Project Engineer

UNITALENT EMPLOYMENT AGENCY; Kuching; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university campus in Kuching seeks an Administrative position to manage renovation projects and ensure compliance with accreditation standards. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have at least three years of relevant project management experience, ensuring effective collaboration with staff, contractors, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years project management experience in construction or renovation.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Well organized, dedicated, and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, monitor, and complete various projects.
• Prepare relevant proposals and reports.
• Liaise with consultants and contractors.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Planning

Technical Knowledge

Customer Service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Structural Engineering

Registered with IEM/BEM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The position is an administrative position at Sarawak Campus. The position reports to the Assistant Manager, Space and Project Management, Building Facilities and is responsible for areas as designated by the Manager, Building Facilities. The position will be responsible for the following:

• Carry out various projects in compliance with legal and accreditation requirements;
• Plan, execute, monitor and complete projects, within allocated budget and according to specifications and safety requirements;
• Manage renovation projects, refurbishments work;
• Prepare relevant proposals and reports; and
• Manage sub-tenants. This position will also be required to work closely with other staff members on campus.

Key responsibilities:

• Planning, Implementing and Monitoring
• Assist in preparation of required documents for quotations or tenders.
• Assist to prepare budget, execute and monitor the projects to ensure it is in line with project and budget plans developed.
• Monitor and evaluate contractors’ performance.
• Prepare monthly progress reports.
• Liaise with consultants and contractors for smooth implementation of projects.
• Identify any arising matters and provide solution for Manager’s approval.
• Source sub-tenants to ensure services are available for staff and students.
• Assist to source for sub-tenants, manage sub-tenants, monitor and evaluate sub-tenants’ performance.
• Technical Skills and Knowledge
• Able to comprehend construction drawings and prepare tender documents,
• Verify renovation plans or repair work specification submitted by contractors and suppliers are following the guidelines stipulated.
• Assist to ensure that the building health and safety requirements are met.
• Upgrade and expand technical skills and knowledge continuously to support a progressive university.
• Conduct market research to continuously make improvements to business processes.
• Able to specify items required and obtain quotations as necessary.
• Maintain good relationship with vendors.

4. Liaison and Interaction

• Liaise with the relevant government authorities and statutory bodies in complying with the rules and regulations.
• Liaise and interact with other external parties such as contractors and vendors on relevant matters.
• Liaise and interact with internal parties on relevant matters.

5. Reporting

• Prepare and provide accurate reports on relevant information as and when needed by the Manager, Building Facilities.
• Make recommendations to changes in data reporting, where necessary, to ensure reports remain relevant for decision making.

6. Customer Service

Demonstrate University’s Values including:

• Collaborate with internal and external customers to better understand, anticipate and meet the current and future needs of the branch campus university and its students in accordance with organisational expectations.
• Provide accurate information and advise the staff on unit policies and procedures.
• Be polite, and courteous to all members of staff, students and visitors.
• Able to work well with staff members from other departments to provide the best customer service.

: Education

1. Please prepare the following documents before proceeding to number 2.

• Resume/CV
• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Structural Engineering from a recognised institution with at least three (3) years relevant working experience. Master’s degree holder in a relevant discipline can be considered.
• Possess at least three (3) years project management experience in construction or renovation projects.
• Good command of English, both spoken and written.
• Have knowledge on contract management, preparation of tender documents and drawings.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing to develop cooperative working relationships with consultants, staff, contractors and suppliers.
• Good computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Well organised, have good planning skills, dedicated, and hardworking.
• Ensure services provided by contractors are according to the guidelines, quality standards and operating objectives of the university.
• Have basic knowledge on Building By-Law and architectural works.
• Registered with the Institution of Engineers Malaysia (IEM)/ Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).

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