M&E (QS) Engineer

KAJIMA OVERSEAS ASIA (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KAJIMA OVERSEAS ASIA (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced M&E professional to liaise with contractors and engineers on services, drawings, and specifications, and to attend site meetings with owners, consultants, and contractors for project operation and coordination.

The role covers preparing M&E information for tenders, pre- and post-contract quantity surveys, cost estimation, and budget control for high-rise, mixed-use and healthcare projects in Singapore.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with contractors and engineers regarding services, drawings, and specifications.
• Attend site meetings with owner, consultants, and contractors for project operation and coordination.
• Prepare M&E-related information for tendering of new projects.
• Be involved in pre- and post-contract M&E quantity surveys for project site offices.
• Evaluate price comparison and costing summaries.
• Prepare cost estimates based on technical specifications and prepare costing details for analyses.
• Perform cost planning, estimation, and measurement of quantities for M&E aspects of projects.
• Handle extension of time, loss and expense claims, and related budget controls.

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree/diploma

Job description

Job Descriptions

• Liaise with contractors and engineers regarding overall services.


• Liaise with respective parties on checking drawings and specifications.


• Attending site meetings with owner, consultants, and contractors on all matters relating to the project operation and coordination.


• Prepare M&E-related information for tendering of new projects.


• Be involved in pre-and post-contract M&E quantity surveys for project site offices.


• Evaluate price comparison and costing summaries.


• Prepares cost estimates based on technical specifications and prepares costing details for further analyses.


• Perform cost planning, estimation, and measurement of quantities for M&E aspects of projects.


• Conduct claims, identify variation orders, submit accurate cost implications and spreadsheets.


• Form sub-contract documents and conditions.


• Prepare settlement for final accounts.


• Maintain relevant project documentation.


• Handle matters relating to the extension of time, loss and expense claims, etc.


• Be responsible for budget and cost controls.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.


• Minimum 3 - 5 years of working experience in the Singapore building construction industry with the Main contractor preferred.


• Experience in high-rised buildings, mixed developments & healthcare projects with contract sums of more than $100 million.


• Able to meet challenging work demands and tight schedules.


• Good interpersonal and communication skills.


• Good command of spoken and written English.


• Independent and resourceful.


• Detail-oriented and meticulous in work.


• Possesses knowledge of the industry, construction materials, procurement methods, and regulations. Possesses strong numeracy, analytical and problem-solving skills.


• The candidate is usually stationed in the office or project work sites to perform his/her duties.

Desired Attributes

• Analytical - Enjoy analysing things from all angles and thinking of ways to make things work better.


• Inquisitive – Always staying on top of developments in the industry and keeping abreast of new research and ideas.


• Safety Conscious – Recognise hazards, safety risks, and unsafe practices at the workplace, placing safety as the top priority for self and others.


• Structured and Systematic – Like to work with numbers & records in an orderly manner, and in compliance with procedures, regulatory and safety requirements.


• Team Player – Understand that each person is part of a larger team working together to bring about the success of any project.