Asst. Store Incharge Construction

Store In-Charge

Construction Projects

Job Description, Roles and Responsibilities

Role Overview

The Store In-Charge (Storekeeper / Store Manager) is responsible for receiving, storing, safeguarding, issuing, and accounting for all materials, tools, and equipment at a construction site. The role keeps the site supplied with the right materials at the right time while minimizing wastage, theft, and losses.

Key Roles and Responsibilities1. Material Receipt and Inspection

Receive materials delivered to site against Purchase Orders (PO) or delivery challans

Verify quantity, specification, brand, and quality against the PO

Coordinate with the QA/QC team for inspection and testing of materials (cement, steel, aggregates, etc.)

Reject or quarantine damaged or non-conforming materials and report to purchase and QC teams

Prepare Goods Receipt Notes (GRN) and Material Receipt Reports

Storage and Preservation

Store materials systematically by type, using proper racks, bins, and stacking methods

Protect materials from weather, moisture, theft, and damage (e.g., cement stored off the floor and away from walls; steel stored on supports)

Apply FIFO (First In, First Out) or FEFO (First Expired, First Out) practices

Keep hazardous and flammable materials (paints, chemicals, fuel) separately with safety measures

Maintain cleanliness, ventilation, and fire safety in the store

Material Issue and Control

Issue materials only against authorized Material Requisition Slips (MRS) or indents signed by engineers or supervisors

Maintain issue registers and obtain receiver signatures

Track material usage against project requirements and budgets

Monitor consumption trends and flag excess or abnormal usage

Inventory Management

Maintain accurate stock records (bin cards, stock ledgers, or ERP/software entries)

Conduct regular physical stock verification and reconcile with book records

Set and monitor minimum, maximum, and reorder levels

Prepare periodic stock statements (daily, weekly, monthly)

Identify slow-moving, surplus, and obsolete stock

Procurement Coordination

Raise material requirements and shortage alerts to the purchase department and project manager

Follow up on pending deliveries and coordinate with suppliers

Assist in planning material requirements from the construction schedule and BOQ

Tools, Plant, and Equipment Management

Maintain registers for tools, shuttering materials, scaffolding, and small equipment

Issue and recover tools with proper tracking

Arrange repair, maintenance, or replacement of damaged tools

Keep records of equipment issued to subcontractors

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain records

Delivery challans, gate passes, stock registers, returnable and non-returnable registers

Verify supplier invoices against GRNs for accounts processing

Submit reports on stock position, consumption, wastage, and pending orders

Support audits and material reconciliation (e.g., cement and steel reconciliation for client billing)

Subcontractor and Client Material Handling

Manage client-supplied materials separately with proper records

Issue materials to subcontractors and record recoveries as per contract terms

Safety and Security

Enforce safe handling, lifting, and stacking practices

Ensure store security with controlled entry and gate pass systems

Maintain firefighting equipment and ensure PPE use

Report accidents, thefts, or damages immediately

Waste and Scrap Management

Segregate and record scrap (steel offcuts, packaging, etc.)

Dispose of scrap with management approval and maintain records

Qualifications and Skills

Category

Requirements

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering, Commerce, or Supply Chain; or equivalent experience

Experience

3–8 years in construction store or inventory management

Technical Skills

Knowledge of construction materials, Specifications and quality checks

Software

MS Excel

Soft Skills

Attention to detail, organization, communication, and coordination

Reporting Structure

Reports to

Project Manager / Store Manager / Purchase Manager

Coordinates with

Site engineers, supervisors, QA/QC, purchase, accounts, and security teams

May supervise

Store assistants, helpers, and loaders

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Stock accuracy (physical vs. book records)

Zero stock-outs for critical materials

Wastage and pilferage levels

Timely GRN and documentation

Compliance with safety and audit requirements

Pay

From ₹23,000.00 per month

Benefits

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Provident Fund

Work Location

In person