Civil Engineer

Founded in 1990, The Arete Group has experienced sustained growth and strategic diversification across various sectors. The Arete Group operates in industrial parks, commercial and residential real estate, hospitality, retail, and investments. Each sector is known for excellence and innovation. The company's unwavering values and resilience have guided its successful expansion. The Arete Group identity remains a constant emblem of its dedication to quality and progress.

We are seeking a skilled Civil Engineer with expertise in Microsoft Project (MSP), specializing in project planning, scheduling, and resource management. Experienced in overseeing complex construction projects from design to completion, ensuring timely delivery, cost control, and adherence to quality and safety standards. Proficient in MSP for optimizing workflows, tracking milestones, and managing project timelines. Strong in communication, team coordination, and problem-solving, with a focus on delivering efficient and cost-effective engineering solutions.

Mandatory Requirements

1. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Project for effective planning, scheduling, tracking, and controlling projects across all phases and scales.

2. Successfully delivered complete project cycles from initiation to closure for 3 to 4 projects, utilizing Microsoft Project for comprehensive planning, scheduling, and monitoring

3. Handled projects with a minimum valuation of ₹100 crore, ensuring effective planning, execution, and control.

4. Should possess strong knowledge of site execution processes and practices

Key Responsibilities

1. Create and manage detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project, including critical path and milestone tracking. (At least completed 1-2 projects in MS project from start to delivery.)

2. Project control and reporting – Project planning in MS Project software, monitoring and control, critical path analysis, resource management, cost management, baseline management, issue management, look ahead schedules, schedule crashing if it is getting delayed.

3. Managing communications and interactions with various internal stakeholders to meet the project requirements that includes safety, Engineering, Quality, supply chain, site execution team and payment follow up with finance and accounts and with external stakeholders like OEM, contractors and preparation and circulation of MOM.

4. Tracking project progress against planned timelines and budgets, identifying any deviation and implementing corrective actions.

5. Prepare MIS and circulate MIS to all the relevant internal stakeholders and escalate to project head as needed, providing regular updates to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments and progress.

6. Assist in organising project meetings, including scheduling, preparing agendas and recording meeting minutes.

7. Maintain accurate records of project documentation, including RFI logs, submittals, and change orders.

8. Maintain digital records and documentation in line with company protocols and regulatory requirements.

9. Coordination between the construction site and the design office for the design and drawing issues.

Goal Specialisation:

· Project Scheduling and Timelines.

· Cost Control and Budget Monitoring

· Stake Holder communications

· Document and Permit Management

· Quality and safety compliance

· Risk Identification and Mitigation

· Reporting and Progress Tracking

· Well experience in MS Project Software.

Behavioural skills required for the job.

· Communication - Clear, concise verbal and written communication with all stakeholders.

· Organizational Skills - Strong time management to juggle multiple tasks, documents, and schedules.

· Problem Solving - Quick thinking to resolve on-site issues without delaying the schedule.

· Teamwork and Collaboration - Works well with field crews, engineers, architects, and clients.

· Adaptability - Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-changing construction environment.

· Attention to Detail - Accuracy in managing documents, plans, and schedules.

· Leadership (without authority) - Influences subcontractors and site workers to stay on task and meet deadlines

· Emotional Intelligence - Stays calm under pressure and maintains professional demeanor.

· Accountability - Owns tasks and follows through without constant supervision.

· Conflict Resolution - Mediates disputes between stakeholders effectively."