Construction Project Engineer

JTEC CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEC CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. seeks a motivated Project Engineer to join the project team at the site office. You will supervise daily site activities, coordinate with main and sub-contractors, and ensure engineering works meet contract specs and safety standards.

You will read civil drawings, track progress, maintain logs, and support with scheduling using AutoCAD/MS Project. The role requires 1–2 years of construction experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related construction discipline.
• 1–2 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Ability to read civil structural drawings and contract specifications.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or MS Project is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to work site hours (6-day week) and shift work when required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project planning with main contractors and monitor site progress.
• Supervise on-site works to ensure drawings, specs, and safety compliance.
• Maintain daily logs, manpower records, site photos, and progress reports.
• Track variation orders and additional work claims.
• Prepare regular technical reports and propose corrective actions.
• Attend site meetings and liaise with consultants and contractors.

Skills

Reading drawings

CAD software

MS Project

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our project team. In this role, you will be stationed at our site office, supervising daily site activities, coordinating closely with main contractors and sub-contractors, and ensuring engineering works are executed safely, on schedule, and according to contract specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Site & Schedule Management: Liaise and work closely with Main Contractors to coordinate project planning, monitor daily site progress, and ensure engineering works align with the master construction schedule.
• Site Supervision & Quality Control: Supervise on-site works to ensure strict compliance with contract drawings, technical specifications, quality standards, and WSH (Workplace Safety & Health) regulations.
• Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate daily site logs, manpower records, site progress photos, and work status reports.
• Claims & Contract Support: Track, document, and manage variation orders (VOs) and additional work claims submitted to clients.
• Technical Reporting: Prepare regular correspondence and progress reports, identifying site issues and proactively suggesting corrective actions or value-added technical solutions.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Attend regular site meetings, liaise with consultants and Main-contractors, and handle ad-hoc technical site matters as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or a recognized construction-related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of relevant working experience within construction industry.
• Ability to read and interpret civil structural drawings and contract specifications.
• Basic familiarity with project scheduling and CAD software (AutoCAD, MS Project) is an advantage.
• Attributes: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced site environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work site hours (6-day work week) and support shift work during critical project execution phases.