Mechanical Project Engineer

KINGSFORCE MANAGEMENT SERVICES PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to manage mechanical engineering projects from inception to completion. The ideal candidate should possess a degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering, with over 5 years of relevant experience in project engineering within the EPC discipline. Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for overseas assignments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in project engineering role.
• Proven track record of managing projects from engineering to completion.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct vendor workshops and site inspections.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervision

Project Management

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor of Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Responsibilities

• Manage & oversee Mechanical Engineering projects from the basic/detail engineering to the commissioning and completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Review project requirements, contractor specifications and drawings in liaison with the project team.
• Develop and implement project execution plans, resources allocation and management, and risk management strategies.
• Provide an on-site engineering service between contractor and internal project team to maintain control of construction including site safety, supervision, and safe work permit coordination.
• Review technical problems arising during construction, ensuring significant matters are formally resolved between contractors and internal project team.
• Report to project manager and liaise with other discipline engineers to ensure proper coordination and interface among different disciplines.
• Ensure that pertaining engineering activities are carried out in accordance with project requirements & specifications.
• Investigate variation order and make recommendations for resolution.
• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams, including project management, discipline engineers, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, including consultants, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
• Conduct vendor workshop and/ or construction site visits and inspections to monitor progress and identify potential issues.
• Develop and review project reports, including status updates, budget reports and technical documentation.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Any other duties assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Degree in Bachelor of Chemical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project engineering role, preferably in a mechanical engineering discipline of EPC of chemical process plant
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from the detail engineering, construction, commissioning, start-up, and completion hand-over.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles, codes (ASME/ API/ TEMA), and standards (local – Singapore Standard Code of Practice & international)
• Excellent leadership, communication, supervision, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently & effectively in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in project management tools, such MS Project or similar software.
• Possess relevant digital skills to collect, analyze and visualize data such as Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Power BI, SQL.
• Strong problem solving, organizational skills, time-management, and analytical skills.
• Willingness to work beyond normal working hours if needed.
• Willing to be posted oversea for long term assignment.