Project Engineer

Reca Resort Inc.; Pampanga; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Reca Resort Inc. in Pampanga, Philippines, seeks a Project Engineer to oversee engineering, construction quality, scheduling, and regulatory compliance for luxury resort infrastructure and facilities.

You will bridge design teams, general contractors, architects, local authorities, and resort operations to deliver projects on time and within budget, meeting high hospitality standards. Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, coordinating RFIs, approving submittals, supervising on-site

Responsibilities

• Design & drawing reviews for constructability and compliance
• RFI management with designers, architects and contractors
• Submittal & shop drawing reviews for specs compliance
• Site supervision to ensure construction aligns with plans and codes
• QA/QC procedures for foundations, MEP, and hospitality finishes
• Defect tracking, punch lists, and snagging before handover
• Overseeing specialized resort utilities installations (water, HVAC, pools)
• Testing and commissioning of central systems with operations teams

Job description

The Project Engineer will oversee engineering, construction quality, scheduling, and technical compliance for resort infrastructure and facilities. This role serves as the key technical bridge between design teams, general contractors, architects, local authorities, and resort operations to ensure the project is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to luxury hospitality standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Technical Coordination

• Design & Drawing Reviews: Review structural, MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing), architectural, and civil drawings for constructability, compliance, and functionality.

• Request for Information (RFI) Management: Coordinate with design consultants, architects, and contractors to clarify technical queries and resolve site design conflicts promptly.

• Submittal & Shop Drawing Approval: Review product submittals, materials, shop drawings, and mock-ups for compliance with project specifications.

2. On-Site Construction & Quality Control

• Site Supervision: Conduct regular site inspections to ensure construction matches approved engineering plans, building codes, and hospitality finishing standards.

• Quality Assurance (QA/QC): Implement quality control procedures for critical resort infrastructure, including foundations, guest room soundproofing, waterproofing, and MEP systems.

• Defect Tracking & Punch Lists: Lead mock-up room reviews, identify quality defects, track contractor remediation, and conduct final snagging before handover.

3. Resort-Specific Systems & Infrastructure

• Specialized Utilities Management: Oversee technical installation and testing of specialized resort infrastructure:

  • Water supply, desalination/water treatment, and sewage treatment plants (STPs).

  • Centralized HVAC, district cooling, or power generation systems.

  • Swimming pools, water features, landscaping irrigation, and beach protection works.

• Operational Readiness & Commissioning: Coordinate testing and commissioning (T&C) of central systems alongside resort engineering and operations teams to guarantee seamless transition to guest operations.

4. Schedule, Budget & Contractor Oversight

• Progress Tracking: Monitor contractor schedules, physical progress on-site, and critical path milestones to prevent delays.

• Valuation & Payment Certificates: Assist in evaluating contractor progress claims, variation orders, and field change directives.

• Material Logistics: Coordinate long-lead resort items (imported fixtures, specialized pool equipment, luxury finishes) to avoid site downtime.

5. Safety, Permitting & Compliance

• Regulatory Approvals: Work with local authorities to secure required building permits, environmental clearances, and occupational safety certifications.

• HSE Adherence: Enforce strict Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards across all contractors on the construction site.