Project Engineer

IAQ ENGINEERING (SG) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IAQ ENGINEERING (SG) PTE. LTD. is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee planning, coordination, execution, and completion of M&E works on construction projects.

You will liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure safety, on-schedule delivery, and adherence to approved drawings and specifications. The role covers planning, coordination, review of drawings, testing, commissioning, and handover, while ensuring quality workmanship and compliance with

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing M&E works from construction through testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate and supervise M&E installation activities on site.
• Ensure works comply with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, project requirements and codes.
• Monitor daily site progress and identify delays, constraints, or interface issues.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment and subcontractor activities to meet the schedule.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship and installation quality.
• Coordinate M&E services with architectural, structural, cleanroom, process and other disciplines.
• Review drawings, shop drawings and coordination drawings; identify clashes and resolve before installation.
• Participate in coordination meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate builder's works requirements such as openings, embedded items and penetrations.
• Prepare and maintain inspection and testing records; support commissioning activities.

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for the planning,coordination, execution, and completion of Mechanical & Electrical(M&E) works for construction projects. The role involves close coordinationwith clients, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal constructionteams to ensure M&E works are executed safely, on schedule, within budget,and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and projectrequirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Project & Site Execution
   • Assist the Project Manager / M& Manager in planning and executing M& works from construction through testing, commissioning, and handover.
   • Coordinate and supervise M& installation activities on site.
   • Ensure works are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements, project requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
   • Monitor daily site progress and identify potential delays, constraints, or interface issues.
   • Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities to meet the project schedule.
   • Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship and installation quality.
2. 2. M& Coordination
   • Coordinate M& services with architectural, structural, cleanroom, process, and other disciplines.
   • Review M& drawings, shop drawings, coordination drawings, and construction details.
   • Identify clashes, discrepancies, and constructability issues and coordinate their resolution before installation.
   • Participate in coordination meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
   • Coordinate builder's works requirements such as openings, sleeves, embedded items, equipment foundations, access requirements, and penetrations.
   • Ensure proper coordination of ceiling services and congested M& areas.
3. 3. Technical & Engineering Support
   • Review technical submissions, material submissions, equipment data sheets, shop drawings, and method statements.
   • Raise and follow up on RFIs and technical clarifications.
   • Ensure materials and equipment installed on site comply with approved submissions and project specifications.
   • Support engineering calculations, equipment selection, and technical evaluations where required.
   • Maintain updated construction drawings and ensure site teams are working from the latest approved revisions.
4. 4. M& Systems
   • The Project Engineer may be required to coordinate systemsincluding, but not limited to:
   • Mechanical
   • HVAC and ventilation systems
   • Chilled water systems
   • Process cooling water
   • Exhaust systems
   • Cleanroom HVAC and environmental control
   • Compressed air and process utilities
   • Plumbing and sanitary systems
   • Fire protection systems
   • Electrical
   • LV electrical distribution
   • Transformers, switchboards and distribution boards
   • Power and control cabling
   • Lighting and small power
   • UPS and emergency power systems
   • Earthing and lightning protection
   • ELV systems
   • Fire alarm systems
   • BMS / FMCS / control systems
5. 5. Testing & Commissioning
   • Coordinate inspection, testing, and commissioning activities for M& systems.
   • Prepare and maintain inspection and testing records.
   • Coordinate pre-commissioning checks, functional testing, integrated testing, and system commissioning.
   • Track defects, punch lists, and outstanding works through closure.
   • Support system demonstrations and final handover to the client / facility team.
   • Assist in compiling commissioning records, O&M manuals, warranties, certificates, and handover documentation.
6. 6. Project Planning & Progress
   • Assist in preparing and updating M& work schedules.
   • Monitor actual progress against the approved construction programme.
   • Prepare short-term look-ahead schedules and identify upcoming work fronts and constraints.
   • Coordinate material and equipment delivery schedules with procurement and subcontractors.
   • Highlight potential delays and propose mitigation / recovery actions.
7. 7. Quality & Safety
   • Ensure all M& works comply with project QA/QC requirements.
   • Coordinate inspections with QA/QC personnel, consultants, and clients.
   • Ensure inspection requests and relevant documentation are completed before subsequent works proceed.
   • Work closely with the site safety team to ensure M& activities comply with project EHS requirements.
   • Participate in risk assessments, method statement reviews, toolbox meetings, and site safety inspections.
   • Immediately highlight unsafe conditions or activities and support corrective actions.
8. 8. Subcontractor & Vendor Management
   • Coordinate and supervise M& subcontractors and vendors.
   • Monitor subcontractor progress, manpower, productivity, quality, and compliance.
   • Review subcontractor work sequences and ensure proper interface between different trades.
   • Follow up on material submissions, procurement, fabrication, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning.
   • Verify completed works and assist in evaluating subcontractor progress claims where required.
9. 9. Documentation & Reporting
   • Prepare daily / weekly progress updates and reports.