Senior Project Engineer

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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Required Qualifications

Education

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

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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.

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Technical Competencies

Strong knowledge of:

. Structural works

. Architectural finishes

. Waterproofing systems

. Building services coordination

. Temporary works

. Construction sequencing

. Quality management systems

. Authority approval processes

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Commercial Competencies

Demonstrated experience in:

. Cost control

. Budget monitoring

. VO claims

. EOT claims

. Contract administration

. Procurement management

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Leadership Competencies

Strong ability to:

. Lead multidisciplinary teams

. Manage subcontractors

. Handle demanding stakeholders

. Resolve conflicts professionally

. Make decisions under pressure

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Digital Skills

Proficient in:

. Microsoft Office

. AutoCAD

. Project scheduling software

. BIM coordination tools

Experience with Lark / Feishu will be advantageous.

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Language Requirements

. Proficient in English.

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

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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