Site Supervisor

Purpose of the role

Supervise daily civil construction work at the site, ensuring it is completed to approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, safety norms and schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise all civil works, including excavation, foundation, RCC, masonry, plastering, waterproofing, flooring and finishing
• Interpret drawings and ensure work is executed exactly as per approved designs and BOQ
• Plan daily and weekly work with contractors and allocate manpower and equipment
• Monitor progress against the project schedule and report delays with corrective actions
• Maintain an inventory of all materials arriving at site, recording quantities, specifications, supplier details and storage location, and verify receipts against purchase orders and delivery challans
• Monitor material utilisation against the approved BOQ, reconcile consumption with work done, and report variances, wastage or shortages promptly
• Monitor quality of work continuously and ensure the finished product matches the design intent, approved drawings, specifications and the standards desired by the management
• Carry out quality checks on materials and workmanship, including concrete cube tests, steel reinforcement checks, shuttering and levels, and get non conforming work rectified before the next stage proceeds
• Verify and approve contractor measurements and support running bill certification
• Maintain site records: daily progress reports, material receipt and consumption registers, labour attendance, site instructions and snag lists
• Enforce safety rules, PPE use and housekeeping; report incidents immediately
• Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, MEP teams and vendors
• Control material wastage and flag cost overruns early
• Support handover through inspections, snag closure and documentation

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech or Diploma in Civil Engineering

Experience

• 5 to 8 years in building construction site execution (B.E./B.Tech), or 8 to 10 years (Diploma)
• Experience on institutional, commercial or large building projects preferred

Skills

• Strong drawing reading and quantity estimation
• Inventory and material reconciliation against BOQ
• Working knowledge of IS codes and quality practices
• Proficiency in MS Office and AutoCAD; familiarity with project scheduling tools is an advantage
• Good communication in Malayalam and English (Hindi or Tamil a plus)
• Firm, fair leadership with contractors and labour teams

Personal attributes

• Integrity and ownership of quality
• Disciplined, punctual and hands on
• Able to work under deadlines and resolve issues on the spot

Working conditions

Full time at site; occasional extended hours during critical pours or deadlines