Civil Supervisor

M5 Mahendra Group; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

M5 Mahendra Group, headquartered in Bengaluru, seeks a Civil Supervisor to oversee civil construction activities at the project site. The role focuses on executing work as per drawings, maintaining safety, and coordinating with engineers, subcontractors, and QA/QC teams to meet schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years of civil site supervision experience, with preference for residential/commercial/high‑rise projects, and the ability to read drawings and manage resources effectively.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of relevant experience in civil construction and site supervision.
• Experience in residential/commercial/high-rise construction preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of basic quality requirements and safety practices.
• Strong coordination with subcontractors and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day civil construction activities at the project/site.
• Ensure work executed per approved drawings, specs, and safety rules.
• Monitor progress against daily/weekly targets and manage manpower.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, engineers, and QA/EHS teams.
• Check workmanship, measurements, and material compliance.
• Identify and rectify non-conforming work to minimise rework.
• Provide progress reports and escalate delays or issues promptly.

Skills

Site supervision

Team coordination

Reading drawings

Quality control

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/ITI in Civil

B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering

Job description

Bangalore South, India

M5 Mahendra Group is a Bengaluru-headquartered multi-conglomerate with over 35 years of experience across Infrastructure, Residential, Retail, Finance, Agri, and Hospitality, with a strong presence across South India.

Over the years, the group has delivered projects that support urban development and long-term growth in the region. Our work is based on consistent quality, timely execution, and strong working relationships.

We follow clear processes and practical decision-making, with a focus on steady and sustainable growth. Each project is planned and executed with long-term use in mind.

People are central to our organization. At M5 Mahendra Group, we provide a work environment that encourages learning, teamwork, and career growth across multiple business verticals, giving our teams the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the nation’s future.

Job Description

1. Role Purpose

The Civil Supervisor is responsible for supervising day-to-day civil construction activities at the project site and ensuring that work is executed as per approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, project schedules and safety requirements.

The role will coordinate with workmen, subcontractors, engineers and other site functions to ensure smooth execution of assigned activities, timely completion and effective utilisation of manpower and materials.

2. Key Responsibilities

A. Site Execution & Supervision

• Supervise day-to-day civil construction activities at the assigned project/site.
• Ensure execution of work as per approved drawings, specifications, method statements and instructions from the Site/Project Engineer.
• Monitor activities such as excavation, PCC, RCC, masonry, plastering, waterproofing, flooring, tiling, finishing and other assigned civil works.
• Ensure proper sequencing and coordination of activities to avoid delays and rework.
• Monitor work progress against daily and weekly targets.
• Ensure adequate deployment and utilisation of manpower at the work front.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and workmen for smooth execution of assigned activities.
• Identify site-level constraints and elevate issues to the reporting engineer/project team for timely resolution.

B. Quality Control

• Ensure workmanship meets the required quality standards and project specifications.
• Check line, level, alignment, dimensions and finishing of executed work.
• Ensure materials are used as per approved specifications and requirements.
• Identify defective or non-conforming work and coordinate for rectification.
• Minimise rework and material wastage through proper supervision and planning.
• Support engineers during inspections, quality checks and measurements.

C. Drawings & Technical Coordination

• Read and understand construction drawings and relevant details applicable to assigned work.
• Ensure work is executed based on the latest approved drawings and instructions.
• Highlight discrepancies or site issues identified in drawings to the concerned engineer.
• Coordinate with engineering and other project teams where activities interface with civil works.

D. Productivity & Resource Management

• Monitor productivity of manpower and subcontractors.
• Ensure availability of required manpower, materials, tools and equipment for assigned activities.
• Track material consumption and minimise unnecessary wastage.
• Support the project team in achieving planned daily and weekly productivity targets.

E. Safety & Site Discipline

• Ensure workers follow site safety requirements, PPE requirements and safe work practices.
• Immediately report unsafe conditions, incidents or unsafe work practices to the concerned site engineer/EHS team.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safe working conditions at the assigned work area.
• Ensure work fronts are properly organised and access pathways are maintained.

F. Progress Monitoring & Reporting

• Provide daily updates on work completed, manpower deployed, material requirements and site constraints.
• Maintain basic records related to assigned work activities and productivity.
• Support preparation of daily/weekly progress reports and measurements as required.
• Escalate delays, resource shortages, quality issues and other execution concerns promptly.

G. Coordination

• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Project Engineers, subcontractors, QA/QC, EHS and other site teams.
• Maintain effective communication with workmen and subcontractors.
• Support smooth coordination between different trades and activities at the work front.
• Follow instructions and priorities communicated by the Project Management team.

3. Key Performance Areas

• Achievement of planned work targets
• Quality of workmanship
• Timely completion of assigned activities
• Manpower productivity and utilisation
• Reduction of rework and material wastage
• Compliance with approved drawings and specifications
• Safety compliance and site discipline
• Timely reporting and escalation of site issues
• Effective coordination with subcontractors and project teams

4. Qualifications

• Diploma / ITI / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant technical qualification in civil construction will be preferred.

5. Experience

• 3-8 years of relevant experience in civil construction/site supervision.
• Experience in residential/commercial/high-rise construction will be preferred.
• Experience in supervising subcontractors and workmen is desirable.
• Good understanding of civil construction activities and site practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings.
• Knowledge of basic quality requirements and construction standards.
• Good manpower and subcontractor coordination skills.
• Ability to monitor work progress and productivity.
• Strong attention to quality, safety and site discipline.
• Problem-solving and escalation skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a project-site environment.

7. Working Conditions

• The role is primarily site-based and requires regular movement across construction work fronts.
• The position may require extended working hours based on project requirements and critical construction activities.
• Compliance with all project safety, access and site discipline requirements is mandatory.