United States
Sector
Keyword
Construction Contractor
Construction Manager
Construction Project Manager
Minimum Degree in Civil / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering
Relevant previous work experience
The tasks a Manager, Construction is expected to perform include: Coordinating and supervising, within powers delegated, activities of public or private organisation or one or more of its departments or branches engaged in construction, maintenance and repairs of buildings, roads, railway tracks, aerodromes, bridges, canals, dams, etc.
Competent in planning, directing and coordinating activities
Well-versed in preparing designs and construction plans
Proficiency in determining organizational requirements
Competent in handling a team of construction workers and engineers
Knowledge about preparing budget estimates Well versed in regulation of rates of civil supplies and raw materials
Excellent management skills
Knowledge about safety measures at construction site
Alertness and attentiveness
Strong networking and marketing skills
Negotiation skills
Good leadership qualities
Time management skills
Revolutionary
It is not a desk job
Need to handle a team of Construction Workers, Supervisors, Construction Engineers and Civil Engineers
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Construction companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system maybe available
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs
This job is suitable for candidates with
The job is listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The
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For candidates with up to 5 years experience INR 45,000 to INR 46,000permonthFor candidates with 5 to 10yearsexperienceINR 55,000 to INR 56,000 per monthFor candidates with over 10 years experience INR 65,000toINR 70,000permonth(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Growth of Construction Sector in India
The market value of construction sector in India is projected to expand up to INR 11954 billion by 2017. Continuously increasing infrastructure spending levels of the government has made the industry highly attractive among foreign investors in the recent years.
The Construction sectors growth is expected to reach 7.5 percent by 2016-17 from current growth rates of 5.6 percent and is expected to contribute significantly to the countrys GDP in the next five years thereby showing its vital importance for the economic growth of the nation.
Construction sector is the 2nd largest employer in the country. The sector currently employs over 45 million employees and is slated to employ more than 76 million employees by 2022. This implies additional creation of 31 million jobs in the 9 year period. Supervisory and managerial levels constitute 12% of the total workforce. The Working Group for the Twelfth Plan estimates an additional requirement of 23000 engineers and supervisors in order to cope with the envisaged capacity expansions. Higher investment public as well as private sector growth forecast over next 5 years is 8 to 9%
Large construction companies, agricultural construction companies, residential and building construction industries, commercial construction companies, heavy civil engineering companies, environmental engineering industries and transport construction companies in India
Companies like: SGS Construction, IL&FS, Tata Consulting Engineers, SYCon
E, Fluor Engineering, Calderys India
Towns and cities across India
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Architectural / Civil / Mechanical / Chemical Engineering Institutes across India
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