Shuttering Foreman

Job Description – Shuttering Foreman

Position: Shuttering Foreman
Project: Residential Construction Project
Department: Execution / Civil
Location: Project Site
Reporting To: Site Engineer / Project Manager

Job Purpose

To supervise and manage shuttering/formwork activities at the residential project site, ensuring proper execution as per approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day shuttering/formwork activities at the project site.
• Execute shuttering for columns, beams, slabs, walls, staircases, lift cores, and other RCC structures.
• Read and understand structural drawings, shuttering/formwork drawings, and site instructions.
• Ensure proper alignment, level, dimensions, plumb, and stability of shuttering before concrete pouring.
• Plan and allocate manpower for shuttering activities as per daily and weekly targets.
• Coordinate with Site Engineers, Civil Engineers, Bar Benders, Masons, and other site teams.
• Ensure proper installation, supporting, bracing, staging, and scaffolding of formwork.
• Check shuttering material availability and ensure optimum utilization of materials.
• Ensure proper cleaning, oiling, and maintenance of shuttering materials before reuse.
• Minimize material wastage and monitor reuse of shuttering materials.
• Ensure that shuttering is completed and ready for inspection before reinforcement and concreting activities.
• Coordinate with the engineering and quality teams for pre-pour inspections and rectification of observations.
• Dismantle shuttering safely after achieving the required concrete strength and as per site instructions.
• Ensure proper stacking and housekeeping of shuttering materials at the site.
• Follow all safety procedures while carrying out shuttering, scaffolding, working-at-height, and dismantling activities.
• Ensure workers use appropriate PPE and follow site safety instructions.
• Maintain daily manpower and work progress records and report issues to the Site Engineer / Project Manager.
• Achieve planned productivity and daily/weekly shuttering targets within the project schedule.
• Train and guide shuttering carpenters and helpers to ensure quality and productivity.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of RCC shuttering and formwork practices.
• Ability to understand structural/formwork drawings.
• Knowledge of conventional shuttering, modular/film-faced shuttering and other formwork systems used in residential projects.
• Good manpower handling and supervision skills.
• Knowledge of shuttering material estimation and utilization.
• Strong understanding of line, level, plumb, dimensions, and formwork stability.
• Good coordination and communication skills.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Ability to work under project deadlines.

Qualification & Experience

• Qualification: ITI / Diploma in Civil Engineering preferred; experienced candidates without formal qualification may also be considered.
• Experience: 4–20 years of relevant experience in shuttering/formwork, preferably in high-rise residential building projects.
• Candidates with experience in high-rise residential construction, towers, basements, podiums, and RCC frame structures will be preferred.

Key Performance Areas (KPIs)

• Shuttering work completed as per project schedule.
• Quality and accuracy of formwork.
• Achievement of planned shuttering productivity.
• Effective manpower utilization.
• Optimum utilization and reuse of shuttering material.
• Reduction of rework and material wastage.
• Compliance with safety requirements.
• Timely completion of pre-concreting activities.

Preferred Candidate: Candidates with strong hands-on experience in residential high-rise projects and the ability to independently manage shuttering carpenters and site activities.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person