Site Engineer -Interior company

Job Description – Site Engineer

Department: Projects / Site Operations
Designation: Site Engineer
Reporting To: Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer / Site Head
Location: Project Sites
Industry: Interior Fit-Out / Retail Shopfitting / Furniture & Fixtures

1. Job Purpose

To supervise and coordinate interior fit-out works at the project site and ensure that work is completed as per drawings, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements and project schedule.

2. Key Responsibilities

Site Execution

• Supervise day-to-day interior and fit-out activities at the site.
• Ensure execution is as per approved drawings, BOQ, specifications and client requirements.
• Coordinate activities such as civil, carpentry, furniture installation, ceiling, flooring, painting, electrical, plumbing, glass, metal and other interior works.
• Check measurements and ensure proper installation and finishing.
• Identify site issues and coordinate with the Project Manager for timely resolution.

Drawing & Technical Coordination

• Read and understand AutoCAD drawings, shop drawings and site layouts.
• Coordinate with the Design and Production teams regarding drawings and site requirements.
• Verify dimensions and site conditions before execution.
• Report discrepancies between drawings and actual site conditions.

Manpower & Contractor Coordination

• Supervise carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, installers and other workers at site.
• Allocate daily work to workers and subcontractors.
• Monitor manpower productivity and attendance.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to ensure timely completion of activities.

Material Management

• Check materials received at site against requirements.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of materials.
• Raise material requirements in advance to avoid work stoppage.
• Monitor material usage and minimize wastage and damage.

Quality Control

• Inspect workmanship and finished work regularly.
• Ensure proper alignment, levels, dimensions, finishing and installation quality.
• Identify defects and ensure rectification before handover.
• Maintain quality standards as specified by the company and client.

Project Schedule

• Monitor daily progress against the project schedule.
• Prepare daily site progress reports.
• Highlight delays, manpower shortages and material shortages to the reporting manager.
• Coordinate activities to avoid delays and dependency issues.

Safety

• Ensure workers follow site safety rules and PPE requirements.
• Conduct basic safety checks at the work area.
• Report unsafe conditions, accidents or incidents immediately.
• Ensure housekeeping and proper disposal of waste at site.

Client & Consultant Coordination

• Coordinate with client representatives, consultants and other contractors when required.
• Attend site meetings and communicate project requirements to the site team.
• Record client instructions and ensure proper implementation after approval.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily progress reports, measurement records and site instructions.
• Maintain material receipt and consumption records.
• Prepare snag lists and follow up on closure.
• Maintain photographs and other site documentation.
• Submit regular updates to the Project Manager / Site Head.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Completion of work within project schedule.
• Quality of workmanship.
• Reduction in rework and material wastage.
• Effective manpower utilization.
• Timely identification and resolution of site issues.
• Compliance with safety procedures.
• Accuracy of measurements and documentation.
• Client/consultant satisfaction.
• Timely completion of snagging and handover.

4. Required Qualifications

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech. in Civil Engineering, Interior Design, Construction or related field.
• 1–5 years of relevant experience in interior fit-out, retail projects, commercial interiors or construction.
• Freshers may be considered for Trainee Site Engineer positions.

5. Required Skills

• Good knowledge of interior site execution.
• Ability to read AutoCAD drawings.
• Knowledge of civil and interior finishing works.
• Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing coordination.
• Manpower and subcontractor handling skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel, Word and email.
• Ability to prepare site reports.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and work extended hours when project requirements demand.

6. Behavioural Competencies

• Discipline and punctuality.
• Teamwork and coordination.
• Ownership and accountability.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication with workers and management.
• Ability to work under project deadlines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person