Civil Enigneer - Projects - Ahmedabad

Astral Adhesives; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral Limited is seeking an experienced Civil Engineer for the Deputy Manager Civil Projects role at the Ahmedabad Corporate Office. The candidate will oversee planning, design coordination, site execution, contractor management, quality, cost control, and project handover across civil infrastructure initiatives.

Based at the Ahmedabad Corporate Office, you will lead greenfield project execution, ensure alignment with plant layouts, machinery foundations, and utilities, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Experience in civil project planning and execution across manufacturing/industrial facilities.
• Strong understanding of greenfield project development and plant infrastructure.
• Ability to read civil drawings, BOQs, and specifications with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Civil Project Planning & Execution from design to handover.
• Manage greenfield plants, foundations, RCC, roads, drainage, and utilities.
• Coordinate with consultants, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Monitor schedule, budget, resources, and compliance with specs and safety.
• Oversee quality, cost control, progress tracking, and documentation.
• Ensure safety compliance and statutory requirements at sites.
• Prepare progress reports and support project closure and handover.

Skills

Civil project planning

Greenfield projects

Industrial construction

RCC structures

Foundations

BOQ preparation

Contractor management

Project scheduling

Quality control

Site safety

Education

B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Job description

Company: Astral Limited
Department: Projects / Engineering
Location: Ahmedabad Corporate Office
Designation: Deputy Manager Civil Projects
Experience: 8-12 Years
Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to manage and execute civil infrastructure projects across the organization. The candidate will be based at the Ahmedabad Corporate Office and will oversee project planning, design coordination, site execution, contractor management, quality, cost control, and project handover.

Candidates with strong experience in greenfield projects, new manufacturing plant setup, and industrial infrastructure development will be preferred.

Key Responsibilities

1. Civil Project Planning & Execution

• Plan, coordinate, and execute civil construction projects from initial planning and design review through execution and handover.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and milestones to ensure timely completion.
• Coordinate with consultants, architects, structural engineers, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct site visits to monitor project progress, workmanship, and adherence to approved drawings.

2. Greenfield Projects & Plant Infrastructure

• Manage civil work for greenfield manufacturing plants, new factory setups, and industrial facilities.
• Oversee site development, land grading, excavation, foundations, RCC structures, flooring, roads, drainage, and boundary walls.
• Coordinate construction of production buildings, warehouses, utility blocks, administrative buildings, and other plant infrastructure.
• Ensure civil infrastructure is aligned with plant layout, machinery foundation requirements, and utility installations.
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and utility teams for integrated project execution.

3. Design & Technical Coordination

• Review civil and structural drawings, BOQs, specifications, and construction plans.
• Coordinate with consultants for architectural, structural, and infrastructure designs.
• Verify site execution against approved drawings and technical specifications.
• Resolve site-level technical issues and manage design changes in coordination with relevant stakeholders.

4. Contractor & Vendor Management

• Identify, coordinate, and monitor civil contractors, consultants, and service providers.
• Review technical and commercial quotations, BOQs, and work orders.
• Monitor contractor manpower, equipment deployment, productivity, and work quality.
• Verify work progress and measurements for contractor billing and certification.
• Ensure contractors comply with project schedules, quality requirements, and safety standards.

5. Quality, Cost & Project Control

• Ensure construction work meets approved specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes.
• Monitor project expenditure, material consumption, and cost variations.
• Identify project delays, execution risks, and cost overruns, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure appropriate inspection and testing of construction materials, concrete, structural work, and other civil activities.
• Maintain project documentation, progress reports, measurement records, and handover documents.

6. Safety & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure safe execution of construction activities and compliance with applicable safety requirements.
• Coordinate implementation of site safety practices, including work-at-height precautions, excavation safety, and permit requirements.
• Ensure applicable statutory approvals and construction-related compliances are coordinated with relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor housekeeping and safe working practices at project sites.

7. Project Monitoring & Reporting

• Prepare project progress reports, budget updates, risk assessments, and management presentations.
• Coordinate with plant teams and corporate stakeholders to resolve project-related issues.
• Conduct periodic site reviews and track project milestones.
• Ensure timely completion, commissioning support, and handover of civil infrastructure projects.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Civil project planning and execution
• Greenfield projects and new plant setup
• Industrial and factory construction
• RCC structures, foundations, flooring, roads, and drainage
• Civil and structural drawing interpretation
• BOQ preparation, quantity estimation, and cost control
• Contractor and consultant management
• Project scheduling and progress monitoring
• Quality control and construction safety
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Greenfield project execution or new plant setup experience will be an added advantage.