Formwork Foreman

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is looking for a Formwork Foreman to supervise MIVAN Aluminium Formwork and manage conventional formwork systems for high-rise residential buildings. The role requires strong hands-on experience, ensuring safety, quality, and timely project completion. Candidates should possess ITI or Diploma in Civil Engineering and have 3-8 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of experience in residential building construction MIVAN Aluminium Formwork.
• Strong knowledge of formwork sequencing for high-rise residential floors.
• Excellent understanding of safety standards related to shuttering and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and execute MIVAN formwork for various structural elements.
• Coordinate with engineers for shutter closing readiness.
• Enforce safety practices during formwork activities.

Skills

MIVAN Aluminium Formwork

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

ITI / Diploma in Civil Engineering

Job description

Formwork Foreman – High?Rise Residential Buildings (MIVAN & Conventional Formwork)

The Formwork Foreman is responsible for supervising and executing all formwork activities for high-rise residential building structures. The role requires strong hands‑on experience in MIVAN Aluminium Formwork, while also managing conventional and modular shuttering for podiums, basements, and non-MIVAN areas. The candidate must ensure safe, quality, and timely completion of structural work floors in a residential tower.

Key Responsibilities

• MIVAN Aluminium Formwork (Primary Responsibility)
• Execute and supervise MIVAN formwork for:
  • Shear walls and partition walls
  • Slabs and beams
  • Columns and lift cores
  • Staircases and landing areas
  • Balcony and façade elements (where applicable)
• Achieve planned cycle times (daily/2-day/3-day cycle) for high‑rise residential floors.
• Ensure correct alignment, plumb, line, and level of panels before concreting.
• Inspect MIVAN panels for dents, damage, misalignment, and coordinate repairs.
• Ensure proper shuttering oil application, joint tightening, and tie‑rod fixing to avoid leakage or honeycombing.
• Conventional & Other Formwork Systems
• Supervise non‑MIVAN formwork for:
  • Podiums
  • Basements
  • Water tanks
  • Sumps, ramps, retaining walls
  • Lift machine rooms and terrace structures
• Manage MS shuttering, plywood formwork, modular systems, and cuplock scaffolding.
• Ensure correct support spacing, safe propping/de‑propping, and structural stability.

Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with structural engineers, MEP teams, and bar‑bending teams to ensure readiness of all embeds, sleeves, conduits, and reinforcement before shutter closing.
• Work with concrete teams to ensure smooth sequencing of pour cycles.
• Plan manpower requirements for carpenters, helpers, and shifting crews.
• Ensure MIVAN and conventional shuttering zones do not clash in mixed‑residential block layouts.

Safety & Quality Assurance

• Enforce safety practices for working at height, panel lifting, de‑shuttering, and prop shifting.
• Conduct toolbox talks and ensure PPE compliance.
• Check MIVAN surfaces after de‑shuttering for:
  • Honeycombing
  • Blowouts
  • Surface finish quality
• Ensure slab soffit and wall shutter removal follows structural curing and stripping guidelines.

Material & Inventory Control

• Maintain inventory records of:
  • MIVAN panels, wall ties, pins, wedges, soldiers, props, beams, and scaffolding
• Ensure timely repair, cleaning, and proper stacking of panels after stripping.
• Avoid damage, wastage, or loss of shuttering materials.

Documentation & Reporting

• Update daily progress of MIVAN and conventional formwork activities.
• Maintain checklists, formwork inspection records, and de‑shuttering logs.
• Report delays, constraints, and manpower/material shortages to the Site Engineer/Section Incharge.

Qualifications & Skills

• ITI / Diploma in Civil Engineering (preferred)
• 3–8 years of experience in residential building construction MIVAN Aluminium Formwork
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Formwork sequencing for high‑rise residential floors
  • Structural drawings, MIVAN shop drawings, and pour plans
  • Safety standards related to shuttering, height work, and lifting
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.