Project Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical)

Taner Industrial Technology; Johor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Malaysia is seeking a Project Engineer specializing in Mechanical and Electrical fields. The ideal candidate will manage construction and remodeling worksites, ensuring quality standards are upheld and projects stay on schedule. Key responsibilities include coordinating with contractors, conducting inspections, and maintaining project documentation. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and proficiency in relevant engineering software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management or construction.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and standards in C&S and M&E engineering.
• Bilingual in English and Bahasa Malaysia; Mandarin a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage worksites for construction and remodeling projects.
• Coordinate activities with contractors and vendors.
• Conduct quality assurance and safety inspections.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Project Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical)

Manage worksites for new-construction as well as remodeling projects, coordinating activities and ensuring that all work is in sync with project goals and objectives.

Provide direction to general contractors, subcontractors and vendors when doing groundwork to ensure that quality standards are being met.

Collaborate with architects, engineers and other specialists, hire laborers and coordinate their schedules.

Visit sites regularly during construction including bid walks, preconstruction walks, in-progress visits, punch walks and closeouts, and attend status and coordination meetings.

Leads and coordinates various engineering functions and operations including Installation, testing, commissioning, trouble shooting, design review & improvement, coordination with vendor.

Facilitates communication among clients/customers and engineers, ensuring specifications, budgets, and deadlines are clearly communicated and understood.

Responsible for monitoring and tracking project progress against the project schedule and preparing overall progress report to ensure that work proceeds as planned and minimizing delays.

Organize workforce for respective work activities and ensure the works are according to drawings, specifications, procedures, and approved design.

Conduct and document quality assurance and safety inspections throughout the construction process, ensuring that the work environment is acceptable and that tools and equipment are in good working condition.

Knowledge of construction methods and technologies and an ability to interpret technical drawings and contracts.

Facilitating change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget.

Responsible for ensuring any changes or variations to the original plans should be properly verified, measured, and approved by the client before implementation.

Reviews work and projects for technical accuracy. Identifying problems with project, taking lead on developing situations.

To co-ordinate all internal & external efforts for proper job execution.

Coordination of all sub-contract works carried out in accordance with the project schedule.

Establishes, implements, and maintains administrative policies, procedures, and standards.

Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders.

Requirements:

Degree in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or equivalent.

Minimum ten (5) years working experiences in project work/ palm oil mill construction project/ heavy machinery instalment and structural building.

Sound knowledge of industry regulations, codes, and standards related to C&S and M&E engineering.

Hands on experience in engineering and project management will be an added advantage.

Preferably bilingual in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Can speak Mandarin will be an added advantage.

Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving challenges.

Familiarity with relevant engineering software and tools for design, analysis, and project management.

Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD, Revit, BIM and Autodesk inventor.

A critical thinker, capable of paying close attention to detail and managing time effectively.

Able to negotiate, make excellent decisions even under pressure and should be self-motivate.

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