Job Description - Site Project Engineer
Position Title
Site Project Engineer
Employment Type
Full-Time
Working Hours
5 days work week - 44 hours per week
Reporting To
Project Manager / Project Director
Job Summary
The Site Project Engineer is responsible for full site management and execution of assigned projects. This role ensures works are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, schedule, safety requirements, and quality standards. The engineer will coordinate with consultants, contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to achieve timely and successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
1. Site & Construction Management
- Take full responsibility for site management and daily site operations
- Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, and site workers
- Ensure works are executed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, method statements, and specifications
- Resolve site technical issues and coordinate design clarifications with consultants
2. Project Planning & Scheduling
- Prepare and maintain project schedules (baseline, look-ahead, recovery plans)
- Monitor progress against approved schedule and identify risks or delays
- Coordinate sequencing of works to meet project milestones
3. Progress Monitoring & Reporting
- Prepare weekly progress reports, including:
- Physical progress
- Manpower deployment
- Issues & risk items
- Look-ahead activities
- Attend site coordination meetings and progress meetings
4. Documentation & Paperwork
- Prepare and manage all necessary project documentation, including:
- Daily site reports
- Method statements
- Risk Assessments (RA) and Safe Work Procedures (SWP)
- Inspection checklists and test records
- Technical submissions and shop drawings
- Maintain proper filing and document control for audit and handover
5. Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with WSH requirements, site safety rules, and company safety policies
- Conduct daily site inspections and toolbox meetings
- Ensure quality of works meets project and client standards
- Coordinate inspections with consultants and authorities
6. Coordination & Communication
- Liaise with Project Manager, consultants, clients, subcontractors, and suppliers
- Coordinate interface works between different trades
- Support testing, commissioning, handover, and defect rectification
Requirements & Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Civil or related discipline)
- Minimum 2-5 years site experience in construction / M&E / EPC projects
- Strong understanding of site coordination, construction sequencing, and documentation
- Able to prepare schedules and reports independently
- Familiar with Singapore construction practices and safety requirements
- Good communication and coordination skills
Key Competencies
- Strong site leadership and ownership
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
