Senior Site Engineer

Position: Senior Site Executive Reporting

To: Project Manager

Locations: Bengaluru, NCR, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune (Travel required across sites)

About:

California Burrito California Burrito is a fast-growing QSR chain with 2,500+ employees across 140+ locations across Bengaluru, NCR, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Pune. Founded in 2012, we started with a simple belief: no compromise, just real ingredients. We serve honest Mexican food while setting standards for quality, speed, and friendly hospitality. Our core values drive everything we do: Open & Honest, Strive for Excellence, Freedom with Ownership, and Growing Every Day.

Job Overview:

As a Senior Site Executive reporting directly to the Project Manager, you will take ownership of end-to-end site execution and construction for new store rollouts. This is a hands-on, site-based role designed for an experienced professional who maintains strict finishing standards, manages vendor execution rigorously, and ensures all store fit-outs are delivered precisely according to approved drawings and schedules.

Key Responsibilities:

1.Construction & Design Leadership

• Lead store fit-outs strictly per approved Good For Construction (GFC) drawings across civil, interior, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and kitchen setups
• Ensure design intent is seamlessly translated on siteverifying that materials, finishes, colors, lighting, and detailing match brand specifications.
• Enforce strict quality control standards across all finishing works (tiling, painting, carpentry, cladding, false ceiling) at every stage of construction
• Identify drawing inconsistencies or structural bottlenecks early and resolve them directly with the Project Manager and Architect to prevent costly rework.
• Spearhead the snagging process by creating comprehensive snag lists and driving contractors to achieve 100% resolution prior to final handover.

2.Vendor & Contractor Management

• Direct daily operations of contractors, fabricators, and suppliers; align them on technical scope, quality benchmarks, and timelines.
• Oversee sample and mock-up approvals for critical finishes prior to bulk installation.
• Coordinate multi-agency deliverables, streamline material deliveries, and resolve on-site operational dependencies.
• Verify site work measurements and review contractor bills against Bills of Quantities (BOQs).

3.Reporting & Project Coordination

• Report directly to the Project Manager on daily progress, schedule risks, and critical path items.
• Maintain comprehensive site documentation, including progress photographs, quality control checklists, trackers, and MIS reports.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering.

Experience: 35+ years of hands-on on-site execution experience in interior fit-outs (QSR, retail, F&B, or hospitality sector experience preferred).

Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in reading and executing from GFC, MEP, and architectural detail drawings.

Quality Focus: Deep knowledge of interior finishing materials, construction methodologies, and quality control standards.

Vendor Management: Demonstrated strength in contractor management, bill verification, and enforcing quality/timeline compliance on site.

Mobility & Work Style: High ownership mindset, willingness to be on site full-time, ability to travel across cities, and flexibility to meet tight launch deadlines.