Resident Engineer (WP28, Sandakan)

Edgenta FIRST Sdn Bhd; Sabah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgenta FIRST Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to supervise highway construction and coordinate with multiple stakeholders. You will support planning and design, review technical submissions, and ensure compliance with project requirements on site.

The role requires a PE registration (BEM) and extensive highway construction experience, with strong leadership and coordination skills to drive project delivery in Sabah.

Qualifications

• Must have Civil Engineering degree with PE registration (BEM).
• Strong site supervision and project delivery experience.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Extensive highway/roadworks construction background.
• Excellent stakeholder coordination and communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in planning, design and construction supervision of highway works.
• Monitor construction to ensure compliance with drawings, specs and contract requirements.
• Coordinate with WPC, consultants, SOR, project teams, landowners and authorities.
• Provide technical guidance to site team and ensure coordination among stakeholders.
• Review method statements, material submissions, shop drawings and design changes.
• Monitor quality, HSSE and construction compliance; review QA plans and safety reports.
• Track project progress against schedule and mitigate delays.
• Verify works and assist progress claims with QS/SOR coordination.
• Prepare project reports, site records and progress updates for Project Manager.
• Support variations, design changes and as-built acceptance; undertake other duties as assigned.

Skills

Site supervision

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Highway/roadworks construction

BEM Professional Engineer

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in the planning, design and construction supervision of highway works, ensuring smooth project delivery and compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor site activities to ensure all construction works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with Work Package Contractors (WPC), consultants, SOR, project teams, landowners, relevant authorities and other external stakeholders on technical and project matters.
• Provide technical guidance and direction to the site team, ensuring effective coordination between consultants, contractors and project personnel.
• Review and provide technical input on method statements, material submissions, shop drawings, design changes and other contractor submissions.
• Monitor quality, HSSE and construction compliance, including reviewing QA plans, HSSE documentation, traffic management plans, safety/incident reports and issuing NCRs or stop-work instructions where necessary.
• Monitor project progress against the approved schedule, identify potential delays and recommend appropriate mitigation measures to the Project Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Verify completed works and support the evaluation of contractor progress claims, including coordination with the QS and SOR on work done and interim claims.
• Prepare and maintain project reports, site records, progress updates, site diaries and other relevant documentation, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Project Manager/Project Director.
• Provide recommendations and technical support for Variation Orders, design changes, project completion certificates and acceptance of as-built drawings, as well as undertake other duties assigned by the Project Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of overall experience, or 12 years of strong roadworks/highway construction experience.
• Proven experience in highway/roadworks construction, site supervision and project delivery.
• Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Strong technical, project management and stakeholder coordination skills, with the ability to lead site teams and manage complex construction activities.