Site Engineer

Site Engineer – Engineering College
Job Title: Civil Engineer – Campus Infrastructure & Project Monitoring
Department: Administration / Infrastructure
Location: Rajalakshmi Institute of Technology, Chennai
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location Type: On-site
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Civil Engineer to oversee the college's civil works, building construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects. The candidate should have strong knowledge of multi-storey building construction and be capable of independently monitoring contractors, site activities, quality, safety, and project progress.
Key Responsibilities
1. Construction & Project Monitoring
Monitor construction and civil works for multi-storey college buildings.
Supervise RCC, structural, masonry, plastering, flooring, roofing, waterproofing, and finishing works.
Ensure construction is carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, and schedules.
Monitor project progress and ensure timely completion.
Conduct regular site inspections and prepare progress reports.
2. Drawing & Technical Coordination
Read and interpret architectural, structural, and MEP drawings.
Coordinate with architects, structural consultants, contractors, and project consultants.
Identify technical issues and coordinate corrective actions.
Verify measurements and quantities of completed works.
3. Contractor Management
Coordinate and supervise contractors and subcontractors.
Monitor manpower, materials, equipment, and daily work activities.
Check contractor work quality and compliance with specifications.
Verify work bills and measurements before submission for approval.
4. Quality Control
Ensure quality of construction materials and workmanship.
Monitor concrete, steel, brickwork, plastering, waterproofing, and other construction activities.
Coordinate material testing wherever required.
Ensure rectification of defective or incomplete works.
5. College Building Maintenance
Monitor routine and preventive maintenance of academic blocks, laboratories, administrative buildings, hostels, staff quarters, roads, drainage, and other campus facilities.
Coordinate plumbing, civil, masonry, flooring, painting, waterproofing, and related maintenance works.
Attend to urgent civil maintenance complaints and ensure timely resolution.
6. Safety & Compliance
Ensure contractors follow required site safety procedures.
Monitor housekeeping and safe working conditions at construction sites.
Ensure proper barricading and safety measures around ongoing construction.
Coordinate with the administration/security team to maintain a safe campus environment.
7. Estimation & Documentation
Prepare/verify BOQ, estimates, measurements, material requirements, and work orders.
Maintain project records, drawings, measurement books, inspection reports, and contractor documentation.
Prepare daily/weekly/monthly progress reports for management.
Maintain records of maintenance activities and expenditure.
Qualifications
B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
3–8 years of relevant experience in civil construction/site supervision.
Experience in multi-storey building construction is preferred.
Experience in educational institutions, commercial buildings, or large infrastructure projects will be an advantage.
Required Skills
Strong knowledge of RCC and multi-storey building construction.
Good understanding of structural and architectural drawings.
Knowledge of BOQ, estimation, quantity measurement, and billing.
Contractor and site management skills.
Good communication and coordination skills.
Basic knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Excel, and project documentation.
Ability to independently monitor multiple civil works/projects.
Preferred Candidate
A Civil Engineer who has hands-on experience in multi-storey building construction, college campus infrastructure, contractor management, maintenance, quality control, and project monitoring.
Email ID: hr@ritchennai.edu.in

Work arrangement
No