Site Engineer (Civil)

Our company is looking for a proactive, organized, and technically competent Site Engineer to supervise and coordinate structural retrofitting, strengthening, evaluation, and investigation projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing daily site operations, monitoring project costs and progress, managing manpower and materials, conducting site inspections, assisting in structural investigations, and ensuring that construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, and engineering requirements.

The position requires someone who can work independently, handle multiple projects, communicate effectively with site personnel, and coordinate directly with the Principal Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Supervision & Project Management

• Supervise daily site activities involving structural retrofitting, strengthening, and construction works.
• Monitor project progress, schedules, manpower allocation, and productivity.
• Manage daily manpower deployment and distribute work assignments to foremen and workers.
• Ensure construction activities follow approved plans, specifications, and prescribed methodologies.
• Handle and monitor multiple project sites as assigned.
• Identify site issues and recommend practical solutions to minimize delays.

2. Structural Evaluation & Investigation

• Assist in conducting structural site inspections, condition assessments, and investigation works.
• Document actual site conditions, structural defects, construction deficiencies, and visible signs of structural distress.
• Conduct field measurements and verify existing structural dimensions against available plans.
• Assist in coordinating and supervising structural testing activities, including concrete coring, rebound hammer testing, and rebar scanning.
• Prepare photographic documentation, inspection records, and site investigation reports.
• Identify discrepancies between actual construction and approved structural plans.
• Organize field data, test results, and investigation findings for review by the Principal Engineer.
• Assist in preparing structural evaluation and investigation reports under the supervision of the Principal Engineer.

3. Technical Coordination & Quality Control

• Review and interpret structural plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Communicate technical instructions and construction details clearly to foremen and workers.
• Coordinate with project engineers, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship and construction quality.
• Identify discrepancies between approved plans and actual site conditions.
• Ensure proper implementation of structural repair and retrofitting methodologies.
• Monitor compliance with applicable construction safety requirements.

4. Reporting & Communication

• Provide regular and timely project updates to the Principal Engineer.
• Respond promptly to technical queries, instructions, calls, and work-related messages.
• Coordinate site concerns and escalate critical issues requiring engineering decisions.
• Maintain organized records of site activities, project correspondence, and construction documentation.
• Demonstrate initiative in resolving routine site concerns while seeking approval for major technical decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

Preferred Skills & Work Attitude

• Proactive and resourceful – Takes initiative and anticipates project requirements without constant supervision.
• Responsive and reliable – Communicates promptly and provides timely updates on assigned tasks.
• Detail-oriented – Maintains accuracy in project documentation, quantities, inspection records, and cost monitoring.
• Good leadership skills – Capable of managing foremen, skilled workers, and helpers.
• Problem-solving skills – Able to identify construction issues and propose practical solutions.
• Observant and analytical – Capable of identifying structural deficiencies and accurately documenting actual site conditions.
• Accountable – Takes responsibility for assigned tasks, deadlines, and project deliverables.
• Adaptable – Willing to handle different types of structural projects and changing site conditions.

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in specialized structural retrofitting and strengthening projects.
• Exposure to structural evaluation, investigation, condition assessments, and material testing.
• Experience in structural rehabilitation, steel construction, and reinforced concrete repair works.
• Opportunity to work directly with experienced structural engineers.
• Practical experience in both technical engineering and construction project management.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in structural construction, general contracting, site supervision, or related engineering works.
• PRC Civil Engineering License is an advantage but not required.
• Knowledgeable in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Able to read and interpret structural and architectural construction plans.
• Familiar with construction methodologies, material estimation, and quantity takeoffs.
• Basic understanding of structural steel works, reinforced concrete construction, and repair methodologies.
• Familiarity with structural inspection, evaluation, or material testing is an advantage.
• Experience in project cost monitoring, progress billing, and manpower management is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Willing to work on-site and travel between assigned project locations as needed.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.

Pay: Php18,000.00 - Php21,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Company Christmas gift
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Pay raise
• Staff meals provided
• Transportation service provided

Work Location: In person