United States
Sector
Keyword
Highways Engineer
Civil Engineer
Roadways Engineer
Site Engineer
Minimum Degree in Civil / Mechanical / Transport Engineering
Relevant previous work experience
The tasks a Civil Engineer, Highways and Roads is expected to perform include:
Planning, organizing and supervising construction and repair of roads, including culverts and bridges
Undertaking reconnaissance and topographical surveys to gather information to decide suitable route for road construction
Preparing himself or getting it prepared by Draftsman Civil, a detailed drawing with complete specifications such as width of road, foundation, drainage system, bridges, culverts etc.
Arranging for labour, machinery and materials and commencing work under his direct or authorised supervision
Checking work from time to time to ensure proper consolidation of earth work and prevent sinking of roads
Checking measurements taken by Overseer (Civil) for payment of bill
Inspecting completed work and handing over completed project to client
Inviting tenders and assigning road construction to approved Contractors
Maintaining road making machinery like road rollers, concrete mire, etc. in working order
Arranging road side plantation and their maintenance
Competent in planning and directing activities
Well-versed in preparing designs and construction plans
Proficiency in determining organizational requirements
Knowledge about preparing budget estimates Well versed in regulation of rates of civil supplies and raw materials
Will be updated
Good communication skills
Creativity, pragmatism and rationale thinking
Flexibility and attentiveness
Social and networking skills
Negotiation and marketing skills
Time management skills
Team player and leadership qualities
It is not a desk job
Needs to handle a team of Construction Workers and Junior Engineers
Local travelling is a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Construction companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company Shift system maybe available
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needsMaybe
The job is listed as hazardous or dangerous as per The
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Occupational hazards include general fatigue, stress, anxiety, pressure, unsocial working hours, long hours of travel and work, etc.
Health risks include exposure to construction tools, heavy machinery, dirt and dust, construction site, etc.
For candidates with up to 2 years of experience INR 36,000 to INR 37,000 per month
Forcandidateswith2to5years of experienceINR 53,000 to INR 54,000 per month
For candidates with over 5 years of experience INR 64,000toINR 65,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Growth of Construction Sector in IndiaThe market value of construction sector in India is projected to expand up to INR 11954 billion by 2017. Continuously increasing infrastructure spending levels of the government has made the industry highly attractive among foreign investors in the recent years. The Construction sectors growth is expected to reach 7.5 percent by 2016-17 from current growth rates of 5.6 percent and is expected to contribute significantly to the countrys GDP in the next five years thereby showing its vital importance for the economic growth of the nation. Construction sector is the 2nd largest employer in the country. The sector currently employs over 45 million employees and is slated to employ more than 76 million employees by 2022. This implies additional creation of 31 million jobs in the 9 year period. Supervisory and managerial levels constitute 12% of the total workforce. The Working Group for the Twelfth Plan estimates an additional requirement of 23000 engineers and supervisors in order to cope with the envisaged capacity expansions. Higher investment public as well as private sector growth forecast over next 5 years is 8 to 9%.
Large construction companies, highway and roadway developers.
Mid-sized construction companies, highway and village roadways developers
Highways and roadways construction contractors in India
Towns and cities across India
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Architectural or civil engineering institutes across India
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