Civil Engineer

A specialized financial advisory firm providing strategic investment planning and risk management for emerging markets. About SVM Khapri Consultancies

SVM Khapri Consultancies is a specialized financial advisory firm providing strategic investment planning and risk management services for emerging markets. The company supports clients through analytical, operational, and project-focused solutions designed to strengthen investment decisions and long-term business performance.

Job Summary

SVM Khapri Consultancies is seeking a qualified and experienced Civil Engineer to support infrastructure, facilities, construction, and technical project activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, reviewing, and monitoring civil engineering projects while ensuring compliance with technical specifications, budgets, schedules, quality standards, and applicable Chilean regulations.

This position is ideal for a civil engineering professional with strong project coordination, technical analysis, contractor management, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, plans, calculations, and project documentation.
• Conduct site inspections and assess construction progress, quality, and compliance.
• Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, engineers, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Monitor project schedules, budgets, resources, and construction milestones.
• Review construction methodologies, material specifications, and technical proposals.
• Identify technical, operational, cost, and scheduling risks and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Prepare technical reports, project updates, progress reports, and engineering documentation.
• Review contractor quotations, invoices, variations, and project costs.
• Support procurement and selection of construction materials, equipment, and engineering services.
• Ensure engineering and construction activities comply with applicable Chilean standards, regulations, and safety requirements.
• Monitor quality-control procedures and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Coordinate with finance and management teams regarding project budgets, cost forecasts, and investment requirements.
• Assist with feasibility assessments and technical evaluations for infrastructure-related investments.
• Maintain accurate project records, drawings, reports, contracts, and documentation.
• Support project handover, inspections, defect resolution, and completion activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve project efficiency, cost control, quality, and sustainability.
• Maintain confidentiality of company, client, financial, and project information.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of professional experience in civil engineering, construction, infrastructure, project coordination, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering principles, construction methods, materials, and project processes.
• Experience reviewing technical drawings, specifications, engineering reports, and project documentation.
• Experience coordinating contractors, consultants, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and quality management.
• Familiarity with applicable Chilean construction and engineering standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with engineering or project-management software.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, professionalism, and integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in commercial construction, infrastructure, facilities, industrial projects, transportation, or investment-related developments.
• Experience supporting feasibility studies, capital projects, or infrastructure investment assessments.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, BIM, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar tools.
• Experience with contractor management and construction contracts.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Experience with cost estimation, quantity surveying, or project financial analysis.
• Professional engineering certification or additional project-management qualification.
• Experience working with financial, investment, consulting, or professional-services organizations.
• Strong English communication skills are an advantage.

Core Competencies

• Civil engineering
• Project management
• Construction coordination
• Technical analysis
• Contractor management
• Cost and budget control
• Quality assurance
• Risk management
• Engineering documentation
• Problem-solving
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Attention to detail

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation of CLP 14,000–21,000 per hour.
• Opportunity to work in a specialized professional-services environment.
• Exposure to infrastructure, construction, project evaluation, and investment-related activities.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunity to contribute engineering expertise to strategic projects and business decisions.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV/resume along with a brief summary of their civil engineering experience. Candidates are encouraged to highlight experience in construction, infrastructure, project management, technical analysis, contractor coordination, and cost control.

Sueldo: $14.000 - $21.000 la hora

Lugar de trabajo: Viajar de manera regular