Job Description: Civil Foreman
Job Title: Civil Foreman
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and responsible Civil Foreman to supervise daily construction activities, manage site workers, and ensure that civil works are completed according to approved drawings, project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. The candidate will coordinate with site engineers, contractors, and workers to ensure efficient execution of work within the project schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily civil construction activities at the project site.
- Allocate tasks to masons, carpenters, steel fixers, helpers, and other workers.
- Ensure construction work is carried out according to approved drawings and instructions from the Site Engineer.
- Monitor activities such as excavation, concreting, masonry, plastering, flooring, and finishing works.
- Check the quality of workmanship and ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Monitor daily manpower requirements and maintain worker attendance records.
- Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available before starting work.
- Coordinate with the storekeeper and purchase team for material requirements.
- Monitor material consumption and minimize wastage.
- Read and interpret basic construction drawings, dimensions, and levels.
- Coordinate with subcontractors and other site teams to avoid delays.
- Monitor daily work progress and report updates to the Site Engineer or Project Manager.
- Identify site problems and report technical issues, delays, and material shortages.
- Ensure workers follow safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Maintain cleanliness, housekeeping, and safe working conditions at the site.
- Assist with site inspections, measurements, and quantity verification.
- Ensure work is completed within the agreed schedule and required quality standards.
Qualifications
- SSLC, Plus Two, ITI, or Diploma in Civil Engineering is preferred.
- Relevant experience in civil construction and site supervision is an advantage.
- Practical knowledge of construction methods, materials, and site activities is required.
- Ability to read and understand basic civil drawings is preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong leadership and manpower management skills.
- Good knowledge of civil construction activities.
- Ability to interpret drawings, measurements, and levels.
- Good communication and coordination skills.
- Knowledge of construction materials and their proper usage.
- Ability to manage multiple site activities and meet deadlines.
- Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Awareness of construction safety procedures and quality standards.
- Willingness to work at project sites as required.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in residential, commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of concreting, reinforcement, formwork, masonry, and finishing works.
- Experience coordinating with engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
- Familiarity with daily progress reports, material requests, and site measurements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timely completion of assigned construction activities.
- Quality of workmanship and compliance with drawings.
- Effective utilization of manpower and materials.
- Reduction of material wastage and rework.
- Compliance with site safety requirements.
- Accurate reporting of daily work progress.
- Effective coordination with the project team.
