Senior Project Engineer

Hongze Contruction Builders Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hongze Contruction Builders Pte Ltd is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead luxury residential construction projects from inception to handover. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and ensure high-quality finishes on time.

Proven experience in Singapore, strong English communication, and leadership skills are essential. The role emphasizes risk management, client liaison, and digital project controls on high-end developments.

Qualifications

• Degree in civil/construction field as stated.
• Minimum 5 years of Singapore construction experience.
• Minimum 3 completed landed residential projects (foundation to TOP/CSC).
• Experience managing projects > SGD 3 million and luxury/high-end finishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction projects from pre-construction to final completion.
• Develop project execution plans, milestones and construction strategies.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Provide regular project status updates to management.
• Lead procurement and contract administration activities.
• Manage client and consultant relationships and expectations.
• Oversee quality, risk management, and authority submissions.
• Mentor project engineers and site staff.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management or related discipline

Bachelor's or equivalent (Preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

BIM coordination tools

Job description

Job description:

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage construction projects from pre-construction to final completion.
• Develop project execution plans, milestones and construction strategies.
• Monitor project progress against approved schedules.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to required quality standards.
• Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Provide regular project status updates to management.

2. Quality Assurance & Luxury Finishing Control

• Establish project quality plans and inspection procedures.
• Conduct pre-construction reviews and constructability assessments.
• Review shop drawings, material submissions and mock-ups before commencement.
• Implement hold-point inspections for critical works.
• Ensure compliance with HongZe Luxury Standard and project specifications.
• Identify and prevent defects before execution.
• Lead pre-handover inspections and defect management.
• Particular attention shall be given to:
• Architectural detailing
• Stone and tile installation
• Timber works
• Metal works
• Waterproofing
• Painting and finishing works
• Joinery and carpentry
• M&E visible finishes
• Landscape and external works

3. Risk Identification & Management

• Proactively identify design, construction and coordination risks.
• Maintain project risk registers.
• Develop mitigation plans before issues impact project delivery.
• Review design documents and identify potential buildability concerns.
• Escalate critical project risks promptly to management.

4. Client & Consultant Management

• Act as primary project representative to clients.
• Attend client, consultant and authority meetings.
• Manage client expectations and communications.
• Resolve project disputes professionally and constructively.
• Maintain strong working relationships with:
• Architects
• Interior Designers
• Engineers
• Quantity Surveyors
• Homeowners
• Government Authorities
• Ensure high client satisfaction throughout project delivery.

5. Construction & Site Management

• Supervise site execution activities.
• Monitor workmanship standards and site productivity.
• Coordinate structural, architectural, M&E, landscape and interior works.
• Ensure compliance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Review method statements and construction sequences.
• Manage subcontractor performance.
• Conduct regular site inspections.

6. Commercial & Contract Administration

• Monitor project budgets and cost performance.
• Identify cost overruns and propose corrective actions.
• Review subcontractor quotations and recommendations.
• Evaluate and negotiate variation orders.
• Track project profitability.
• Support procurement and contract awards.
• Protect company commercial interests.
• Must be familiar with:
• SIA Building Contract
• Subcontract administration
• VO management
• Progress claims
• Payment certification
• Delay analysis
• EOT submissions

7. Procurement & Resource Planning

• Develop procurement schedules.
• Identify long-lead items and critical materials.
• Review material specifications.
• Coordinate procurement activities with project requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and equipment.

8. Authority Submission & Regulatory Compliance

• Manage and coordinate:
• Shop Drawing submissions
• Material submissions
• Method statement submissions
• Testing and commissioning documentation
• Inspection requests
• Facilitate:
• TOP application
• CSC application
• Final authority clearance
• Handover documentation

9. Team Leadership & Development

• Lead project engineers, supervisors and site teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and project staff.
• Establish accountability and performance standards.
• Conduct regular project reviews and coaching sessions.
• Foster a culture of quality, ownership and continuous improvement.

10. Digital Project Management

• Utilize project management systems and digital tools to improve project performance, including:
• Lark / Feishu
• BIM platforms
• Project scheduling software
• Digital QA/QC systems
• Progress reporting dashboards
• Cost tracking systems

Support company digital transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Building, Construction Management or related discipline.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of Singapore construction experience.
• Minimum 3 completed landed residential projects from foundation to TOP/CSC.
• Experience managing projects valued above SGD 3 million.
• Proven track record delivering luxury residential or high-end residential projects.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of:
• Structural works
• Architectural finishes
• Waterproofing systems
• Building services coordination
• Temporary works
• Construction sequencing
• Quality management systems
• Authority approval processes

Commercial Competencies

• Demonstrated experience in:
• Cost control
• Budget monitoring
• VO claims
• EOT claims
• Contract administration
• Procurement management

Leadership Competencies

• Strong ability to:
• Lead multidisciplinary teams
• Manage subcontractors
• Handle demanding stakeholders
• Resolve conflicts professionally
• Make decisions under pressure

Digital Skills

• Proficient in:
• Microsoft Office
• AutoCAD
• Project scheduling software
• BIM coordination tools

Experience with Lark / Feishu will be advantageous.

Language Requirements

• Proficient in English.
• Ability to communicate with Chinese-speaking workers, subcontractors and stakeholders is highly preferred.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with the following experience will be highly regarded:

• Luxury landed houses
• Good Class Bungalows (GCB)
• High-end interior fit-out works
• Projects above SGD 5 million
• TOP/CSC management
• Direct homeowner engagement
• Defect resolution and handover management

Education

• Bachelor's or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Construction: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person