Principal Project Engineer

A-STAR TESTING & INSPECTION (S) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A-STAR TESTING & INSPECTION (S) PTE. LTD. seeks a Principal Project Engineer CCS with deep civil and infrastructure expertise. The role requires leading project coordination across large scale works, analysing technical drawings, BIM models and EDMS data, and delivering projects from construction through handover.

Candidates should hold a PEB-recognised degree, have 15+ years in construction, and demonstrate strong communication, negotiation and leadership in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience in construction for large scale projects.
• Engineering degree recognised by the Professional Engineers Board, Singapore.
• Degree in the relevant field subject to acceptance by the OIC.
• Completed at least three projects through construction and handover.
• Strong background in project management and coordination for large civil/infrastructure works.
• Experience in reinforced concrete, precast, structural steelwork and composites.
• Ability to synthesise data from CDE/EDMS/Primavera P6 to identify risks.
• Interpret drawings, BIM models, and EDMS to review documents.
• Independent worker with strong team collaboration and fast-paced project handling.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong negotiation, conflict management and presentation abilities; able to prepare executive-level presentations.

Skills

15+ years experience

Project management

Teamwork

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Data-driven decision making

Education

PEB-recognised Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering degree

Building Science degree recognised by PEB (Singapore)

OIC-approved field degree

Tools

Bentley ProjectWise

Primavera P6

Power BI

EDMS (Bentley EDMS)

Job description

Key Requirements:

a. Minimum 15 years of relevant working experience in construction in either of the following discipline: Civil / Structural / Geotechnical / Mechanical / Electrical works for large scale building and infrastructure project.

b. Degree in Civil C Structural Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Electrical Engineering / Building Science recognised by the Professional Engineers Board (PEB), Singapore.

c. Degree in the relevant field will be subject to the acceptance of the OIC.

d. Successfully completed at least three projects through the construction and handover stages.

e. The Principal Project Engineer (CCS) shall have strong technical background, with experience in project management and coordination, preferably in large scale civil and infrastructure works.

f. The candidate should have relevant experience in reinforced concrete, precast, structural steelwork and composite design and construction.

g. Self-motivated and driven, with strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesise data from the Common Data Environment (CDE), EDMS, and Primavera P6 to identify project coordination risks.

h. Able to interpret technical drawings, specifications and project requirements. Proficient in navigating BIM models and using approved Electronic Document Management System (EDMS such as Bentley ProjectWise) to review technical drawings, specifications, RFI/RFA (Request for Information/Approval) and other project related documents.

i. Able to work independently, a strong team player and capable to handle fast-paced projects.

j. Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, enabling collaboration with stakeholders across all levels.

k. Strong negotiation, conflict management, and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate with CLIENT, and other stakeholders. High Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to interpret data driven dashboards (Power BI) and to prepare executive-level presentations.