Project Engineer

WSP Consultancy Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Consultancy Pte Ltd is seeking Project Engineers to oversee major infrastructure projects. You will evaluate programs, coordinate design development, and manage construction methodologies while liaising with clients and authorities.

You will ensure timely submissions, monitor progress against master schedules, and support post-construction activities including testing and commissioning. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and strong coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with 4+ years in construction.
• Strong experience in project coordination and stakeholder management.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate contractor’s baseline master programme to identify gaps and track the approved master program.
• Manage design development works including shop drawings, sample approvals, and mock-ups.
• Evaluate contractor’s construction methodologies and method statements for adequacy.
• Monitor authority submissions/approvals to meet master program timelines.
• Collaborate with QS to evaluate interim payments and loss/expense claims.
• Resolve discrepancies among consultants, stakeholders and contractors.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, authorities and client for interface management.
• Oversee post-construction activities: testing, commissioning, defect liability, and final accounts.
• Assist in managing milestones and deliverables; liaise with stakeholders to meet schedules.
• Prepare, submit and present project status and outstanding matters.

Skills

Project coordination

Team leadership

Technical drawings

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

WSP is looking for a numbers of Project Engineers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• To evaluate and analyse the contractor’s proposed baseline master programme to identify gaps and weaknesses in the proposed programme, and to manage and track the approved master program for the Project in consultation with client and the consultants.
• To manage and assess the design development works prepared by the consultants and contractors including but not limited to checking of shop drawings, sample approvals, mock-up approvals, etc.
• To evaluate and assess contractor’s construction methodology and method statements for adequacy and completeness
• To monitor the authority submissions and approvals by the consultants and contractors, to meet the timeline specified in the master program.
• To work closely with the QS and evaluate claims submitted for interim payments, and all other loss and expenses claims, if any.
• To resolve discrepancies or technical conflicts, which may arise among consultants, stakeholders and contractors, while carrying out the works for the Project.
• To monitor correspondences and submissions and highlight any invalid claim and/or incorrect facts made against client by the contractors, the consultants and any other party involved in the Project.
• To provide overall coordination/liaison and interface with all contractors, consultants, authorities, services providers, client, and any other party involved in the Project.
• To manage the post construction activities, such as testing and commissioning, as-built documentation, defect liability monitoring, account finalisation.
• To assist in the management of the key milestones and deliverables of the project
• To liaise and follow up with all stakeholders involved in the projects to ensure deliverables are achieved according to schedules
• To set agenda, schedule meetings and arrange attendance of required stakeholders and project team members
• To prepare, submit and present project status and outstanding matters related to his role and responsibilities
• To produce records of discussions of all meetings
• To ensure all construction works will not impact or affect the operations of Airport.
• To ensure emergency preparedness protocols are adhered to by the contractors during trial runs or actual emergencies.
• To manage and co-ordinate the handing / taking over of completed works
• Any other duties deemed necessary

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering with at least 4 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong experience in project coordination, preferably in large scale infrastructure projects.
• Self motivated, driven and possess good analytical/ problem solving skills.
• Able to lead a team of Project Engineers and chair meetings with various stakeholders.
• Able to understand technical drawings, specifications and requirements.
• Able to work independently, astrong team player and to handle fast paced projects.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills for collaboration with stakeholders across all levels
• Strong negotiation and conflict management skills
• Good presentation skills