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