Site Inspector - Civil

SJ Group; Chennai; On-site; INR 350,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Surbana Jurong in Chennai invites a site-focused Civil Inspector to ensure that day-to-day construction adheres to drawings, specifications and safety norms. You will inspect earthworks, reinforcement, formwork, concreting and finishing, while coordinating with QA/QC engineers and contractors to maintain quality and schedule.

Ideal candidates bring meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving, helping deliver desalination infrastructure projects that meet IS codes

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day inspections of civil construction activities to ensure compliance with drawings, specs, method statements and quality standards.
• Inspect excavation, earthworks, foundations, reinforcement, formwork, concreting, masonry, waterproofing and finishing works.
• Monitor desalination plant infrastructure construction including process buildings, intake/outfall structures and pump houses.
• Verify dimensions, levels, alignment, reinforcement details and workmanship before and during construction.
• Inspect materials and witness tests for concrete, steel, soil, aggregates and other materials per project specs.
• Review and verify Inspection Requests (IRs) and Material Inspection Requests (MIRs) and quality docs by contractors.
• Identify defects, deviations and non-conformities and report to Resident Engineer or Construction Manager.
• Ensure civil works are executed per approved drawings, IS codes, contractual requirements and standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, QA/QC engineers, surveyors and site personnel to resolve issues.
• Maintain daily site inspection reports, site diaries, photographic records and project documentation.
• Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements and environmental guidelines.
• Assist in progress monitoring, snagging, defect rectification, testing and final handover.

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day inspections of civil construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, technical specifications, method statements, and quality standards.
• Inspect excavation, earthworks, foundations, reinforcement, formwork, concreting, masonry, waterproofing, and finishing works.
• Monitor construction of desalination plant infrastructure, including process buildings, intake and outfall structures, pump houses, reservoirs, tanks, utility buildings, roads, and drainage systems.
• Verify dimensions, levels, alignment, reinforcement details, and workmanship before and during construction.
• Inspect construction materials and witness field and laboratory tests for concrete, steel, soil, aggregates, and other materials as per project specifications.
• Review and verify Inspection Requests (IRs), Material Inspection Requests (MIRs), and relevant quality documentation submitted by contractors.
• Identify construction defects, deviations, and non-conformities and report them to the Resident Engineer or Construction Manager for corrective action.
• Ensure that civil works are executed in accordance with approved drawings, relevant IS Codes, contractual requirements, and applicable standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, QA/QC engineers, surveyors, and other site personnel to resolve construction-related issues.
• Maintain daily site inspection reports, site diaries, photographic records, and other project documentation.
• Monitor contractor compliance with site safety requirements and environmental guidelines.
• Assist in progress monitoring, snagging, defect rectification, testing, and final handover of completed works.

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