CONSERVING DIVERSITYJob Description: Site Supervisor – Ecosystem Restoration ProjectOverviewBotanical Services – the commercial unit from Auroville Botanical Gardens – is expanding and looking to hire a Site Supervisor to join our Project Management Team.The initial posting is for a 150-acre ecological restoration project based in Pune, lasting a minimum of 9 months, with potential for extension. Future projects may be located across various regions in India.Position DetailsPosition: Site SupervisorProject: Ecosystem Restoration & Biodiversity Enhancement Location: Pimpri, Pune, MaharashtraDuration: 9 Months (Full-time, on-site) Reporting to: Project Coordinator / PEMC Lead Start Date: July 2025Organization Type: Ecological Restoration Firm Work Schedule: 6 days/week (Monday to Saturday) Role OverviewThe Site Supervisor will be responsible for the on-ground implementation and daily coordination of ecosystem restoration activities with the designated contractor team.This includes overseeing planting, irrigation, invasive species removal, documentation, contractor liaison, and stakeholder coordination. The role is critical for maintaining the ecological, technical, and logistical integrity ofrestoration work and ensuring alignment with the main client’s biodiversity conservation goals.Qualifications- Degree in Botany, Ecology, Forestry, or a related field.- Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in ecological restoration, afforestation, landscaping, or other site supervision experience with a keen interest in ecological restoration and an aspiration to change career path- Familiarity with native flora of the Pune region preferred.- Familiarity with native flora of the Pune region is preferred.- Ability to read and interpret ecological design drawings and irrigation layouts.- Strong communication skills in English. Key Responsibilities – Ecological Restoration- Supervise and guide planting activities using native species across forests, grasslands, and seasonal wetlands.- Mark and oversee irrigation networks, hole digging, and soil preparation.- Implement and monitor weed control and invasive species removal.- Validate plant species identity and planting density as per ecological design.Key Responsibilities – Project Execution- Coordinate daily field activities and ensure progress meets timelines and quality standards.- Maintain daily site logs and update activity reports.- Enforce health and safety protocols for all site personnel.- Perform quality checks on incoming ecological and construction materials.- Supervise installation of reed-bed and water retention systems.Key Responsibilities – Documentation & Communication- Document restoration activities with photographs and videos.- Coordinate work certification and approvals with the client.- Submit structured progress reports.- Represent project vision and site information to visitors as required. Additional Requirements- Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision in outdoor environments.- Strong coordination and troubleshooting abilities.- Proficiency with basic digital tools for documentation and communication.- Conversational fluency in Marathi or Hindi is an added advantage.Key Deliverables- Weekly and monthly progress reports- Daily logs and photo documentation- Monitoring reports on plant survival and quality- Reports on safety incidents or non-compliance- Records of issue resolution and coordination activities Email: [email protected]