Project Engineer - Civil Execution (Residential Buildings)

Sree Subhiksha Housing and Enterprises Pvt Ltd; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A local construction firm is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to oversee residential building projects in Chennai. The ideal candidate will have a Diploma in Civil Engineering or a B.E. and at least 5 years of field experience in residential construction. Responsibilities include managing site activities, supervising workers, ensuring quality, and coordinating with contractors. A valid driving license and two-wheeler are required for site visits. This position demands a proactive approach to project management and collaboration with architects and engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of field experience in residential building construction.
• 3+ years experience in managing multiple residential projects.
• Experience with reputed contractors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage site activities and supervise project functions.
• Provide inputs during project planning.
• Supervise ongoing construction work across multiple sites.

Skills

Field experience in residential building construction

Project coordination

Supervision of site workers

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering or B.E. in Civil Engineering

M.E/M.Tech in Construction Management

Job description

Desired candidate qualification and experience:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering / B.E. Civil Engineering candidates with at least 5 years field experience exclusively in residential building construction
• M.E/M.Tech Construction Management candidates with at least 3 years experience after degree in managing multiple residential projects (high rise, residential townships/ planned layouts)
• Only candidates having experience in residential apartments and those who have worked for reputed contractors will be preferred

Typical job functions:

The indicative responsibilities associated with this job include,

• Management of site activities and in-charge of all functions of the project including supervising the progress at site and monitoring the site labour force
• Provide detailed inputs and feedback during project planning/program
• Supervision of ongoing building work such as Block/RCC Work, concreting, electrical, masonry, plastering, flooring, waterproofing, painting, plumbing etc., at all stages
• Coordinate with different contractors/ agencies to ensure quality work
• Ensuring the quality as per designed specifications
• Ensure material, manpower & resource management on site
• Maintain day to day record of work progress at site
• Extract quality work from Junior Engineers and site supervisors
• Managing and solving labor problems at site and ensuring smooth work progress
• Verification of measurements for billing and giving approvals in finalization of sub-contractor billings
• Ensuring all safety protocols are followed at the site
• Ensuring that correct version of drawings are being followed at site

In short, ensuring overall site management, work execution and progress compliance..

Other information:

• Each project will have a resident engineer who will be under your direct control and supervision
• You will have to cater to multiple project sites in the same area simultaneously. Must be ready for day to day travelling within the city
• You will have to co-ordinate with Architects / Consultants for questions/doubts and be responsible for having the changes recorded in the office
• You will have to occasionally deal with customers (flat purchasers) for change orders / modifications and estimate material and labor requirements
• You will have to determine the site material requirements in advance and co-ordinate with the purchase assistant for timely placement of orders
• Having your own two wheeler and valid driving license required is required

Location:

This job majorly involves field/site work. It is mandatory to be at our project site at all times of execution. You will have to visit main office every alternate day to discuss work progression / planning and reporting.

Incase of sub-contracted building construction works, it is essential to visit site to ensure compliance to specification and quality and to track productivity/progress.

The project sites are likely to be in within Chennai city limits.