Construction Project Engineer

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

Job summary

JTEC CONSTRUCTION PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to join our site team.

You will supervise daily site activities, coordinate with main contractors and subcontractors, and ensure engineering works meet contract specifications, schedule, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate has a Civil Engineering degree and 1–2 years of construction experience, can read civil drawings, and is familiar with AutoCAD or MS Project.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience: 1–2 years in construction industry.
• Ability to read/interpret civil drawings and contract specs.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and MS Project is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily site activities and ensure safety.
• Coordinate with main contractors and subcontractors.
• Ensure works align with master construction schedule.
• Maintain site records and progress reports.
• Support variation orders and contract-related documentation.

Skills

Site coordination

Communication

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.