Project Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION – PROJECT ENGINEER

Position: Project Engineer

Department: Project Execution

Project Location: Kelambakkam, Chennai

Project Type: High-Rise Building Construction

Reporting To: Project Manager / Project Head

Experience: 5–8 Years (High-Rise Building Construction Experience Preferred)

1. Job Objective:

To independently manage and execute assigned construction activities at the high-rise building project in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and the project schedule issued by the PMC.

The Project Engineer shall be responsible for coordinating and managing subcontractors, labour contractors, site engineers, supervisors, and material resources to ensure timely completion of project activities without compromising quality and safety.

2. Roles & Responsibilities

A. Site Execution & Project Coordination

1. Plan, execute, and monitor day-to-day construction activities as per approved construction drawings and specifications.
2. Ensure all construction activities are carried out according to the approved project schedule and PMC programme.
3. Coordinate with the PMC, client representatives, consultants, and internal project management team.
4. Monitor floor-wise and activity-wise progress to achieve the scheduled project milestones.
5. Identify delays in execution and take necessary corrective actions to maintain the project timeline.
6. Ensure proper coordination between civil, structural, architectural, MEP, and finishing works.
7. Review construction drawings and identify discrepancies before starting the work.

B. Subcontractor & Labour Contractor Management

1. Identify, coordinate, and manage subcontractors and labour contractors for various construction activities.
2. Allocate daily and weekly targets to subcontractors based on the PMC-approved schedule.
3. Monitor manpower deployment and ensure sufficient skilled and unskilled labour availability at the site.
4. Conduct regular progress review meetings with subcontractors and labour contractors.
5. Ensure subcontractors complete their assigned activities within the agreed timeline.
6. Monitor subcontractor productivity, workmanship, and quality of execution.
7. Coordinate subcontractor measurements, work completion verification, and bill certification.
8. Resolve site-level coordination issues between different subcontractors and labour teams.
9. Escalate delays, manpower shortages, and performance issues to the Project Manager.

C. Planning & Progress Monitoring

1. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly work plans in line with the PMC master schedule.
2. Monitor actual progress against planned progress and identify deviations.
3. Prepare floor-wise and activity-wise progress reports.
4. Maintain daily site reports, manpower reports, material consumption reports, and equipment utilisation records.
5. Track critical activities and ensure timely completion of milestone activities.
6. Prepare recovery plans for delayed activities in coordination with the Project Manager.
7. Coordinate with the planning team and PMC for schedule updates and progress reviews.

D. Quality Control & Technical Coordination

1. Ensure construction work is executed as per approved drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
2. Coordinate inspections with PMC, consultants, and quality control teams.
3. Ensure proper execution of RCC works, reinforcement, shuttering, concreting, masonry, plastering, and finishing works.
4. Verify reinforcement, formwork, embedded items, and other construction activities before concreting.
5. Ensure inspection requests and quality checklists are submitted and approved at appropriate stages.
6. Monitor quality of materials and workmanship at the site.
7. Coordinate rectification of defects and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
8. Maintain quality inspection records and relevant site documentation.

E. Material & Resource Management

1. Prepare material requirements based on the upcoming construction programme.
2. Coordinate with the purchase and stores departments for timely material procurement and delivery.
3. Monitor material consumption and minimise wastage.
4. Ensure proper storage, handling, and utilisation of construction materials.
5. Monitor the availability and utilisation of machinery, tools, and equipment.
6. Raise advance requirements for materials, manpower, and equipment to avoid work interruptions.

F. Safety & Site Management

1. Ensure all site activities comply with project safety rules and statutory requirements.
2. Coordinate with the safety team to ensure subcontractors and labourers follow safety procedures.
3. Ensure proper PPE usage, work permits, scaffolding safety, and housekeeping.
4. Identify unsafe working conditions and take immediate corrective action.
5. Conduct regular site inspections and ensure a clean and organised working environment.

G. Billing & Documentation

1. Verify subcontractor measurements and prepare work completion details.
2. Coordinate with the QS/Billing team for subcontractor bills and quantity verification.
3. Maintain site records, including inspection reports, pour cards, checklists, and daily progress reports.
4. Prepare and submit daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the Project Manager.
5. Maintain records of approved drawings, site instructions, and technical clarifications.
6. Coordinate with the PMC for work inspections, approvals, and stage completion certifications.

3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)The Project Engineer's performance will be evaluated based on:

1. Achievement of PMC-approved project schedule and milestones.
2. Timely completion of floor-wise construction activities.
3. Effective management of subcontractors and labour contractors.
4. Manpower productivity and resource utilisation.
5. Quality of construction and reduction in rework.
6. Compliance with project safety requirements.
7. Timely submission of daily and weekly progress reports.
8. Effective material planning and control of wastage.
9. Timely resolution of site execution and coordination issues.

4. Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in building construction, preferably high-rise projects.
• Good knowledge of RCC structural works, shuttering, reinforcement, concreting, masonry, and finishing works.
• Experience in handling subcontractors and labour contractors independently.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Good knowledge of project planning and PMC schedule monitoring.
• Ability to manage manpower, materials, machinery, and site resources.
• Basic knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word, AutoCAD, and construction reporting.
• Good communication, coordination, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

5. Expected DeliverablesThe Project Engineer is expected to:

1. Execute all assigned works according to the PMC-approved construction programme.
2. Ensure subcontractors and labour contractors achieve their daily and weekly targets.
3. Submit daily site progress and manpower reports.
4. Prepare weekly look-ahead plans and coordinate resource requirements.
5. Identify and report project delays in advance.
6. Ensure quality and safety compliance in all site activities.
7. Maintain proper coordination between PMC, subcontractors, and the GATEWAY project team.

Note: The Project Engineer shall take ownership of assigned construction activities and be accountable for timely execution, subcontractor performance, manpower management, quality, safety, and project progress.