Site Engineer (REBAR)

The Site Engineer – Rebar is responsible for the planning, supervision, inspection, and coordination of all reinforcement steel (rebar) works for a mid-rise building project. The role ensures that rebar installation is executed in accordance with approved structural drawings, specifications, approved shop drawings, method statements, quality standards, and project schedules.

Key Responsibilities1. Rebar Works Supervision

• Supervise daily reinforcement steel installation activities for foundations, columns, beams, slabs, walls, stairs, and other structural elements.
• Ensure rebar works are installed according to approved structural and shop drawings.
• Check bar sizes, spacing, cutting lengths, bends, laps, anchorage, development lengths, couplers, and rebar detailing.
• Ensure proper installation of chairs, spacers, supports, and other accessories required to maintain the specified concrete cover.
• Monitor rebar fabrication, delivery, handling, storage, and installation at site.
• Coordinate rebar works with formwork, MEP, concrete, and other site activities to avoid conflicts and delays.

2. Quality Control and Inspection

• Conduct pre-pour inspections and verify that reinforcement is complete and compliant before concrete placement.
• Prepare and coordinate Request for Inspection (RFI) for completed rebar works.
• Verify reinforcement against approved drawings, bar bending schedules (BBS), specifications, and approved materials.
• Identify and rectify defective or non-compliant rebar installation.
• Ensure proper documentation of inspections, approvals, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC Engineer and consultants for required inspections and approvals.

3. Planning and Progress Monitoring

• Prepare daily and weekly work plans for rebar activities.
• Monitor manpower, material availability, equipment, and productivity.
• Track rebar installation quantities and progress against the project schedule.
• Coordinate with the Project Engineer, Construction Manager, Foreman, and subcontractors to meet planned targets.
• Identify potential delays and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

4. Quantity and Material Control

• Review rebar quantities based on approved drawings and BBS.
• Assist in preparing material requisitions and rebar cutting lists.
• Monitor material consumption, wastage, and remaining stock.
• Coordinate with the procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely delivery of reinforcement materials.
• Minimize rebar wastage through proper cutting, scheduling, and utilization.

5. Technical and Site Coordination

• Review structural drawings and identify discrepancies, constructability issues, and potential clashes.
• Raise RFIs or technical queries when clarification from the structural engineer or consultant is required.
• Coordinate rebar details with architectural, structural, MEP, and other disciplines.
• Assist in resolving site technical issues related to reinforcement works.
• Ensure all revisions to drawings and specifications are properly implemented on site.

6. Safety and Housekeeping

• Ensure all rebar activities are performed in accordance with project HSE requirements.
• Monitor safe practices during cutting, bending, lifting, handling, and installation of reinforcement steel.
• Ensure proper housekeeping and safe storage of rebar materials.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety inspections, and site coordination meetings as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed/Registered Civil Engineer is preferred or required depending on project and jurisdiction.
• Minimum 2–5 years of relevant site experience, preferably in mid-rise or high-rise building construction.
• Strong experience in reinforcement/rebar works is highly preferred.
• Experience in reading and interpreting structural drawings, rebar shop drawings, and bar bending schedules.
• Knowledge of construction methods, concrete works, and structural reinforcement requirements.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in reading structural and rebar shop drawings.
• Knowledge of rebar detailing, BBS, lap splicing, development length, anchorage, couplers, and concrete cover.
• Familiarity with construction quality control and inspection procedures.
• Knowledge of relevant structural codes and project specifications.
• Basic proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform quantity take-offs and rebar quantity monitoring.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling and progress reporting.

Pay: Php30,000.00 - Php36,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person