Project Engineer

KELLER FOUNDATIONS (S E ASIA) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global geotechnical specialist contractor in Singapore is seeking a passionate Project Engineer to support both the planning and execution phases of geotechnical projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of relevant experience and a professional degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering. This role involves analyzing tender documents, developing proposals, and ensuring site management while promoting safety and quality. The company offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Medical Insurance

Learning & Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of relevant working experience.
• A valid Supervise Construction Work for WSH certificate will be preferable.
• Comfortable working outdoors on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Analyze tender documents and geotechnical data for project proposals.
• Develop detailed technical and commercial proposals.
• Interface with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Plan and oversee daily site activities in accordance with schedules.
• Lead site crews and subcontractors, ensuring safety and productivity.
• Interpret geotechnical findings and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate documentation including progress reports.
• Support cost control initiatives through efficient resource planning.
• Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Project management

Education

Professional Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Every day, people around the world live, work and play on ground prepared by Keller, the world’s largest geotechnical specialist contractor. Along with Planet, Principles and Profitable Projects, ‘People’ is one of the four Ps we use to define our Sustainability strategy at Keller.

We value diversity and celebrate individual differences, believing that our inclusive culture helps the business continue to grow as a strong, dynamic and innovative organisation. We encourage all our people to realise their full potential and deliver exceptional performance.

We are looking for a hands‑on Project Engineer who is passionate about geotechnical engineering and enjoys the technical and operational aspects of construction projects. This role offers the unique opportunity to be involved in both the planning and execution phases of geotechnical projects, contributing to proposal development and client engagement as well as driving site operations.

You should demonstrate strong analytical thinking and be able to have prompt, open and direct communications with key stakeholders to achieve project expectations including safety and quality standards. Outstanding candidates should display accountability, commitment, proactiveness and have a keen sense of cost consciousness to maximize value for the Company.

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Key Responsibilities

Technical Evaluation & Solution Development: Analyze tender documents, specifications, and geotechnical data (e.g., CPT results, soil profiles) to design cost‑effective, technically sound solutions for project proposals and site execution.

• Proposal Preparation: Develop detailed technical and commercial proposals, including method statements, preliminary designs, construction sequences, and cost estimates, ensuring alignment with client and project requirements.
• Cross‑Functional Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams (design, procurement, operations) to gather inputs for proposal development and ensure seamless project handover to site execution.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Interface with clients throughout the project lifecycle—from proposal stage to site delivery—on planning, scheduling, technical clarifications, and progress updates.
• Project Execution & Site Management: Plan and oversee daily site activities in accordance with approved designs, specifications, and schedules, ensuring timely and quality delivery.
• Team Leadership & Supervision: Lead site crews and subcontractors, enforcing high standards of safety, quality, and productivity while promoting a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Geotechnical Risk Management: Interpret and apply geotechnical findings to identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies during both proposal and construction phases.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date documentation, including progress reports, site diaries, QA/QC records, claims, and risk assessments.
• Cost & Resource Optimization: Support cost control initiatives through value‑driven engineering, efficient resource planning, scrap minimization, and procurement alignment.
• HSEQ Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards across all phases of the project, contributing to company‑wide safety and sustainability goals.

This role will be required to spend most of the time on construction sites and candidates must be comfortable working outdoors.

You will need:

• Professional Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• At least 1 year of relevant working experience
• A valid Supervise Construction Work for WSH certificate will be preferable
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), Ms Project, AutoCAD

What We Offer:

• Annual Leave, Medical Insurance, Medical Leave, Variable Bonus, Learning & Development
• Opportunities, Referral Rewards & Employee Assistance Programme
• Global & Regional networking opportunities
• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Learn more about Keller's Inclusion Commitment at https://www.keller.com/how-wework/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

Find out more here:

https://www.keller.com/