assistant manager

Responsibilities:

Roles & Responsibilities

Conduct Preliminary Site Inspections

One of the site engineer’s major duties is conducting preliminary inspections and studies of a proposed construction site. The site engineer determines the scope of preparatory work that needs to be completed before construction can commence, including the need for access roads and any work needed to clear and level the site prior to construction. The site engineer may also work with surveyors to determine the site’s features.

Direct Contractors

Site engineers manage the day-to-day activities of contractors and subcontractors working on the site. This includes monitoring schedules and progress and ensuring that project elements are completed on time. Additionally, the site engineer may inspect construction to determine whether the contractors are following blueprints and adhering to material specification guidelines.

Develop Cost Estimates

Prior to undertaking construction, site engineers generate material and labor cost estimates. The site engineer examines blueprints and site specifications to determine the necessary materials and support budget oversight activities. They also develop estimates for manpower and determine how staffing needs fit into the overall timeline and budget. Site engineers might present this information to project managers as they consider contractor bids and develop overall cost estimates.

Advise on Operational and Process Enhancements

Site engineers advise contractors, engineers, and architects on process improvements and operational enhancements. They monitor construction and planning processes, looking for opportunities to enhance efficiency or reduce costs through improved operational measures. They may also devise technical solutions to issues that are causing delays and monitor the implementation of these solutions into the overall workflow.

Maintain Site Documentation

Many site engineers maintain documentation related to construction projects, including permits, material specification sheets, and budgetary documents. In some cases, the site engineer files these documents with local jurisdictions, while in other cases they present these documents to project leaders and executives to provide updates on construction processes and project completion.

Oversee Safety Standards

Site engineers play an important role in developing and enacting site safety standards and ensuring that personnel adhere to these standards throughout the construction process. The site engineer may develop site safety documents and distribute them to personnel or make suggestions for improving jobsite safety without sacrificing efficiency.

He also can develop estimates for manpower and determine how staffing needs fit into the overall timeline and budget and might present this information to project managers as they consider contractor bids and develop overall cost estimates.