Project Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for the day-to-day management and execution of assigned construction projects.
• Prepare, maintain, and regularly update the Project Construction Program / Gantt Chart, including activities, sequencing, durations, milestones, and dependencies.
• Plan manpower, subcontractor, equipment, material, and procurement requirements based on the construction schedule.
• Monitor actual progress against the approved project schedule and identify delays or potential delays early.
• Prepare and implement recovery plans when project activities fall behind schedule.
• Direct and supervise assigned Site Coordinators and coordinate with foremen, subcontractors, suppliers, and site personnel.
• Conduct regular site inspections and verify that works follow approved drawings, specifications, and construction requirements.
• Coordinate with the QA/QC & Warranty Officer regarding inspections, NCRs, punchlists, corrective works, and quality concerns.
• Identify technical conflicts and prepare or coordinate Requests for Information (RFIs) when clarification is required.
• Coordinate technical issues with the Design Team and allied professionals through approved Company procedures.
• Determine upcoming material requirements and submit Material Requests early enough to avoid work interruption.
• Coordinate procurement requirements with the Procurement Officer and verify requested materials, quantities, specifications, and required delivery dates.
• Coordinate with the Cost Control Officer regarding project allowable expenses, budget status, and cost-related concerns.
• Monitor project resources and help prevent unnecessary wastage, excessive consumption, and avoidable project expenses.
• Prepare and submit requests for project petty cash and other authorized site requirements.
• Review and verify site reports, manpower records, deliveries, accomplishments, and documentation prepared by Site Coordinators.
• Maintain complete and updated project records, including drawings, reports, RFIs, instructions, progress pictures, and inspection records.
• Prepare project accomplishment information and progress billing requirements for Management and QS review.
• Assist in validating quantities and actual accomplishments required for project billing.
• Attend project meetings and provide accurate updates on progress, schedule, materials, manpower, quality, and outstanding issues.
• Address client concerns and queries regarding the project and provide appropriate updates within delegated authority.
• Document and escalate client requests involving design changes, additional works, variations, cost implications, or contractual schedule changes.
• Do not commit the Company to unapproved additional work, pricing, scope changes, or contractual commitments.
• Coordinate approved variation works and ensure proper documentation before execution.
• Monitor project safety requirements and immediately report or act on unsafe conditions within delegated authority.
• Lead project punchlisting, rectification, completion, and turnover activities together with QA/QC and the project team.
• Prepare and organize required turnover documents and assist clients with project turnover documentation and requirements.
• Serves as the primary technical point of contact for construction-related concerns on the assigned project.
• Escalate significant schedule, cost, quality, safety, contractual, technical, subcontractor, or client issues to the CEO.

Project Planning & Cost-Loaded Program

The Project Engineer is responsible for the schedule component of the Cost-Loaded Project Program. The PE prepares the construction activities, WBS, sequencing, durations, milestones, manpower requirements, material requirements, and Gantt schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate of BS Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Civil Engineer preferred.
• Construction-site or project management experience preferred.
• Freshly licensed engineers with strong site experience and leadership potential may be considered.
• Able to read and interpret architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and other construction drawings.
• Good understanding of construction methods, sequencing, materials, manpower, and site operations.
• Able to prepare and maintain construction schedules and Gantt charts.
• Familiarity with quantity takeoff, project costing, progress billing, and construction documentation is an advantage.
• Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets and comfortable using digital project-management and documentation systems.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, leadership, and coordination skills.
• Able to professionally communicate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, foremen, and workers.
• Willing to travel and be assigned to projects in Pampanga, Bulacan, and other ZEO NORTH project locations.
• Organized, decisive, accountable, and capable of handling multiple priorities.