Project Engineer

KCC Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd; Muar; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

KCC Holdings (M) Sdn Bhd in Muar, Johor, seeks a Project Engineer to assist in planning, coordinating, and managing property development projects from design to handover. You will help ensure on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality and safety standards while coordinating with consultants, contractors, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes planning, site inspections, progress tracking, and liaison with local authorities to secure permits and approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in property development or construction.
• Experience with mixed-use or high-rise projects is a plus.
• Familiarity with local authority submissions and building regulations.
• Strong design coordination, sequencing, and project management understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing project schedule, cost plan, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with consultants during design and construction to ensure constructability and compliance.
• Support tendering, evaluation, and award of contractors and suppliers.
• Monitor construction progress against schedule.
• Conduct site inspections to verify conformance to drawings and quality standards.
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve site issues promptly.
• Review contractor claims, variation orders, and progress payments.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and company standards.
• Assist in monitoring budgets and cost performance.
• Liaise with local authorities for permits and inspections.

Skills

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Stakeholder management

Construction management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

The Project Engineer assists in planning, coordinating, and managing the execution of property development projects from design through to completion and handover. This role ensures that construction activities are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the developer's quality and safety standards. The Project Engineer serves as a key liaison between consultants, contractors, authorities, and internal departments.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in developing the project schedule, cost plan, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with consultants (architects, engineers, QS, etc.) during the design and construction phases to ensure design intent, constructability, and compliance with regulations.
• Support in tendering, evaluation, and award of contractors and suppliers.
• Monitor and track construction progress against the project schedule.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure that works conform to approved drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve technical and site issues promptly.
• Review and verify contractor claims, variation orders, and progress payments.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, statutory requirements, and company standards.
• Assist in monitoring project budgets and cost performance.
• Liaise with local authorities for permits, approvals, and inspections.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent.
• 3–6 years of working experience in property development or construction.
• Experience with mixed-use or high-rise projects is an advantage.
• Familiar with local authority submission processes and building regulations.
• Strong understanding of design coordination, construction sequencing, and project management principles.
• Proficient in MS Project, AutoCAD, and MS Office Suite.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to work with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, with good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to work under pressure.

Ever since its establishment in 1983, KCC indeed from a small local housing property developer in Muar then, transforming into a regionally well know and recognized property developer. KCC has grown dynamically and staying true to our belief of providing quality homes to our customers.

The company have property development projects all over Southern Malaysia, and continuing its expansion northwards, including Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, and Kuala Lumpur among many other places.

In line with our expansion, we would like to invite qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated personnel to join us.

Ever since its establishment in 1983, KCC indeed from a small local housing property developer in Muar then, transforming into a regionally well know and recognized property developer. KCC has grown dynamically and staying true to our belief of providing quality homes to our customers.

The company have property development projects all over Southern Malaysia, and continuing its expansion northwards, including Malacca, Negeri Sembilan, and Kuala Lumpur among many other places.

In line with our expansion, we would like to invite qualified, enthusiastic and highly motivated personnel to join us.