Project Engineer

About the role

To support the planning, coordination, technical execution and control of Mechanical and/or Electrical (M&E) engineering and construction projects. The Project Engineer ensures assigned work scopes are delivered safely on schedule and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, client requirements, company procedures and applicable Malaysian statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed schedules, short-term look-ahead plans, resource requirements and progress tracking for assigned Mechanical and/or Electrical work scopes.
• Monitor actual progress against the approved project schedule and promptly report delays, constraints and recovery requirements to the Project Manager / Senior Project Engineer.
• Assist in coordinating manpower, materials, equipment and work fronts to achieve project milestones.
• Coordinate Mechanical and Electrical engineering activities with project, design, procurement, construction, QA/QC, safety, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Review contract drawings, shop drawings, specifications and technical requirements for constructability and site execution.
• Raise and follow up RFIs, technical clarifications, material submissions and engineering queries.
• Ensure only current approved drawings, specifications and documents are used for construction.
• Prepare and coordinate method statements, shop drawings, installation/testing checklists, inspection requests and progress reports.
• Conduct site inspections to monitor progress, workmanship and compliance with approved drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Coordinate inspection and testing activities in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and QA/QC procedures.

About you

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or equivalent (preferred)
• Relevant M&E / construction project experience; less than 5 years may be considered based on competency and project requirements
• Knowledge of Mechanical/ACMV and/or Electrical engineering; project coordination; drawings/specifications; method statements; site supervision; QA/QC; safety; technical submissions; testing and commissioning
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint; MS Project and AutoCAD/viewing tools or other relevant engineering/project software are advantageous
• English and Bahasa Malaysia fluency; Mandarin or other languages are an advantage where required for project/business communication
• Able and willing to travel and work at project sites within Malaysia and overseas when required
• Valid driving licence and own transport may be required depending on project/site assignment