe laying, jointing, welding, testing, inspection, and reinstatement, as applicable.
- Coordinate NDT, pressure testing, and commissioning activities wherever included in the project scope.
- Ensure non-conformities are documented, rectified, and closed within stipulated timelines.
- Maintain accurate measurement records and coordinate joint measurements with client representatives.

E. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE)

- Ensure strict compliance with project-specific HSE requirements and applicable safety regulations.
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and routine site inspections.
- Ensure proper PPE, barricading, warning signage, traffic management, and excavation safety measures.
- Verify permits to work, underground utility identification, and safe excavation practices.
- Investigate incidents and near misses, implement corrective actions, and maintain safety records.
- Immediately address unsafe conditions and stop work wherever necessary to prevent accidents.

F. Client and Stakeholder Coordination

- Act as the primary site-level representative for coordination with client representatives, inspectors, and other stakeholders.
- Coordinate work permits, route access, road-cutting permissions, utility clearances, and statutory approvals.
- Attend site coordination meetings and progress reviews.
- Report project progress, risks, resource requirements, and critical issues to senior management.
- Coordinate with local authorities, utility agencies, landowners, and other stakeholders as required.

G. Materials, Equipment and Commercial Control

- Monitor receipt, storage, issuance, and consumption of pipes, fittings, jointing materials, and other construction materials.
- Maintain material reconciliation records and minimise wastage and losses.
- Monitor machinery utilisation, equipment maintenance, and operational availability.
- Verify executed quantities, subcontractor measurements, and supporting documents for billing.
- Maintain records of variations, extra items, site hindrances, and delays affecting project costs or timelines.
- Coordinate with procurement and commercial teams to ensure timely availability of materials and services.

H. Reporting and Documentation

- Prepare and submit accurate daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
- Maintain records of drawings, permits, inspection requests, test reports, material receipts, and site instructions.
- Track planned versus actual progress, pending approvals, outstanding inspections, and unresolved site issues.
- Provide management with regular updates on productivity, safety, quality, resource utilisation, and project risks.

3.



Qualifications and Experience

- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience, including mandatory hands-on experience in CGD pipeline construction and execution.
- Proven experience managing pipeline laying activities, site teams, subcontractors, and multiple work fronts independently.
- Practical knowledge of CGD pipeline installation, trenching, pipe laying, jointing, utility crossings, testing, and reinstatement.
- Familiarity with HDD and steel pipeline activities is desirable, depending on project requirements.
- Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, statutory authorities, and utility agencies.
- Working knowledge of construction drawings, DPR preparation, measurement procedures, quality documentation, and HSE requirements.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and project reporting tools.

4. Required Skills and Competencies

- Strong CGD pipeline construction and site execution expertise.
- Effective manpower, subcontractor, and resource management.
- Excellent planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to independently resolve field-level construction challenges.
- Strong communication, reporting, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Commercial awareness, including quantity measurement, material reconciliation, and billing support.
- High accountability, discipline, and commitment to safety and quality.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Performance will be assessed based on:

- Achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly construction targets.
- Adherence to project milestones and timely completion of assigned works.
- Productivity of manpower, machinery, and subcontractors.
- Compliance with HSE requirements and prevention of safety incidents.
- Quality of executed work and timely closure of non-conformities.
- Accuracy and timely submission of DPRs, measurements, and project documentation.
- Material reconciliation, wastage control, and resource utilisation.
- Timely identification, resolution, and escalation of site hindrances.
- Effective client coordination and stakeholder management.
- Overall performance in safe, quality-compliant, and cost-effective CGD pipeline execution.

6. Additional Requirements

- Must be willing to work full time at the Tirupati project site.
- Must be capable of independently managing day-to-day site operations.
- Must be willing to work extended hours when required to meet project deadlines.
- Must be comfortable coordinating with client representatives, subcontractors, and local authorities.

Role Objective: To ensure safe, timely, quality-compliant, and commercially disciplined execution of CGD pipeline laying works at Tirupati, with direct accountability for daily site progress, resource management, and construction performance.

Pay: ₹50,000.00 - ₹80,000.00 per month

Benefits:

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Resident Construction Manager (Tirupati)
🏢 LPGR Constructions India
📍 Tirupati