Construction Asset Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

During Construction Phase:

• Lead on-site construction management, ensuring adherence to project scope, quality standards, safety, and environmental compliance as per Konexa’s Employer Requirements and the EPC contract.
• Manage construction contractors, subcontractors, and interface with the Employer’s site representatives Owners’ Engineer and external stakeholders including TCN, regulatory bodies, and local authorities.
• Oversee construction progress reporting, project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, logistics, quality assurance/control QA/QC, and health, safety & environment HSE compliance.
• Ensure implementation of the Project Quality Management Plan, Safety Management Plan, and Environmental & Social Management Plans in collaborator with the site safety manager.
• Monitor site security in collaboration with Konexa’s Security Manager and appointed providers.
• Facilitate and supervise commissioning, testing, and handover processes.
• Support documentation control, reporting, and communication protocols throughout project execution.
• Procedures, systems, and controls: Implement a governance framework to direct all activities across the construction project.
• Lead the Project Management Unit as the organ of day-to-day decision-making and oversight of the Design Build Contract
• Define and lead procedures for project governance, reporting, risk management, and capturing project learnings.
• Ensure correct contractual and commercial implementation of contractors’ obligations regarding project delivery and reporting and achieving COD on time and on budget.
• Develop risk management plans and risk registers; Perform qualitative and quantitative risk analysis; Plan for risk response and update project management plans based on risk assessments.

Transition Phase Handover to Operations:

• Collaborate with O&M teams to ensure smooth handover of systems, documentation, warranties, and contractual obligations.
• Ensure all defects, non-conformities, and punch lists are resolved before the project enters the operational phase.
• As Asset Manager Post-Construction:
• Provide strategic oversight of the appointed contractor’s Operation & Maintenance O&M activities under the O&M service provider, ensuring alignment with project objectives and contractual obligations.
• Monitor plant performance against agreed key performance indicators KPIs such as availability, performance ratio, downtime, and maintenance response times.
• Review, challenge, and approve O&M service provider’s performance reports, maintenance schedules, incident logs, and root cause analyses.
• Manage warranty obligations and ensure timely resolution of defects and non-conformances, coordinating with the EPC contractor and OEMs as necessary.
• Establish and chair regular performance review meetings with the O&M service provider, focusing on operational performance, risk mitigation, warranty claims, and continuous improvement.
• Initiate independent inspections, audits, and compliance reviews when required to safeguard asset value and operational integrity.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with grid codes, health & safety regulations, environmental standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison between Konexa’s internal stakeholders technical, commercial, and legal teams and the O&M service provider for all asset-related matters.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant operations by identifying operational risks, proposing mitigation measures, and recommending performance enhancement initiatives.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis related to asset performance and O&M costs

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in large-scale infrastructure project delivery, with at least 3 years in utility-scale solar PV or power infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and complex stakeholder interfaces.
• Strong understanding of construction contracts, QA/QC, HSE, and commissioning processes.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 standards.
• Hands-on experience with asset management, maintenance planning, and performance monitoring in power plants is a strong advantage.

Core Competencies:

• Leadership and team management
• Strategic planning and operational oversight
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• High integrity, professionalism, and commitment to project success