Civil Engineer

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Site Engineer is responsible for studying technical design and drawings and preparing various working drawings. S/he shall be providing assistance to site team in monitoring construction activities of civil structure. S/he is also responsible to liaison with Client, Consultant, Sub-contractors and other agencies as specified.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Supervision and Management

• Oversee mass concrete works and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
• Manage and coordinate with site workers, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Conduct regular site inspections and monitor work progress to ensure quality and adherence to timelines.
• Liaise with consultant engineers and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution
• Conduct meetings and discussions to address project-related issues and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Communicate effectively with the project management team and report on project progress.

Technical Expertise

• Prepare and review bar bending schedules and working drawings using AutoCAD.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the construction team.
• Resolve any design and construction issues that may arise during the project

Quantity estimation, bill verification and preparation of IPCs.

• Estimate the quantity and cost of civil activities of assigned projects and ensure that drawings and estimations are congruent with contract agreements;
• Check detailed quantity estimations of different items as per drawings and verify BOQ accordingly;
• Preparation of running bills (IPCs)
• Preparation of variation order

Construction Management

• Station at site to monitor the progress of project;
• Provide instruction and support to sub-engineer and supervisor at site.
• Management of construction material & equipment at site.
• Provide assistance to project site to ensure quality, quantity and other aspects of construction work according to drawings and design standards;
• Identify the areas of cost overrun and suggest different cost reduction and control techniques to TC to mitigate the effects of cost over-runs;
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with engineering codes and standards;

Documentation and report preparation

• Prepare and update desk study report, progress report, presentation and other relevant project reports/documents for internal as well as external uses;
• Prepare meeting minutes as and when required;
• Maintain records of decisions made at meetings, progress of project implementation and changes to contract plans;
• Responsible for proper record keeping and filing of technical and other relevant documents;
• Maintain & prepare outgoing and incoming letters.

Communication and coordination

• Communicate important issues and information related to project to the Director
• Follow-up internal and external team for execution and completion of assigned tasks;
• Interact and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to corporate team, project team, consultants, sub-contractors, regulatory authorities, etc.;
• Communicate all technical issues at meetings;
• Responsible for performing other duties as assigned;

Job Specification

The key competencies required for the position are:

Academic Qualification: Bachelors’ Degree in Civil Engineering

Task Related Competencies:

• 5-8 years of relevant work experience; Water/Waste water treatment plant, River weir, Irrigation head works, hydropower head works, any other mass concrete works.
• Practical knowledge of construction methodologies, techniques, equipment, planning, scheduling and critical paths;
• Knowledge of surveying and contours;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, BBS, and Microsoft Project.

Organizational and Management Competencies:

• Analytical approach to work;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Sound presentation skills (verbal, written as well as software based);
• Demonstrate commitment to learning, developing skills and sharing knowledge and information.