Project Engineer

Key Outcomes: 

• Technical Accuracy: Ensures technical precision in project execution, reducing construction errors, discrepancies, abortive work and delays. 

• Effective Coordination: Facilitates effective communication and technical coordination among consultants, contractors, site teams and internal stakeholders. 

• Schedule Support: Supports adherence to project timelines through proactive technical planning, issue resolution and progress monitoring. 

• Quality Delivery: Contributes to the overall efficiency, safety and quality of the company’s construction projects. 

• Technical Issue Resolution: Ensures technical queries and site constraints are addressed promptly to avoid disruption to construction progress. 

• Documentation and Compliance: Maintains reliable technical documentation and ensures assigned works comply with approved drawings, specifications and relevant requirements. 

• Handover Readiness: Supports timely testing, inspection, statutory approval and project handover activities. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Technical Support and Engineering Coordination 

• Review and interpret project drawings, specifications, bills of quantities, approved materials, method statements and relevant technical documents.  

• Provide technical guidance to on-site teams to ensure construction works comply with approved plans, specifications and technical requirements.  

• Coordinate architectural, civil and structural, mechanical and electrical, infrastructure and other technical interfaces within the assigned project scope.  

• Identify discrepancies, incomplete information, constructability concerns or clashes between drawings and actual site conditions.  

• Raise and coordinate technical queries, requests for information and clarification with consultants and relevant stakeholders.  

• Follow up on technical decisions, consultant instructions and design revisions to ensure timely implementation at site.  

• Ensure contractors and site personnel are using the latest approved drawings and technical documents.  

• Provide technical input into construction sequencing, work methods and recovery plans where required.  

Site Coordination 

• Assist in coordinating daily on-site activities with contractors, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers.  

• Monitor progress and report deviations from project plans, construction schedules and technical requirements.  

• Coordinate assigned work packages or project sections to ensure readiness of drawings, materials, access, manpower, equipment and preceding works.  

• Facilitate coordination meetings and technical discussions to resolve site interfaces and construction constraints.  

• Work closely with Site Engineers, Site Supervisors and Senior Site Supervisors to ensure works are executed according to approved technical requirements.  

• Coordinate with consultants for inspections, approvals and resolution of technical matters.  

• Support the Project Implementation Manager in maintaining continuity of work and preventing unnecessary disruption.  

Quality Assurance 

• Conduct inspections to verify that construction work aligns with drawings, specifications, approved samples and technical requirements.  

• Ensure corrective actions are taken for identified defects, non-compliant work and technical discrepancies.  

• Review and monitor inspection and test plans, method statements, material submissions and relevant quality documentation.  

• Coordinate inspection requests, joint inspections, testing activities and quality checkpoints with consultants and contractors.  

• Track defects, non-conformance items and rectification actions through to closure.  

• Participate in mock-up reviews, pre-handover inspections, pre-VP inspections and defect-management activities.  

• Support compliance with applicable quality standards, including QLASSIC requirements and project quality plans.  

• Analyse recurring defects or quality issues and recommend corrective or preventive measures.  

Progress Monitoring and Project Controls 

• Monitor actual work progress against approved schedules, milestones and assigned project deliverables.  

• Identify potential technical delays, resource constraints, design issues or sequencing conflicts that may affect project progress.  

• Provide technical input into progress updates, look-ahead programmes and recovery plans.  

• Verify physical progress and completed works within the assigned scope to support contractor progress claims and stage billing.  

• Maintain clear records of completed work, outstanding issues and actions required.  

• Escalate matters that may affect project milestones, cost, quality, regulatory approval, stage billing or handover.  

• Use project data and digital reporting tools to monitor progress and support timely decision-making.  

Documentation 

• Maintain accurate records of project progress, technical details, drawings, instructions, inspections, testing and site activities.  

• Prepare technical reports, progress updates, issue logs and supporting documents for senior management and stakeholders.  

• Maintain registers for requests for information, technical submissions, material approvals, inspections, testing and defects.  

• Ensure drawings, specifications, consultant instructions and approved changes are properly recorded and communicated.  

• Support the preparation and verification of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties and handover documentation.  

• Ensure project records are complete, traceable and readily available for audits, claims, inspections and project close-out.  

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance 

• Enforce adherence to safety regulations and approved HSE requirements on-site.  

• Participate in safety audits, site inspections and implementation of corrective recommendations.  

• Review technical work methods to ensure risks associated with construction activities are properly considered.  

• Identify unsafe conditions or work practices and ensure immediate corrective action is taken.  

• Coordinate with the HSE team and contractors to ensure technical activities comply with safe work procedures.  

• Report serious safety, environmental or regulatory concerns promptly to the relevant manager.  

• Promote safe, orderly and compliant execution of works within the assigned project scope.  

