Civil Engineer - US Construction

Novel Office; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Novel Office is seeking a project manager with civil/mechanical background to oversee residential and commercial projects. You will review architectural plans, prepare estimates, and coordinate with US-based teams, vendors, and stakeholders to meet timelines and budgets.

The role requires reading construction drawings, strong coordination, and the ability to work US hours (evening IST). The successful candidate will ensure compliance with codes and deliver accurate documentation throughout the

Qualifications

• Experience in project management, construction estimation, scheduling, and plan preparation.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents.
• Willingness to work in a US shift - 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM IST.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans, layouts, finishes, specifications, and building codes to understand project requirements and identify potential issues at the planning stage.
• Prepare and review floor plans, material takeoffs, quantity estimates, cost estimates, and project schedules for residential and commercial projects.
• Read, interpret, and coordinate information from construction drawings, architectural plans, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Work closely with US-based project teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure requirements, timelines, and deliverables are clearly understood.
• Track project progress against scope, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations, and provide regular updates to the relevant teams.
• Coordinate project activities from planning and estimation through execution, ensuring smooth communication between all stakeholders.
• Ensure project plans and execution are aligned with applicable building codes, regulations, specifications, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, estimates, schedules, and progress records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in evaluating changes in scope, materials, quantities, and costs and communicate their impact on project timelines and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Estimations

Quantity takeoffs

Plan preparation

Reading drawings

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Civil/ME

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Review architectural plans, layouts, finishes, specifications, and building codes to understand project requirements and identify potential issues at the planning stage.
• Prepare and review floor plans, material takeoffs, quantity estimates, cost estimates, and project schedules for residential and commercial projects.
• Read, interpret, and coordinate information from construction drawings, architectural plans, specifications, and other technical documents.
• Work closely with US-based project teams, contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure requirements, timelines, and deliverables are clearly understood.
• Track project progress against scope, timelines, budgets, and quality expectations, and provide regular updates to the relevant teams.
• Coordinate project activities from planning and estimation through execution, ensuring smooth communication between all stakeholders.
• Ensure project plans and execution are aligned with applicable building codes, regulations, specifications, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, estimates, schedules, and progress records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist in evaluating changes in scope, materials, quantities, and costs and communicate their impact on project timelines and budgets.

Requirements

• B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Mechanical Engineering preferred but any graduates can apply.
• Experience in project management, construction estimation, scheduling, quantity takeoffs, and plan preparation.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical documents.
• Knowledge of residential and/or commercial construction processes and building codes.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating effectively with multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience working with US-based construction projects or clients will be an added advantage.
• Willingness to work in a US shift - 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM IST.