Site Civil Engineer
Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Job Title
Site Civil Engineer
Department
Construction / Project Execution
Reporting To
Project Manager / Company management
Location
Ahmedabad, Gujarat (Site-based)
Employment Type
Full-Time until the completion of project
Job Purpose / Objective
The Site Civil Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day supervision, execution, and quality control of all civil and structural works at the project site. The role ensures that construction activities are carried out in strict accordance with approved drawings, specifications, schedule, and applicable safety standards — delivering the project within time, cost, and quality parameters.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
Site Execution & Supervision
- Supervise and direct subcontractors, labor , and site teams for execution of civil/structural works including excavation, PCC, RCC, brickwork, plastering, waterproofing, and finishing.
- Ensure construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications (BOQ), and design intent.
- Monitor daily progress against the baseline programmed flag deviations to the Project Manager promptly.
- Coordinate procurement, delivery, and staging of construction materials at site.
- Review shop drawings and method statements before commencement of each activity.
Quality Control & Assura
- Implement and enforce the project Quality Management Plan (QMP) for all civil wornness.
- Carry out and record quality checks: concrete cube tests, rebar inspection, shuttering, cover blocks, curing.
- Raise and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for defective materials or workman HTC. Ensure third-party inspection requirements (structural auditor, PMC, client) are met with advance notice.
- Maintain all QA/QC registers and reports, inspection request (IR) checklists, and test reports.
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
- Conduct daily toolbox talks and enforce HSE rules, PPE compliance, and safe working practices
- Identify and mitigate site hazards; report near-misses and incidents in accordance with the project HSE plan.
- Ensure scaffolding, formwork, excavation shoring, and crane/lifting operations meet statutory MS. safety nor
- Maintain site cleanliness and proper disposal of construction was
Documentation & Report
- Prepare daily site diaries covering manpower, plant, material receipts, weather, and work done.
- Maintain MIS reports on progress, resources, and quality — submit to Project Manager week
- Record and process RFIs (Requests for Information), site instructions, and change refuels
- Prepare and verify measurements for contractor RA bills and variation orders.
- Maintain as-built mark-ups of drawings during construction.
Planning & Coordination
- Prepare weekly look-ahead schedules and 3-week rolling programmed in coordination with the Project Manager.
- Coordinate with structural, MEP, and finishing teams to sequence works and avoid conflicts.
- Attend daily/weekly site coordination meetings; prepare minutes of meetings (MOM).
- Liaise with client PMC, structural consultant, and statutory inspection bodies as require
Material & Resource Management
- Review and approve material submittals against project specifications before placing orders.
- Conduct and record material inspections at gate (delivery checks) — steel, cement, aggregates, bricks, e
- Optimize resource utilization of labor , plant, and materials to minimize wastage etc.
- Maintain a material reconciliation register and flag any discrepancies.
Qualifications & Experience Essential:
- Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering (B.E. / B. Tech) from recognized university.
- Minimum 3–7 years of relevant site experience in building construction (residential, commercial, or healthcare projects preferred).
- ed).Proven experience managing RCC structures, formwork, and finishing works
Preferred / Desirable
- Experience on hospital / healthcare construction or cleanroom-sensitive environments.
- Exposure to IS code-compliant quality systems and third-party audits.
- Post-graduate diploma or certification in Construction Project Management (CPM / PMP) — an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
Technical Skills Behavioral / Soft Skills
- Reading & interpreting civil/structural drawings
- AutoCAD (viewing & basic editing)
- MS Project / Primavera for scheduling
- BOQ preparation and quantity surveying
- Knowledge of IS codes (IS 456, IS 1786, IS 383, etc.)
- Concrete technology & QA/QC testing
- Formwork design and shoring
- Waterproofing & finishing works
- Site surveying (Total Station / Theodolite / Level)
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong site leadership and team management
- Effective written and verbal communication
- Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
- Attention to detail and quality mindset
- Ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously
- Proactive and deadline-driven
- Collaborative approach with consultants and clients
- Integrity and professional conduct
Key Performance Indicators
- (KPIs)Daily site diary submission — 100% on time.
- Material wastage — within approved allowable limits per BOQ item.
Working Conditions
- Site-based role; must be physically present at the construction site during working hours.
- Standard working hours: as per site requirements
- Must use and enforce the use of appropriate PPE at all times on site.
- Occasional travel to vendors / consultant / client offices
