Railway_Junior Project Engineer / Assistant Project Manager

Salary: ₱34,000 – ₱40,000 per month

WE ARE HIRING

Junior Project Engineer (PM Assistant)

Project Management, Contracts & Railway Telecommunications

1. Job Overview

We are looking for a highly capable and motivated Junior Project Engineer (PM Assistant) to support the Project Manager in overall project management, construction coordination, contract administration, cost control, and technical activities for the MRT-7 Railway Telecommunications Systems Project.

The selected candidate will be involved not only in engineering and construction activities but also in important commercial and contractual matters, including Variation Orders (VO), Extension of Time (EOT), progress claims, and contract-related documentation.

Previous railway or contract management experience is not mandatory. However, candidates must demonstrate strong analytical thinking, quick learning ability, problem-solving skills, and a high level of responsibility.

We value intelligence, execution capability, initiative, and growth potential more than years of experience.

2. Key Responsibilities

1. Project Management Support

• Assist the Project Manager in overall project planning, execution, monitoring, and coordination.

• Monitor project schedules, construction progress, and key milestones.

• Track outstanding issues, pending activities, and follow-up actions.

• Identify potential project delays and risks and assist in developing corrective actions.

2. Contract Administration & Commercial Management (Key Responsibility)

• Assist in reviewing and understanding project contracts, scope of work (SOW), and contractual obligations.

• Support the preparation, evaluation, and management of Variation Orders (VO).

• Assist in identifying additional works, scope changes, and potential contractual claims.

• Prepare supporting documents, cost breakdowns, and justifications for additional work claims.

• Assist in preparing and managing Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and supporting documentation.

• Support progress billing, payment claims, and quantity verification.

• Monitor contract-related issues, commercial risks, and outstanding claims.

• Draft and review contractual correspondence, official letters, and responses to clients and subcontractors.

• Maintain proper records of instructions, changes, delays, and other events that may affect project costs or contractual obligations.

• Coordinate with the Project Manager, clients, main contractors, and subcontractors on contractual and commercial matters.

3. Site Construction and Manpower Management

• Monitor telecommunications system installation activities and construction progress.

• Coordinate with site engineers, installation teams, and subcontractors.

• Assist in manpower allocation, work scheduling, and resource management.

• Verify actual site progress against approved schedules and project requirements.

4. Technical and Testing Support

• Assist in reviewing technical drawings, specifications, and installation requirements.

• Support telecommunications system installation, inspection, testing, and commissioning activities.

• Identify technical issues and assist in developing practical solutions.

• Coordinate technical requirements and outstanding issues with relevant parties.

5. Project Documentation and Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.

• Maintain project schedules, task lists, and issue-tracking records.

• Prepare meeting minutes and follow up on agreed action items.

• Organize technical, contractual, and commercial documents.

• Ensure proper documentation and traceability of project decisions, instructions, and changes.

6. Internal and External Coordination

• Assist in coordinating with clients, main contractors, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• Attend project coordination meetings and follow up on required actions.

• Communicate project issues clearly and professionally.

• Support the Project Manager in resolving technical, operational, and contractual issues.

3. Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

• Fresh graduates or applicants with up to 3 years of experience are welcome.

• Basic understanding of engineering, construction, telecommunications, or project management.

• Strong analytical, numerical, and logical thinking skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Good written and verbal English communication skills.

• Ability to prepare reports, organize information, and handle project documentation.

• Willingness to learn contract administration, cost estimation, Variation Orders, and project claims.

• Willingness to work at project sites and handle multiple responsibilities.

4. Preferred Skills and Personal Attributes

We value individual capabilities and growth potential more than professional experience.

We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate the following qualities:

• Quick Learning Ability: Able to understand new concepts, technical requirements, and contractual matters quickly.

• Strong Analytical and Logical Thinking: Capable of analyzing technical, financial, and contractual information accurately.

• Excellent Execution Skills: Able to complete assigned tasks accurately, efficiently, and on time.

• Proactive Work Attitude: Takes initiative and works independently without constant supervision.

• Problem-Solving Ability: Identifies problems, evaluates alternatives, and proposes practical solutions.

• Strong Sense of Responsibility: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through until completion.

• Attention to Detail: Able to identify discrepancies in documents, quantities, costs, and contractual requirements.

• Organizational Skills: Able to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines effectively.

• Effective Communication: Able to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.

5. Training and Career Development

The selected candidate will work directly with the Project Manager and gain hands-on experience in:

• Railway telecommunications systems and engineering.

• Project planning, scheduling, and construction management.

• Contract administration and commercial management.

• Variation Orders (VO), Extension of Time (EOT), and contractual claims.

• Cost estimation, progress billing, and payment management.

• Technical coordination, quality control, testing, and commissioning.

• Client and subcontractor coordination.

• Overall project operations and management.

This position is not intended to be merely an administrative or technical support role.

Our goal is to develop a well-rounded Project Leader (PL) and future Project Manager (PM) who can independently manage technical, operational, contractual, and commercial aspects of a project.

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply. Previous experience is not our top priority. We are looking for someone who learns quickly, thinks independently, takes initiative, pays attention to details, and gets things done.