Project Enginer

WSP; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to oversee contractor activities and manage project milestones. The ideal candidate must possess a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and have at least 4 years of experience in large scale infrastructure projects. Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills are essential for this role, which manages critical construction processes without disrupting operations.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Strong experience in large scale infrastructure projects.
• Able to understand technical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage contractor's proposed baseline master programme.
• Manage and assess design development works prepared by consultants.
• Monitor authority submissions and approvals to meet timelines.

Skills

Project coordination

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Conflict management skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Project Engineer

Join WSP as a Project Engineer.

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 programme 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 programme.
• 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 the role and responsibilities.
• To produce records of discussions of all meetings.
• To ensure all construction works will not impact or affect the operations of the Airport.
• To ensure emergency preparedness protocols are adhered to by the contractors during trial runs or actual emergencies.
• To manage and coordinate the handing/taking over of completed works including the ground improvement works carried out by Ministry of Transport.
• Any other duties deemed necessary.

Requirements

• 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, a strong 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.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Professional Services

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