Site Engineer

About the Role

The Site Engineer will oversee daily civil construction activities at the project site for the Muthoot Pappachen Centre of Excellence in Trivandrum. The incumbent will ensure all works adhere to approved plans, quality standards, safety protocols, and timelines.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage all civil construction operations such as excavation, foundations, reinforced concrete work, masonry, plastering, waterproofing, flooring, and finishing tasks.
• Interpret architectural and engineering drawings to guarantee work aligns precisely with approved designs and the bill of quantities (BOQ).
• Coordinate daily and weekly work schedules with contractors, including manpower and equipment assignment.
• Track project progress against established schedules, report any delays, and propose corrective measures.
• Maintain detailed inventory control for materials received onsite, recording specifications, supplier details, storage locations, and verifying deliveries against orders and challans.
• Monitor material consumption in relation to BOQ, reconcile usage with work performed, and promptly report any discrepancies, waste, or shortages.
• Continuously check work quality to ensure compliance with design intent, specifications, approved drawings, and management standards.
• Perform quality inspections including concrete cube testing, reinforcement verification, shuttering, and leveling, ensuring that defective work is corrected before advancing to the subsequent phase.
• Validate contractor measurements and assist in preparing running bills.
• Maintain comprehensive site documentation such as daily progress reports, material logs, labor attendance, site instructions, and punch lists.
• Enforce strict safety regulations including personal protective equipment usage and site cleanliness, and promptly report any safety incidents.
• Liaise with architects, structural consultants, MEP teams, and vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Manage and control material wastage closely, flagging any cost overruns early.
• Facilitate project handover through thorough inspections, snag list resolution, and documentation completion.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech) or Diploma in Civil Engineering is mandatory.
• For B.E./B.Tech holders, 5 to 8 years of experience in site execution of building construction projects is expected.
• Diploma holders should have 8 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Prior exposure to institutional, commercial, or major building projects is advantageous.

Key Skills

• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings, as well as quantity estimation.
• Competent in inventory management and reconciliation of materials against approved BOQ.
• Familiarity with Indian Standards (IS) codes and quality assurance practices.
• Skilled user of MS Office and AutoCAD software; experience with project scheduling tools is beneficial.
• Effective communication skills in Malayalam and English; knowledge of Hindi or Tamil is a plus.
• Demonstrates firm and fair leadership qualities in managing contractors and labor teams.

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of integrity and commitment to maintaining quality standards.
• Disciplined, punctual, and proactive with a hands-on approach.
• Capable of working efficiently under pressure and resolving onsite issues promptly.

Working Conditions

This is a full-time onsite role requiring presence at the project site. Occasional extended working hours may be necessary during critical concrete pours or approaching deadlines.