Civil Site Supervisor

Site Execution & Work Supervision

• Supervise day-to-day construction activities within the assigned work area/work front.
• Ensure work is executed as per approved drawings, specifications, construction sequence and site instructions.
• Supervise labour and contractors to achieve required
• Monitor ongoing activities closely to identify errors, deviations, delays and resource constraints.
• Ensure proper utilization of manpower, materials, tools, machinery and equipment.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers and concerned project personnel regarding daily work priorities and execution requirements.

Junior Supervisor Specific Responsibility

• Execute and monitor assigned activities as per instructions from the Site Engineer / Senior Supervisor.
• Immediately report technical, quality, manpower and material-related issues.

Senior Supervisor Specific Responsibility

• Coordinate and control multiple work fronts/activities within the assigned area.
• Support daily/weekly execution planning and ensure readiness of work

fronts before commencement.

Labour & Contractor Supervision

• Allocate and supervise work among labour teams and contractors.
• Guide workers on correct construction methods and safe use of tools, machinery and equipment.
• Monitor labour attendance, deployment and productivity.
• Ensure contractors and workers follow site instructions, work standards and discipline.
• Coordinate with the concerned Engineer regarding manpower requirements.

Junior Supervisor

• Directly supervise allocated labour and work teams.

Senior Supervisor

• Supervise multiple labour teams and contractors and guide Junior Supervisors wherever assigned.
• Monitor overall manpower productivity and highlight resource gaps or

contractor performance issues.

Drawings, Specifications & Construction Sequence

• Understand and implement relevant construction drawings, dimensions, levels and specifications.
• Ensure work is carried out according to approved drawings and project standards.
• Follow the prescribed construction sequence and methodology.
• Coordinate with the Site Engineer for drawing clarifications or execution-related issues.
• Report any discrepancy between drawings and actual site conditions before proceeding with affected work.

Junior Supervisor

• Should have the ability to understand and follow basic drawings and execution details relevant to assigned activities.

Senior Supervisor

• Should be capable of interpreting drawings and coordinating execution across related work activities and work fronts.

Quality & Workmanship

• Maintain required standards of workmanship throughout execution.
• Check basic line, level, plumb, dimensions and alignment using appropriate measuring tools.
• Ensure proper curing and adherence to prescribed curing periods.
• Identify defects, deviations and rework requirements and immediately report them to the Engineer.
• Ensure corrective work is completed as instructed.
• Minimize rework, material wastage and avoidable execution errors.

Junior Supervisor

• Conduct basic activity-level checks and ensure work is executed correctly at the work front.

Senior Supervisor

• Carry out first-level verification of completed work before offering/handing over the activity for Engineer/QA-QC inspection, wherever applicable.

Material Management & Coordination

• Coordinate with the Site Store for timely availability of required materials.
• Ensure materials are properly stored, handled and used.
• Monitor material consumption and minimize wastage.
• Report shortages, damages, quality concerns or abnormal consumption.
• Ensure required tools and equipment are available before commencement of work.

Junior Supervisor

• Coordinate day-to-day material requirements for assigned activities and report consumption.

Senior Supervisor

• Plan near-term material requirements for assigned work fronts in coordination with the Engineer/Store.
• Monitor material utilization against planned work and identify

avoidable wastage.

Tools, Machinery & Equipment

• Ensure workers use tools, machinery and equipment correctly and safely.
• Conduct basic checks of tools/equipment before use.
• Report damaged, defective or unsafe equipment immediately.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and availability of site tools.

Essential basic site tools should include, as applicable:

Measuring Tape | Plumb Bob | Spirit/Level Bottle | Right Angle | Line/Dori | Other Activity-Specific Measuring Tools

Senior Supervisor: Expected additionally to independently use these tools for routine execution checks and guide Junior Supervisors/workers in their correct use.

Safety Management

• Follow and enforce all applicable site safety rules and instructions.
• Ensure workers use prescribed PPE and follow safe working practices.
• Ensure safe handling of materials, tools, machinery and equipment.
• Identify and report unsafe acts and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Support toolbox talks, safety briefings and other safety initiatives.
• Escalate serious or repeated safety violations to the Site Engineer / Project Management.

Junior Supervisor

• Ensure safety compliance within the assigned work area and immediately report unsafe conditions.

Senior Supervisor

• Take supervisory ownership for safety compliance across assigned work fronts and ensure corrective actions are followed.

Work Planning & Productivity

• Understand daily work targets and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Ensure work fronts are ready with required manpower, materials, tools and equipment.
• Monitor progress against planned targets.
• Identify causes of delay and escalate them promptly.
• Coordinate sequential and interdependent activities to avoid work stoppage.

Junior Supervisor

• Follow daily activity plans and achieve assigned work targets.

Senior Supervisor

• Support daily/weekly planning and coordinate manpower, materials and work sequencing across assigned work fronts.
• Monitor productivity and take corrective action within the scope of authority.

DPR, MIS & Site Reporting

• Provide accurate daily updates regarding work completed, manpower deployed and material usage.
• Maintain activity-level records as required.
• Report delays, shortages, quality issues, safety concerns and other site constraints.

Junior Supervisor

• Submit activity-level updates and material/equipment consumption information to the Engineer/Senior Supervisor.

Senior Supervisor

• Assist the Site Engineer/Project team in preparation and verification of the Daily Progress Report (DPR).
• Verify activity progress reported by Junior Supervisors/contractors

wherever applicable.

Housekeeping & Site Discipline

• Maintain proper cleanliness and housekeeping within the assigned work area.
• Ensure construction debris and waste are cleared as per site instructions.
• Ensure materials are stacked and stored safely and systematically.
• Maintain clear and safe access to work areas.
• Ensure labour and contractors follow site discipline.

Senior Supervisor: Additionally responsible for monitoring housekeeping and work-front discipline across the assigned area.

Key Accountabilities

Both Junior and Senior Supervisors are accountable for:

1) Timely execution of assigned construction activities.

2) Quality and workmanship of executed work.

3) Effective labour and contractor supervision.

4) Optimum utilization of manpower, materials and equipment.

5) Compliance with site safety requirements.

6) Proper work sequencing and work-front readiness.

7) Prevention of avoidable rework and material wastage.

8) Accurate and timely site reporting.

9) Proper housekeeping and site discipline.

10) Timely escalation of technical, quality, safety and resource-related issues.

What You Bring (Requirements)

Industry/ Relevant Experience

Junior Supervisor – Minimum 5 Years

EXECUTE • SUPERVISE • MONITOR • REPORT

The Junior Supervisor is expected to ensure that assigned activities are executed correctly, safely, productively and as per instructions, while promptly reporting deviations and site constraints.

Senior Supervisor – Minimum 10 Years

PLAN • COORDINATE • CONTROL • DELIVER

The Senior Supervisor is expected to ensure that assigned work fronts are properly planned, adequately resourced, efficiently executed and delivered within the

required quality, safety and timeline parameters.

Educational background

ITI / Diploma – Civil preferred

Preferred Project Exposure

Experience in the following areas will be preferred:

a) Residential buildings

b) High-rise construction

c) Commercial projects

d) RCC / structural works

e) Masonry and plaster

f) Waterproofing

g) Flooring and tiling

h) Internal/external finishing

i) MEP coordination

j) External development

k) Snagging and rectification

l) Labour and contractor management