Senior Civil Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Civil Executive Engineer with 6-8 years of expertise to lead the end-to-end civil execution, structural construction, and finishing works for a new greenfield/brownfield medical device /pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in industrial building construction, specifically cleanroom substructures, heavy equipment foundations, epoxy/PU flooring, HVAC plinths, clean utilities, and EHS compliance. You will manage contractors, enforce quality control (cGMP-compliant civil finishes), track project schedules, and ensure seamless delivery from breaking ground to handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and monitor day-to-day construction activities at project sites.
• Ensure execution of work as per approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and vendors for smooth project execution.
• Review project plans, BOQs, estimates, and technical specifications.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.
• Track project schedules and ensure timely completion of milestones.
• Monitor material consumption and maintain project documentation.
• Verify contractor bills and prepare progress reports.
• Identify construction issues and provide practical engineering solutions.
• Ensure adherence to quality control procedures and construction best practices.
• Support handover activities and project closure documentation.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Civil Engineering principles and construction methodologies.
• Experience in Residential, Commercial, Villa, Apartment, or Real Estate Projects.
• Understanding of RCC structures, finishing works, masonry, waterproofing, and MEP coordination.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Excel, and project documentation.
• Knowledge of quantity estimation, BOQ preparation, and billing processes.
• Familiarity with local building regulations and safety standards.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Site Execution
• Project Coordination
• Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Quantity Surveying
• BOQ Preparation
• Billing & Estimation
• Vendor Management
• Construction Planning
• Safety Compliance
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving

1. Site Execution & Construction Management

Lead daily site civil execution for production blocks, utility buildings, administrative blocks, solvent storage areas, and external site infrastructure (roads, drainage, boundary structures).

Supervise civil contractors, structural teams, and subcontractors to ensure work is executed according to approved engineering drawings (GFCs) and structural calculations, coordinate with architecture and structural engineers/firms, and meet project timelines.

Oversee heavy foundation civil works for specialised pharma and utility machinery (e.g., lyophilizers, autoclaves, chillers, cooling towers, boiler foundations, and water systems, WFI skid beds).

2. Contractor Management, Quality & Billing

Inspect raw materials (concrete, steel, waterproofing agents, structural steel) and verify test reports (cube test results, steel tensile strength, moisture tests).

Perform continuous quality checks (QA/QC), slump tests, alignment audits, and issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) when work deviates from specifications.

Measure and verify contractor work execution, certify running account (RA) bills, and manage site material reconciliation (cement, reinforcement steel, etc.).

3. Safety, Coordination & Project Tracking

Collaborate with MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), HVAC, and Cleanroom Piping teams to ensure proper execution of wall/slab sleeves, cut-outs, insert plates, and duct/pipe trenches before concrete pours.

Monitor project milestones against the master project schedule (MS Project / Primavera) and implement recovery plans for any execution delays.

Enforce strict site safety protocols in coordination with the EHS team (excavation safety, scaffolding certifications, formwork stability, and worker PPE).

Qualifications & Skills:

Educational Background

Bachelors Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.

Work Experience-

6-8 years of total experience in civil site execution and project management.

Mandatory: Minimum 4-5 years in industrial/commercial building projects

Technical & Soft Competencies

Deep understanding of architectural and civil requirements

Strong knowledge of IS codes/ACI standards for concrete, structural steelwork, and waterproofing techniques.

Proficiency in reading Architectural, Structural, and MEP coordination drawings.

Proficiency in AutoCAD, MS Office, and Primavera/MS Project for progress tracking.

Excellent contractor management, site leadership, and dispute-resolution skills.

Key Skills

Skills highlighted with are preferred key skills

Construction Management, Civil Construction, AutoCAD, Civil Engineering, Site Execution

Brownfield Project, Civil Project Management, CGMP, Green Field Projects, Construction Engineering, Site Engineering, Industrial Construction.