Site Engineer

Senior Site Engineer Job Description

Company Name: M/s. Somayaji Estates (P) Ltd.

Location: Mangalore

Position: Senior Site Engineer

Reporting To: Managing Director (MD)

Working Hours: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM (On-site)

Job Summary

M/s. Somayaji Estates (P) Ltd. is seeking an experienced, proactive, and result-oriented Senior Site Engineer to lead and oversee our building construction projects in Mangalore. The ideal candidate will be responsible for day-to-day site supervision, managing site labor and sub-contractors, ensuring quality standards and timely material procurement, and acting as a bridge between the site team, vendors, clients, and Head Office.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. On-Site Execution & Project Supervision

• Supervise day-to-day construction activities to ensure execution adheres strictly to approved architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
• Monitor construction progress against baseline schedules and take corrective actions to prevent project delays.
• Maintain strict quality control for materials and workmanship as per company and industry standards.
• Implement site safety rules, regulations, and hazard prevention measures for all workers.

2. Workforce & Contractor Management

• Efficiently assign duties, manage daily labor workflows, and ensure maximum site productivity.
• Coordinate, guide, and manage sub-contractors, specialized agencies, and trade workers on-site.
• Measure and verify contractor work for accurate running account (RA) bill generation and payment approvals.

3. Material Procurement & Inventory Control

• Forecast material requirements based on schedule milestones and raise timely Indents/Requisitions to Head Office.
• Inspect incoming construction materials for quantity, quality, and compliance with specifications upon arrival at the site.
• Oversee site store management, track material usage, and minimize material wastage.

4. Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

• Head Office: Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates, daily/weekly progress reports, and administrative alignment.
• Vendors & Suppliers: Coordinate delivery timelines to ensure smooth, uninterrupted workflow.
• Contractors & Consultants: Resolve on-site execution conflicts, technical queries, and design clarifications promptly.
• Customers: Assist in managing client site visits, addressing technical queries, and facilitating customizations or inspections as per company protocols.

5. Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate daily logs, site registers, attendance records, and material receipt/issue documentation.
• Prepare and submit regular project status reports directly to the Managing Director.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Diploma or B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• Experience: 8 to 12 years of hands-on site execution experience in multi-story residential and commercial building construction.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong command over structural execution, finishing work, concrete technology, reading technical drawings, and quality assurance procedures.
• Skills: Excellent leadership, site management, communication, problem-solving, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Language: Proficiency in English, Kannada, and Tulu (speaking Hindi/Konkani is an added advantage for local workforce management).

Preferred candidate profile