Senior Civil Engineer (Civil & Architectural)

VIT Trust; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

VIT Trust is seeking a Civil, Structural & Campus Infrastructure leader to manage and supervise civil, structural and associated works across projects on campus sites. You will review drawings and ensure execution per approved plans.

Coordinate with structural consultants, contractors and various service teams; monitor RCC, finishing works, external development and site safety while maintaining quality and schedule. Assist in handover and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural drawings, layouts, elevations, sections, schedules, details and finish specifications.
• Coordinate with architects and consultants to ensure design intent, functionality and institutional requirements are properly implemented.
• Review constructability and interdisciplinary coordination before execution.
• Manage architectural works including flooring, ceilings, doors, windows, glazing, faade, joinery, partitions, sanitary finishes, waterproofing and other finishing activities.
• Ensure finishes are of appropriate quality while considering durability, maintainability and lifecycle requirements.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, snagging and handover of completed facilities.
• Ensure availability and verification of as-built drawings, warranties, test certificates, equipment documentation and O&M manuals.

Job description

Civil, Structural & Campus Infrastructure

• Manage and supervise civil, structural and associated infrastructure works across the projects.
• Review structural, architectural, infrastructure and engineering drawings and ensure execution in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, BOQs, method statements and applicable standards.
• Monitor RCC works, masonry, plastering, waterproofing, flooring, roofing, faade works, roads, pathways, drainage, external development and other civil activities.
• Coordinate with structural consultants and contractors to resolve technical and site-related issues.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings, specifications and actual site conditions and ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor construction activities in occupied or operational areas of the project

Architectural & Finishing Coordination

• Review architectural drawings, layouts, elevations, sections, schedules, details and finish specifications.
• Coordinate with architects and consultants to ensure design intent, functionality and institutional requirements are properly implemented.
• Review constructability and interdisciplinary coordination before execution.
• Manage architectural works including flooring, ceilings, doors, windows, glazing, faade, joinery, partitions, sanitary finishes, waterproofing and other finishing activities.
• Ensure effective coordination between architectural, structural, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, firefighting, ELV and other building services.
• Coordinate material samples, mock-ups, shop drawings and technical approvals.
• Ensure finishes are of appropriate quality while considering durability, maintainability, lifecycle requirements and suitability for intensive use.

Project Planning, Coordination & Execution

• Coordinate with architects, consultants, PMCs, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, procurement teams and other stakeholders.
• Plan and monitor construction activities against approved project schedules and milestones.
• Review short-term and long-term construction programmes and identify delays, dependencies and project risks.
• Ensure timely availability of approved drawings, materials, manpower, work fronts and resources.
• Conduct regular site inspections, progress reviews and coordination meetings.
• Prepare and review progress reports, dashboards, technical submissions, inspection records and project documentation.
• Assist the Project Manager / Project Director in overall project planning, execution, monitoring and reporting.

Quality Assurance & Control

• Ensure all works comply with approved specifications, drawings, relevant IS codes, NBC requirements and defined quality standards.
• Inspect workmanship and construction materials at various stages of execution.
• Coordinate inspections, material testing, field tests and technical approvals with consultants and QA/QC teams.
• Monitor closure of NCRs, observations, defects and punch-list items.
• Ensure proper snagging and quality closure prior to project handover.
• Maintain quality standards appropriate for institutional facilities with particular focus on durability, safety, functionality and ease of maintenance.

Commercial & Contractor Management

• Monitor contractor, subcontractor and vendor performance against contractual obligations.
• Review quantities, measurements, work completion and supporting documentation for contractor bills.
• Review BOQs, specifications, drawings and scope documents for completeness and consistency.
• Assist in evaluation of variations, extra items, change requests and associated cost implications.
• Coordinate with procurement and commercial teams for timely procurement of construction materials and specialist packages.
• Support value engineering initiatives without compromising safety, functionality, quality or long-term maintainability.

Safety, Statutory Compliance

• Ensure all construction activities comply with project HSE requirements and approved safety procedures.

Handover & Documentation

• Coordinate testing, commissioning, snagging and handover of completed facilities.
• Ensure availability and verification of as-built drawings, warranties, test certificates, equipment documentation and O&M manuals.
• Monitor closure of defects during the defect-liability period.