Job Description
Project
Project Engineer (ACMV)
The Project Engineer plays a key role in managing and executing complex projects—primarily in the Air Conditioning and Mechanical Ventilation (ACMV) domain—ensuring adherence to timelines, budget, safety, and quality standards. The role supports the Project Manager in all stages of the project lifecycle and contributes to technical, operational, and administrative aspects of project delivery.
Project Planning
- Contribute to the project engineering including design, installation, and commissioning.
- Assist in the preliminary design and budgeting for Design and Build tenders, ensuring accurate estimations and alignment with client requirements.
- Assist the Project Manager in the execution of project management tasks, including the development and monitoring of project schedules, coordination with subcontractors, and ensuring efficient workflow.
Site Monitoring & Progress Update
- Conduct on-site inspections, capturing progress data through digital forms, photos, and checklists, and ensure accurate updates to the central project management system.
- Monitor actual vs. planned progress, track key performance indicators, and report potential clashes or critical delays to the Project Manager promptly.
- Coordinate closely with drafters, procurement, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of site activities with overall project plans.
- Support the creation of digital progress dashboards and contribute to automated reporting to facilitate management reviews and improve data-driven decision-making.
- Identify and flag site-level risks, manpower shortages, or material issues early, supporting proactive resolution.
Cost Management
- Monitor costs related to site activities, materials, and manpowerwithin assigned scopes, providing accurate data for budget tracking.
- Support the Project Manager in enforcing cost control measures and identifying potential savings opportunities or efficiency improvements.
- Validate subcontractor claims against verified site progress to ensure accurate and fair payments.
- Report any observed or potential cost overrunspromptly and propose mitigation measures.
Stakeholder Management
- Facilitate regular project review meetings, ensuring that all team members and stakeholders are kept informed of progress, challenges, and upcoming milestones.
- Liaise with subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to coordinate daily and weekly activities, ensuring clear communication of expectations and timelines.
- Address on-site queries from clients or consultants professionally, escalating to the Project Manager as needed.
- Support relationship-building efforts with all stakeholders to maintain trust and foster collaborative problem-solving.
- Facilitate on-site walkthroughs or updates for clients, consultants, or management, preparing necessary visual and technical summaries.
Documentation Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records, including daily reports, progress logs, inspection checklists, technical drawings, and other required documentation.
- Ensure proper tagging and archiving of documents to facilitate traceability and compliance with quality standards.
- Contribute to standardising documentation practices to support organisational knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Support the preparation of periodic reports and project updates for internal and external stakeholders.
Risk Management
- Identify, document, and report potential on-site risks, including safety, schedule, quality, or resource issues, to enable early intervention.
- Support the Project Manager in maintaining the risk register and ensuring mitigation actions are implemented promptly.
- Promote a proactive risk-aware culture among subcontractors and site teams by highlighting potential hazards and encouraging preventive measures.