Site Engineer

About BuiltX SDC

BuiltX Sustainable Design & Construction (BuiltX SDC), founded by a Stanford graduate, is India’s first construction firm dedicated exclusively to non-profits. We partner with visionary NGOs in healthcare, education and culture to deliver sustainable, community-centric infrastructure. Our approach—rooted in empathy, technical excellence and local engagement—ensures every project creates lasting social impact across Bihar, Jharkhand and beyond.

Role Details:

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Overview:

As a Site Engineer at BuiltX SDC, you’ll be the technical backbone on our non-profit builds—translating designs into safe, high-quality construction on campus and community projects around Patna. You’ll coordinate daily on-site execution, enforce quality & safety, manage materials and labor, and liaise with stakeholders to keep projects on schedule and budget while upholding our sustainability ethos.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Execution & Supervision

• Interpret drawings, specifications and work orders into daily task plans.
• Supervise foremen, skilled labor and subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality, schedule and safety standards.

Quality Control & Safety

• Conduct routine inspections; document non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Enforce site safety protocols (PPE, scaffolding, formwork checks) per Indian norms.

Materials & Resource Management

• Verify deliveries against specs, manage on-site inventory and minimize wastage.
• Coordinate closely with procurement to ensure timely sourcing of local, sustainable materials.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with local authorities, NGO partners and community representatives for clearances and community updates.
• Communicate effectively in English/Hindi with project teams, suppliers and external stakeholders.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain daily site diaries, progress photographs and as-built markups.
• Provide concise weekly status summaries to the Project Engineer highlighting progress, risks and resource needs.

Candidate Profile:

Must-Have

• Diploma or Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology or related field.

• 3–5 years

  of on-site experience in building construction projects in India.
• Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit or similar CAD tools.
• Solid understanding of Indian building codes, quality standards and safety regulations.
• Fluent in English and Hindi; comfortable engaging with local labor teams.

Nice-to-Have

• Certifications: Site Safety (IOSH/NEBOSH), PMP or relevant short courses.
• Experience on healthcare or educational campus projects.
• Knowledge of green-building practices and biophilic design principles.

Soft Skills: strong organizational ability, problem-solving mindset, clear communicator, and a collaborative approach under deadline pressure.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary:

  ₹4 – 6 LPA + performance incentives

• Insurance:

  Health coverage for self (option for family)

• Allowances:

  Site-stay, & travel

• Learning:

  On-the-job mentorship and skill-development workshops

BuiltX SDC is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.