Engineer Talent Coach (Civil Finishing Supervisor)

POSITION SUMMARY

Role Summary

The Civil Finishing Supervisor will oversee and execute finishing works including painting, polishing, PU finishing, putty, grouting, tile finishing, surface preparation, and minor civil finishing tasks. The role demands strong quality control, coordination with contractors, and ensuring timely completion of finishing activities as per drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site Execution & Supervision

• Plan, supervise, and ensure execution of painting, polishing, PU polish, veneer finishing, grouting, tiling finishing, and other civil finishing works.
• Monitor daily finishing activities and ensure adherence to BOQ, specifications, and method statements.
• Ensure proper surface preparation, material mixing ratios, coats application, curing, and finishing quality.
• Inspect and approve workmanship for painting, polishing, and grouting at each stage before moving to the next.

2. Quality Assurance & Control

• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure finishing works meet architectural and client standards.
• Ensure the use of approved materials, shade cards, and application methods.
• Identify defects such as paint patchiness, undulation, color mismatch, or improper grouting—and ensure corrective actions.
• Maintain snag lists and ensure timely closure.

3. Material Management

• Estimate material requirements (putty, paint, primer, polish, grout, adhesives, sealants, etc.).
• Verify material quality, batch numbers, and storage conditions.
• Coordinate with vendors for timely material delivery and track consumption.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with architects, interior teams, MEP supervisors, and subcontractors to schedule finishing works.
• Plan sequencing of finishing activities to avoid rework and damage by other trades.
• Attend site meetings, prepare daily reports, and update progress to management.

5. Safety & Compliance

• Ensure workers follow safety protocols related to painting materials, solvents, chemicals, and polishing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with site safety norms, PPE usage, and housekeeping.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of painting systems (primer, putty, topcoat, textured finish, enamel, emulsion, etc.).
• Proficiency in wood polishing techniques (melamine, PU matte/gloss, coat sanding, stain application).
• Understanding of tile grouting types (epoxy grout, cement grout) and application.
• Ability to read architectural and interior drawings.
• Knowledge of finishing standards, defect identification, and rectification.
• Good communication, site supervision, and team management skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma/B.E. in Civil Engineering or Interior Technology.
• 5–10 years of experience in finishing works execution.
• Experience working with contractors and interior finishing projects preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Finishing quality and defect-free handovers
• On-time completion of finishing phases
• Minimal rework and material wastage
• Compliance with safety and specification standards