What is the duties and Responsibilities of Civil Site Engineer?

There are two types of site civil engineer , first job is a supervisory one if he works with the consultant, in this case he needs to make sure that the document in hand is the correct designed and issued for construction , then he will supervise the construction contractor to make sure that work is being carried out as designed and in accordance to standards. The second type , is the execution part where he works with the construction contractor, in this case he has more responsibilities, where he has to adhere to the design document, quality of work, the schedule, safety of the people, costs and more over to satisfy the consultant at a personal level

Work activities vary depending on the type of employers and nature of the project but typically involve:

• acting as the main technical adviser on a construction site for subcontractors, crafts people and operatives;
• setting out, leveling and surveying the site;
• checking plans, drawings and quantities for accuracy of calculations;
• ensuring that all materials used and work performed are as per specifications;
• overseeing the selection and requisition of materials and plant;
• agreeing a price for materials, and making cost-effective solutions and proposals for the intended project;
• managing, monitoring and interpreting the contract design documents supplied by the client or architect;
• liaising with any consultants, subcontractors, supervisors, planners, quantity surveyors and the general workforce involved in the project;
• liaising with the local authority (where appropriate to the project) to ensure compliance with local construction regulations and by-laws;
• liaising with clients and their representatives (architects, engineers and surveyors), including attending regular meetings to keep them informed of progress;
• day-to-day management of the site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and the work of any subcontractors;
• planning the work and efficiently organizing the plant and site facilities in order to meet agreed deadlines;
• overseeing quality control and health and safety matters on site;
• preparing reports as required;
• resolving any unexpected technical difficulties and other problems that may arise.

A site civil Engineer should ensure execution of work according to approved drawings, design and specification. He should also ensure to complete the work within the time limits allowed. He should also ensure the safety measures. 

To watch and inspect the construction and assure that it is done in full accordance with the plans and specifications. 

Review and approve Shop Drawings of equipment to be installed to assure the equipment meets or exceeds the specifications (often done with the Project Engineer). 

Meet with the General Contractor to keep the project on time and on budget. 

Review and approve (or reject) Change Orders (often done with the Project Engineer

Monitoring and follow-up all work progress as per work schedule.Ensure quality of work, material control and time management & minimize of wastage.Capable to anticipate problems and able to provide solution to minimize complexity.

to execute the work according the approved drawings and according the contract specifications

Follow-up project of respect schemes indexed to detect errors in the study if any

Complete of the project in time

Ensuring contractor selection time

Ensuring material delivery on time

Ensuring materials quality 

Ensuring quality of work

Ensuring safety of the project

Reporting and billing