Project Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading geotechnical engineering firm is looking for a Project Engineer who is passionate about the technical and operational aspects of construction projects. This role involves both planning and executing geotechnical projects, developing proposals, and engaging with clients while ensuring site management adheres to safety and quality standards. Candidates with a Professional Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering and at least 1 year of relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Annual Leave

Medical Insurance

Variable Bonus

Learning & Development Opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Analyze tender documents and design cost-effective solutions.
• Develop detailed technical and commercial proposals.
• Oversee daily site activities and ensure timely delivery.
• Lead site crews and enforce safety and quality standards.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Project Management

Cost Consciousness

Education

Professional Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Ms Project

AutoCAD

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/