Senior Project Engineer

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