Project Engineer – Painting

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Singapore is seeking a Site Supervisor to oversee painting and coating works. The role involves planning, supervising, and ensuring quality control while adhering to safety standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in site management and project coordination, focusing on client satisfaction and effective vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience in project planning and execution for painting works.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations in construction.
• Ability to manage quality assurance checks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise painting and coating works.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and project timelines.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections and documentation.

Skills

Project Planning

Site Supervision

Quality Assurance

Health and Safety Compliance

Tools

MSDS

Inspection checklists

Job description

Key Role:

To plan, execute, supervise, and ensure the quality of painting and coating works for buildings, ensuring compliance with specifications, timelines, and safety standards.

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Roles & Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Preparation

• Review project scope, specifications, and drawings related to painting and waterproofing works.

• Prepare detailed work schedules, manpower planning, and material requirements.

• Coordinate with project managers and site supervisors to align painting activities with the overall construction program.
  

2. Site Supervision & Execution

• Supervise all on-site painting and coating works (internal and external).

• Ensure surface preparation (cleaning, patching, plastering) is done to standards before painting.

• Monitor application methods (spraying, brushing, rolling) for uniform finish and coverage.

• Conduct daily site inspections and progress tracking.
  

3. Quality Assurance & Control

• Ensure all painting works meet the specified standards, colour consistency, and finish quality.

• Conduct wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT) checks as required.

• Attend and conduct inspections with consultants, clients, or MCST representatives.

• Raise and follow up on NCRs (non-conformance reports), if applicable.
  

4. Material & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with paint suppliers (e.g., Nippon, Dulux, Jotun) for delivery, product specifications, and warranties.

• Verify batch numbers, shelf-life, and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) of products used.

• Ensure proper storage and handling of paints and chemicals on-site.
  

5. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure safe working practices during painting activities (e.g., scaffolding, rope access, confined spaces).

• Ensure painters use proper PPE and work under approved safety protocols.

• Implement measures to control VOC emissions, paint spills, and environmental hazards.
  

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily site records, progress reports, inspection checklists, and material usage logs.

• Prepare method statements, risk assessments, and QA/QC reports related to painting.

• Support in the preparation of progress claims and variation orders.
  

7. Client & Consultant Interface

• Attend site coordination meetings, site walks, and quality inspections with stakeholders.

• Address site issues, resolve painting-related complaints, and ensure client satisfaction.
  

8. Post-Completion Support

• Monitor painting works during defect liability period (DLP).

• Arrange for touch-ups, rectifications, and warranty follow-ups as necessary.