Assistant Manager- Civil

Location: Kolkata, Asia, India
Department: Project Management

Job Description

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Manager - Civil to support the planning, execution, and delivery of construction projects. The role involves overseeing site operations, coordinating with stakeholders, monitoring project progress, ensuring quality and safety compliance, and driving timely project completion within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Project Execution & Site Management

• Supervise and manage day-to-day civil construction activities at project sites.
• Ensure execution of work as per approved drawings, specifications, project schedules, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal teams for smooth project execution.
• Monitor project milestones and proactively resolve site-related challenges.
• Ensure availability of resources including manpower, materials, and equipment.

Planning & Coordination

• Assist in project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation activities.
• Review construction drawings, BOQs, method statements, and technical specifications.
• Coordinate with MEP, architectural, planning, and procurement teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide progress updates.

Quality Management

• Monitor construction quality and ensure compliance with company standards and project specifications.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented for non-conformance issues.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams to maintain documentation and quality records.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to HSE policies and statutory regulations.
• Promote a safe working environment through regular safety inspections and toolbox talks.
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety standards and site procedures.
• Support implementation of safety initiatives across project sites.

Cost & Contract Management

• Monitor material consumption and project expenditures.
• Assist in budget tracking and cost control measures.
• Verify contractor bills, work measurements, and progress claims.
• Support evaluation of variations, change orders, and project claims.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain project documentation including daily reports, site records, inspection reports, and progress updates.
• Prepare weekly and monthly project status reports.
• Ensure timely submission of project documentation, approvals, and handover records.
• Track project KPIs and escalate critical issues when required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Additional certifications in Project Management, Construction Management, or Quality Management will be an advantage.

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• 8–10 years of experience in civil construction projects.
• Experience in commercial, residential, industrial, infrastructure, or mixed-use developments.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, civil engineering practices, and project management principles.
• Familiarity with IS codes, construction standards, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Project/Primavera, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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Company Description

Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we’ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people’s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It’s how we’ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don’t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We’re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice