PROJECT ENGINEER

Industry: Property Development & Construction
Location: Bintulu & Kuching

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and implementing property development and construction projects in accordance with approved objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Prepare, update, and monitor project implementation schedules, work programmes, progress tracking reports, and key project milestones.
• Coordinate and liaise with consultants, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, utility providers, and relevant authorities to facilitate smooth project execution.
• Review construction drawings, shop drawings, technical submissions, specifications, and consultant documents to ensure design compliance and coordination before implementation.
• Monitor overall project progress and identify potential delays, technical issues, and coordination challenges; recommend appropriate corrective actions to maintain project schedules.
• Assist in managing project costs by reviewing progress claims, variation orders, site instructions, and other project-related documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate the submission and approval of drawings, permits, authority applications, utility applications, and statutory requirements necessary for project implementation.
• Attend and coordinate project meetings with consultants, contractors, and relevant stakeholders, and ensure timely follow-up on action items and key decisions.
• Work closely with the Site Engineer and project team to monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Prepare project progress reports, technical reports, management updates, meeting minutes, and other project documentation as required.
• Assist in project budgeting, cost monitoring, forecasting, and preparation of project performance reports.
• Support the Project Manager in coordinating testing and commissioning activities, defect rectification works, project completion processes, and handover requirements.
• Ensure project activities comply with contractual obligations, company procedures, statutory requirements, and relevant authority regulations.
• Maintain proper project documentation and records to ensure effective project control and audit compliance.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by Management or the Project Manager.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Building, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in property development, construction project coordination, or project execution.
• Experience in coordinating construction projects from planning and implementation stages through completion and handover will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of construction methodologies, project coordination, engineering practices, and project management principles.
• Familiarity with Malaysian construction standards, CIDB requirements, local authority procedures, and statutory regulations.
• Strong technical, analytical, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, contractors, authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and project deadlines effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, AutoCAD, and other relevant engineering software.
• Registration as a Graduate Engineer with BEM will be an added advantage.