Formwork Foreman for High-Rise Residential Buildings

Job description

Formwork Foreman Formwork Foreman -- High?Rise Residential Buildings (MIVAN \& Conventional Formwork) The Formwork Foreman is responsible for supervising and executing all formwork activities for high-rise residential building structures. The role requires strong hands?on experience in MIVAN Aluminium Formwork , while also managing conventional and modular shuttering for podiums, basements, and non-MIVAN areas. The candidate must ensure safe, quality, and timely completion of structural work floors in a residential tower. Key Responsibilities 1. MIVAN Aluminium Formwork (Primary Responsibility) Execute and supervise MIVAN formwork for: Shear walls and partition walls Slabs and beams Columns and lift cores Staircases and landing areas Balcony and façade elements (where applicable) Achieve planned cycle times (daily/2-day/3-day cycle) for high?rise residential floors. Ensure correct alignment, plumb, line, and level of panels before concreting. Inspect MIVAN panels for dents, damage, misalignment, and coordinate repairs. Ensure proper shuttering oil application, joint tightening, and tie-rod fixing to avoid leakage or honeycombing. 2. Conventional \& Other Formwork Systems Supervise non-MIVAN formwork for: Podiums Basements Water tanks Sumps, ramps, retaining walls Lift machine rooms and terrace structures Manage MS shuttering, plywood formwork, modular systems, and cuplock scaffolding. Ensure correct support spacing, safe propping/de-propping, and structural stability. Planning \& Coordination Coordinate with structural engineers, MEP teams, and bar-bending teams to ensure readiness of all embeds, sleeves, conduits, and reinforcement before shutter closing. Work with concrete teams to ensure smooth sequencing of pour cycles. Plan manpower requirements for carpenters, helpers, and shifting crews. Ensure MIVAN and conventional shuttering zones do not clash in mixed-residential block layouts. 4. Safety \& Quality Assurance Enforce safety practices for working at height, panel lifting, de-shuttering, and prop shifting. Conduct toolbox talks and ensure PPE compliance. Check MIVAN surfaces after de-shuttering for: Honeycombing Blowouts Surface finish quality Ensure slab soffit and wall shutter removal follows structural curing and stripping guidelines. 5. Material \& Inventory Control Maintain inventory records of: MIVAN panels, Wall ties, pins, wedges, Soldiers, props, beams, and scaffolding Ensure timely repair, cleaning, and proper stacking of panels after stripping. Avoid damage, wastage, or loss of shuttering materials. 6. Documentation \& Reporting Update daily progress of MIVAN and conventional formwork activities. Maintain checklists, formwork inspection records, and de-shuttering logs. Report delays, constraints, and manpower/material shortages to the Site Engineer/Section In?charge. Qualifications \& Skills ITI / Diploma in Civil Engineering (preferred) 3--8 years of experience in residential building construction MIVAN Aluminium Formwork Strong knowledge of: Formwork sequencing for high-rise residential floors Structural drawings, MIVAN shop drawings, and pour plans Safety standards related to shuttering, height work, and lifting Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.