Senior Engineer

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Preferred Qualification:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Experience:

Minimum 5 years in Civil Engineering, preferably in housing or infrastructure projects

Organization Background:

Vicharta Samuday Samarthan Manch (VSSM) is a non-profit organization working for the holistic development of nomadic, denotified, and marginalized communities. One of our key interventions is community housing, where, under a Public-Private Partnership model, we develop housing colonies and individual homes.

The Senior Engineer will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and supervising housing construction projects. This includes ensuring quality, timely delivery, cost efficiency, compliance with structural and safety standards, and alignment with community needs. The role involves site visits, coordination with contractors and authorities, and preparation of technical documentation.

Key Responsibilities

·      Lead the construction of community housing projects across multiple sites.

·      Ensure projects are executed as per approved structural designs, budget, and timelines.

·      Conduct regular site inspections and resolve technical or site-related issues promptly.

·      Maintain compliance with safety standards, building codes, and engineering best practices.

·      Oversee quality checks on materials, construction processes, and workmanship.

·      Liaise effectively with contractors, supervisors, architects, vendors, and local authorities.

·      Collaborate closely with field teams and community members to understand and address housing needs.

·      Maintain detailed records of project timelines, budgets, milestones, and reports.

BOQs (Bill of Quantities)

tendering process

·      Submit periodic updates and progress reports to the organization’s leadership team.

once a month

Required Skills & Experience

·      Minimum 5 years of experience in housing or infrastructure projects.

·      Strong project management and technical supervision skills.

billing, cost verification, tendering, and vendor management.

·      Ability to work in rural or field conditions and manage multiple sites simultaneously.

·      Experience in budgeting, cost estimation, and site coordination.

(Gujarati & English preferred).

community-centric development projects

·      Ability to communicate and guide field staff.