Lead Project Engineer

Bicc; Iloilo City; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bicc is seeking a Project Engineering Manager in Iloilo City to support planning and execution of construction projects. You will oversee technical documentation, coordinate site teams, and ensure compliance with project specifications throughout pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases.

The role requires a strong engineering background, license, and 5+ years in construction, with emphasis on horizontal or structural work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional license PRC in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably with a focus on horizontal construction or structural engineering.
• Proficient in project scheduling, estimates, billings, and construction project management standards.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to advise on-site conditions, construction feasibility, and material alternatives.
• Advise the design team on technical decisions, design options, and their cost implications.
• Estimate, negotiate, and manage project costs.
• Prepare pre-construction documents including POW, S-Curve, Pert-CPM, Manpower Schedule, Equipment Utilization, BOQ, IPOW, SOW.
• Document and organize total materials needed with codes and specifications for order processing.
• Solicit and review proposals from subcontractors and labor groups, assisting with contract negotiations.
• Schedule deliverables and estimate costs to align with budget and timeline goals.
• Select tools, materials, and equipment and monitor inventory.
• Oversee onsite and offsite constructions to ensure compliance with building and safety regulations.
• Coordinate and direct site supervisors, construction workers, and subcontractors.
• Ensure contractual conditions of performance are met.
• Review work progress daily and prepare reports on job status.
• Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve emerging ones.
• Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks; document non-compliant work.
• Ensure proper construction standards and techniques.
• Attend construction meetings, perform site visits, and manage design/construction documentation for schedule and budget compliance.
• Update SOW and maintain construction documents, monitoring contract obligations.
• Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other disruptions.
• Close out the project by analyzing objectives against outcomes, especially budget and schedule.
• Compile a report to evaluate project performance and provide insights for future projects.
• Facilitate hand-over, including documentation of as-built plans, manuals, and post-maintenance records.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Reading drawings

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional license PRC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Position Type:
Permanent

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Project Engineering Manager to join our engineering team. You will play a crucial role in supporting the planning and execution of construction projects, overseeing technical documentation, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. This position requires strong organizational skills, a methodical approach to project management, and a thorough understanding of engineering principles to ensure the successful delivery of our engineering projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Technical Planning and Pre-construction:
  • Review architectural and engineering drawings and specifications to advise on-site conditions, construction feasibility, and material alternatives.
  • Advise the design team on technical decisions, design options, and their cost implications.
  • Estimate, negotiate, and manage project costs.
  • Prepare pre-construction documents including Program of Works (POW), S-Curve, Pert-CPM, Manpower Schedule, Equipment Utilization, Bill of Quantities (BOQ), Internal Program Of Works (IPOW), Statement of Work (SOW).
  • Document and organize total materials needed, detailing all codes and specifications for order processing.
  • Solicit and review proposals from subcontractors and labor groups, assisting with contract negotiations.
  • Schedule deliverables and estimate costs to ensure project alignment with budgetary and timeline goals.
  • Select tools, materials, and equipment and monitor inventory.
• Construction Phase:
  • Oversee all onsite and offsite constructions to ensure compliance with building and safety regulations.
  • Coordinate and direct site supervisors, construction workers, and subcontractors.
  • Ensure contractual conditions of performance are met.
  • Review work progress daily and prepare internal and external reports on job status.
  • Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.
  • Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks; document any non-compliant work.
  • Ensure the use of proper construction standards and techniques.
  • Attend various construction meetings, make regular site visits, and manage design/construction documentation to ensure schedule and budget compliance.
  • Update SOW and maintain construction documents, monitoring contract obligations.
  • Respond to work delays, emergencies, and other project disruptions.
• Post Construction:
  • Close out the project by analyzing project objectives against actual outcomes, particularly in terms of budget and schedule.
  • Compile a report to evaluate project performance and provide insights for future projects.
  • Facilitate hand-over, including documentation of as-built plans, manuals, and post-maintenance service records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional license PRC in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the construction industry, preferably with a focus on horizontal construction or structural engineering.
• Proficient in project scheduling, estimates, billings, and construction project management standards.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.