Assistant Manager - Earthworks Job Details

Job Title: Assistant Manager - Earthworks

Posting Start Date: 2/16/26

Department: Earthworks

Job Location: Gaya-Son Nagar-Rvnl

Required Travel: No

Req Id: 976

Role Description Sheet
SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION
Position Title	Assistant Manager
Grade	M1A
Location	Gaya Project
Business Unit	Railways
Department	Earthwork
Sub Department
Reports to	Site Earthwork Head
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SECTION II: PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Purpose of Role	To manage the end-to-end execution of earthwork activities—excavation, embankment, backfilling, compaction, and disposal—ensuring technical quality, safety compliance, and adherence to timelines and budgets in railway infrastructure projects.

SECTION III: JOB REQUIREMENTS
Total Experience in Yrs. (Minimum)	5+ years of experience in a similar role.
Qualification	B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering / Geotechnical Engineering (mandatory) M.Tech in Geotechnical / Infrastructure Engineering (preferred)
Specific Certification / Additional Certifications (if Any)	Certification in Safety for Excavation or Earthwork Execution (e.g., OSHA, IOSH), Training in modern construction equipment operations or project execution methodologies
Technical/ Functional Skills Requirement	Expertise in cut-and-fill calculations, embankment stabilization, and drainage, Proficiency in using AutoCAD, MS Project / Primavera, and Earthwork quantity estimation tools, Knowledge of IS codes, MORTH/IRC guidelines for earthwork and compaction, Understanding of geotechnical reports and alignment with field execution, Ability to manage large equipment fleets and labor teams effectively.
Behavioral Skills Requirement	Information Seeking	Analytical Decision Making	Innovative Thinking	Initiative


SECTION IV: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibility	Area	Responsibility		% of Time Spent
	Strategic	Develop and implement work plans for all phases of earthwork based on project schedules and geotechnical inputs, Identify risk areas (soft soil, water table, slope failure zones) and develop mitigation strategies in coordination with the technical team.		20%
	Financial Management	Monitor and control costs associated with manpower, machinery, fuel, and borrow materials in alignment with project budgets, Verify and approve subcontractor bills and ensure accurate measurement and documentation of executed quantities, Ensure budget adherence by tracking daily resource utilization and identifying deviations from approved norms.		25%
	Operational	Ensure timely availability and deployment of equipment (excavators, dozers, graders, compactors) in coordination with P&M teams, Ensure all operations adhere to safety, environmental, and quality compliance norms set by the organization and the client, Prepare DPRs, productivity reports, resource logs, and support in audits and inspections, Contribute to tendering and planning processes by providing execution feasibility and productivity norms.		40%
	People Management	Lead a team of engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to execute daily earthwork activities, Provide technical guidance and on-site training to junior engineers and field staff.		15%
			Total:	100%
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SECTION V: KEY INTERACTIONS
Internal Interactions	Party Interacting With	Main Purpose of Interaction / Details
	Planning & QS Team – Site	For alignment of progress vs schedule and quantity certification.
	Quality & Safety Teams – Site	For inspections, test approvals, and safety compliance.
	Plant & Machinery Team	For deployment and performance tracking of earthmoving equipment.
External Interactions	Party Interacting with	Main Purpose of Interaction / Details
	Subcontractors / Labour Contractors	For work execution and manpower coordination.
	Material Suppliers	For sourcing borrow earth, backfill material, or fuel.
	Client/PMC Representatives	For site inspections, approvals, and work certifications.