Project Engineer (Civil & Structural - residential)

Gafis; Klang City; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Klang City is seeking a Project Engineer to manage daily engineering and site activities for residential building projects. Responsibilities include coordinating with various stakeholders, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, has over 5 years of experience in the field, and possesses strong problem-solving and communication skills. This on-site role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in residential or building construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Familiar with site safety regulations and quality control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage daily engineering activities for residential construction projects.
• Monitor site progress, manpower, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

Skills

Construction methods knowledge

Coordination skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

GAFIS (M) Sdn Bhd was incorporated on 25 March 2002. Fully committed, Gafis, with a mission to be a key player of contracting works during its early years, currently strives to provide total customer satisfaction by delivering projects on time with good workmanship and total reliability.

The Project Engineer is responsible for coordinating and managing daily engineering and site activities for new residential building construction projects, ensuring works are executed according to approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, safety requirements, and project schedule.

You will play an important role, including:

Assist the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and executing construction activities for new residential housing projects.

Coordinate site works with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Review and implement approved construction drawings, specifications, and method statements.

Monitor site progress, manpower, materials, and equipment to ensure works follow the project schedule.

Supervise structural, architectural, and infrastructure works on site.

Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental (SHE / QHSE) requirements.

Identify technical issues on site and propose solutions to the Project Manager.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

Assist in inspection works, quality checks, and consultant / authority inspections.

Verify work done for progress claims and variation works.

Maintain proper site records, drawings, and technical documentation.

Attend meetings.

To succeed in this role, we will need you to have:

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

Minimum 5 years of experience in residential or building construction projects.

Knowledge of construction methods for housing, infrastructure, and building works.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

Good coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Familiar with site safety regulations and quality control procedures.

Willing to be based on-site.

Preferred / Added Skills

Experience in landed residential projects (double-storey houses).

Familiar with local authority submission and inspection processes.

Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Project, or similar software.

Able to work independently with minimal supervision.