Position Title: Field Engineer – Dairy Infrastructure
Location: District-level field deployment (Odisha)
Reporting To: Project Manager
Role Overview
The Field Engineer (Civil) will be responsible for coordinating and delivering rural dairy farms set up and end-to-end
supervision, and monitoring of farmer cow shed construction as per MKUY scheme of State Govt of Odisha.
Candidate will follow the required standards and regulations as prescribed by State Govt of Odisha. Further
coordination is required for APICOL/ MKUY Go?Ahead/approval, ensuring that works are executed as per approved
layout/BOQ, completed within timelines, within budget, and meeting quality and safety standards. The role requires
daily on-ground coordination with farmers and local contractors, measurement verification, progress reporting, and
issue resolution.
Key Responsibilities
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Take ownership of cow shed construction execution for allotted farmer projects from Go?Ahead received until
completion and handover readiness
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Conduct site assessment and layout marking (set-out) as per approved design/specifications; validate site
readiness (access, water, power, drainage, foundation suitability)
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Support creation and validation of BOQ / estimates, ensuring alignment with applicable local construction norms
and approved rates (e.g., OPWD schedule/rate references where applicable)
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Manage local civil contractors/masons/suppliers for scope, timelines, and quality expectations
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Ensure quality control through inspection checkpoints and material verification (cement/steel/aggregate quality,
curing, reinforcement, slope/drainage, roof fixation, finishing)
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Ensure cost control by preventing scope creep, validating measurements, approving running bills against actual
progress, and proactively managing risks of cost overruns
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Ensure adherence to local construction guidelines and statutory requirements (safety, workmanship norms,
spacing/ventilation/hygiene considerations for animal welfare)
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Capture and maintain geo-tagged photos and progress evidence at defined stages
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Escalate delays, disputes, and quality issues early; execute corrective actions and rework controls with
contractors
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Coordinate with internal teams (field ops, procurement, banking/BC, veterinary) to align shed readiness with
animal induction timelines
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Ensure site safety—contractor PPE compliance, safe storage of materials, hazard control, and incident reporting
Experience
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5–6+ years of relevant experience in civil works execution with strong exposure to:
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Site supervision and contractor management
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BOQ/estimation and measurement verification
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Rural/semi-urban construction projects (preferred)
Education
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Diploma / B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Language & Skills
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Languages known: Odia (Mandatory), Hindi, English
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Comfortable with frequent travel and outdoor work
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Persistence and ownership in rural field execution
