Project Engineer

cw; Chennai District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global real estate leader

Career development opportunities

Diversity & Inclusion culture

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Chennai seeks a Project Engineer (Civil) to support planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects, ensuring safety, timely delivery, and quality. The role involves hands-on site supervision, contractor coordination, and meticulous documentation management.

The candidate should have 5–10 years of civil construction or PM experience, be proficient with MS Project/Primavera, AutoCAD and MS Office, and hold a Bachelor’s in civil engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 5–10 years of civil construction or project management experience.
• Exposure to large-scale commercial, industrial or real estate projects.
• Knowledge of LEED/green building practices preferred.
• Proficient with MS Project / Primavera for scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing schedules, budgets and execution plans.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors and vendors.
• Monitor daily progress and report deviations from schedule/quality.
• Support resource, manpower and material planning.
• Supervise civil/structural works on site for compliance.
• Conduct inspections and ensure quality and safety standards.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely material delivery.
• Prepare daily progress reports, SNAGs and MOMs.
• Review submittals, RFIs and material approvals.
• Assist handover, close-out docs and project audits.

Skills

Civil/Structural knowledge

Project coordination

Drawing interpretation

MS Project/ Primavera

AutoCAD

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Title

Project Engineer

Job Description Summary

The Proejct Engineer (Civil) supports the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing all phases of construction projects. This role ensures that projects are delivered safely on time, within scope, budget, and quality standards. The position involves hands-on site supervision, contractor coordination, documentation management, and stakeholder communication.

Job Description

About the Role:

• Assist the Project Manager in developing project schedules, budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with design consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure alignment with project timelines.
• Monitor daily progress at site and report deviations from schedule or quality requirements.
• Support in planning and allocation of resources, manpower, and materials.
• Supervise civil and structural works at site to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure work quality as per approved standards and safety norms.
• Coordinate with MEP, interior, and finishing teams for seamless project execution.
• Identify site challenges and propose practical solutions in consultation with the Project Manager.
• Prepare and maintain daily progress reports, snag lists, and inspection records.
• Review and track contractor submittals, RFIs, and material approvals.
• Assist in preparation of Minutes of Meetings (MOMs) and project status reports.
• Maintain updated documentation for quality assurance and project audits.
• Assist in quantity take-offs, BOQ verification, and cost tracking.
• Review contractor bills, certification of measurements, and payment recommendations.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely delivery of materials and equipment.
• Ensure adherence to quality control procedures and construction safety standards.
• Support in implementation of project HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) plans.
• Follow up for closure of NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) and quality observations.
• Support the Project Manager in client meetings and coordination with consultants.
• Ensure timely communication and update on project progress to all stakeholders.
• Assist in project handover and close-out documentation.

About You:

• Strong technical knowledge in civil and structural works.
• Excellent project coordination and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in MS Project / Primavera for scheduling (preferred).
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Office, and other construction tools.
• Exposure to large-scale commercial, IT park, or corporate interior projects.
• Knowledge of LEED / green building practices (added advantage).
• Familiarity with contract administration and vendor management.
• Documentation & Reporting Proficiency: Skilled in preparing technical reports, progress documentation, material submittal reviews, and MEP-related billing verification.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (master’s degree in project management or construction management preferred).
• 5–10 years of experience in civil construction or project management, preferably in commercial, industrial, or real estate projects.
• Good understanding of civil engineering drawings, structural works, finishing activities, and project sequencing.
• Experience in handling contractors, consultants, and clients on-site.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

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