AECOM: Construction Manager – PMC (Power Transmission, Substations & Renewable Integration) — Ahmedabad, GJ, India

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Construction Manager – PMC (Power Transmission, Substations & Renewable Integration) in Ahmedabad, GJ, India, under reference REF59062G. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 20 April 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM India Private Limited
• Job Family: Construction Engineering
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• The Construction Manager (PMC) will act as the site-level execution leader and client representative, responsible for end-to-end construction management of transmission lines, substations (AIS/GIS/Digital), and renewable energy integration (solar, wind, BESS)
• The role requires multi-disciplinary coordination across Electrical, Civil, and I&C systems, ensuring alignment with engineering intent, quality standards, safety requirements, and project timelines
• The position interfaces closely with the Team Leader, Engineering Heads, QA/QC, HSE, and Project Controls functions to drive successful project delivery
• 1
• Construction & Site Management
• Leadership: and oversee day-to-day construction activities for substations (up to 765 kV), transmission lines, and renewable integration infrastructure
• Quality / delivery: execution as per approved drawings, technical specifications, QAP/FQP, and method statements
• Supervise EPC contractors and subcontractors, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and site readiness
• Validate site conditions, constructability, and readiness, including proactive identification of constraints (ROW, logistics, interfaces)
• Quality / delivery: effective deployment of manpower, materials, and equipment at site
• 2
• Multi-Disciplinary Coordination (Electrical, Civil & I&C)
• Coordination: closely with Electrical, Civil & Structural, and I&C Heads to ensure seamless integration of:
• Substation systems (AIS/GIS, transformers, reactors, switchgear)
• Transmission line works (tower erection, stringing, foundations)
• Control & protection systems (SCADA, SAS, PLC, WAPS/PMU where applicable)

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Knowledge of:
• Substation and transmission construction practices
• Solar, wind, and BESS integration systems
• Testing & commissioning procedures
• Familiarity: tools:
• Primavera P6 / MS Project
• AutoCAD / engineering drawings
• MS Office and reporting tools
• Technical Knowledge & Expertise
• Proficiency: substation construction and design constructibility reviews, including AIS/GIS substations, equipment layout optimization, and installation methodologies
• Extensive experience in transmission line construction, including tower erection, foundation works, conductor stringing, and sag-tensioning practices
• Hands-on expertise in OPGW installation, jointing, testing, and integration with communication and SCADA systems
• In-depth understanding of construction sequencing, method statements, and site execution planning for EHV/UHV/HVDC projects
• Identify and mitigate constructability challenges at early stages to avoid rework, delays, and cost overruns
• Leadership and team management capabilities, with ability to manage multi-disciplinary site teams and EPC contractors
• Expertise in vendor and contractor management, including performance monitoring, coordination, and dispute resolution
• Advanced skills in risk assessment, proactive planning, and mitigation strategy development to ensure uninterrupted project execution
• Effective conflict resolution and negotiation skills, ensuring alignment among stakeholders and timely issue closure
• Communication and stakeholder engagement, enabling seamless coordination between client, consultants, and contractors
• 15+ years of experience in power transmission, substations, and renewable energy projects

Education and qualification routes

• Degree / qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical / Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred) plus PMP certified

Location, schedule and contract conditions

• Act as the primary interface between client, EPC contractors, vendors, and authorities at site
• Conduct regular coordination meetings, progress reviews, and issue resolution sessions
• Ensure timely approvals, decisions, and escalation of critical issues to the Team Leader/PMC leadership
• Support statutory inspections and compliance with regulatory requirements
• 8
• Pre-Construction Planning & Risk Mitigation
• Conduct site constructability reviews and readiness assessments prior to execution
• Identify potential risks (technical, logistical, environmental) and implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure availability of drawings, materials, manpower, and access before activity commencement
• Plan contingencies to avoid disruption and ensure smooth project execution
• 9
• Commissioning & Handover
• Oversee pre-commissioning, testing, and commissioning activities for all systems
• Ensure completion of punch points, documentation, and as-built drawings

Pay and application dates

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How to apply to AECOM

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Practical preparation: CAD

CAD experience should identify the discipline, deliverable and level of responsibility. Explain whether you created models or drawings, revised an established design, checked a package or coordinated with another team.

Relevant skills

• AutoCAD
• MS Office
• CAD
• quality assurance
• audit
• compliance
• procurement
• logistics
• stakeholder management
• communication
• civil engineering
• transmission infrastructure