Contractor and Consultant Coordination 

• Coordinate contractors and consultants on technical requirements, site conditions, inspections, testing and work sequencing.  

• Monitor contractor compliance with drawings, specifications, method statements, quality standards and project requirements.  

• Follow up on contractor submissions, technical responses and rectification commitments.  

• Evaluate technical proposals and provide recommendations within the assigned scope.  

• Support the resolution of technical disputes and differences between consultants, contractors and site teams.  

• Maintain professional and results-oriented working relationships while holding parties accountable for agreed deliverables.  

Testing, Inspection and Handover 

• Coordinate testing, commissioning, statutory inspections and consultant inspections within the assigned project scope.  

• Ensure outstanding technical, quality and documentation matters are resolved before handover.  

• Support the preparation of inspection schedules, defect lists and handover readiness reports.  

• Verify that completed works comply with approved requirements before recommending acceptance.  

• Assist in coordinating authority inspections, CCC-related documentation and project completion requirements where applicable.  

• Support post-completion and defect-liability activities by providing technical input and coordinating rectification works.  

Problem-Solving and Escalation 

• Investigate technical and site issues by reviewing drawings, specifications, site conditions and stakeholder inputs.  

• Develop practical technical solutions and coordinate implementation within the assigned authority.  

• Assess the potential effects of technical issues on programme, quality, safety and cost.  

• Escalate major design changes, commercial matters, contractual issues or high-risk technical decisions to the relevant manager.  

• Provide clear facts, analysis, options and recommendations when escalating matters.  

• Follow through on decisions and corrective actions until the issue is fully resolved.  

Team and Workflow Coordination 

• Coordinate the work of Site Engineers, Site Supervisors or contractor technical personnel within assigned scopes where required.  

• Provide technical guidance and clarification to junior project and site personnel.  

• Organise inspections, document reviews, technical follow-ups and site coordination activities.  

• Review the completeness and accuracy of technical and site information before submission.  

• Share lessons learned and technical good practices across the project team.  

• Support capability development through practical coaching and on-the-job guidance.

Core Competencies: 

Technical Competencies 

• Engineering and Construction Management – Applies engineering knowledge to manage assigned technical scopes and support effective project delivery.  

• Multidisciplinary Technical Coordination – Coordinates architectural, civil, structural, M&E and infrastructure interfaces.  

• Technical Work-Package Management – Manages technical deliverables, inspections and follow-up actions for assigned packages.  

• Drawing and Specification Interpretation – Reviews and applies approved drawings, specifications and technical requirements accurately.  

• RFI and Technical-Submission Management – Raises, tracks and follows up on technical queries, submissions and consultant responses.  

• Constructability Assessment – Identifies drawing discrepancies, clashes and site constraints affecting construction.  

• Quality Inspection, Testing and Defect Management – Coordinates inspections, testing and corrective actions to ensure technical compliance.  

• Safety and Regulatory Compliance – Ensures technical activities comply with HSE and regulatory requirements.  

• Technical Reporting and Digital Engineering Systems – Maintains accurate technical records using approved project and digital tools.  

Operational Skills 

•  Technical Planning and Workflow Organisation – Organises reviews, submissions, inspections and technical follow-up activities.  

• Complex Technical Problem-Solving – Analyses non-routine technical issues and develops practical solutions.  

• Technical Issue Analysis – Assesses the impact of technical matters on programme, quality, cost and safety.  

• Progress and Risk Monitoring – Tracks technical progress and identifies emerging constraints.  

• Decision-Making Within Delegated Authority – Resolves assigned matters and escalates higher-risk issues appropriately.  

• Consultant and Contractor Coordination – Aligns technical expectations and ensures agreed actions are completed.  

• Technical Documentation Control – Maintains complete, accurate and traceable technical records.  

• Guidance of Junior Personnel – Provides technical clarification and practical support to less-experienced personnel.  

• Clear Technical Communication – Explains technical requirements and issues clearly.  

• Follow-Up and Closure Discipline – Tracks technical matters until completion.   

Mindset and Behaviours 

• Responsible and Accountable – Takes ownership of assigned technical scopes and deliverables.  

• Analytical – Evaluates technical information and site conditions before recommending action.  

• Proactive – Identifies potential technical issues before they disrupt work.  

• Detail-Oriented – Maintains accuracy in drawings, inspections and records.  

• Organised – Coordinates multiple technical activities systematically.  

• Collaborative – Works effectively with consultants, contractors and internal teams.  

• Solution-Focused – Develops practical and implementable responses to technical challenges.  

• Adaptable – Responds constructively to changing project requirements.  

• Ethical and Professional – Maintains integrity and professional conduct. 

Qualifications & Experience 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.  

• Knowledge of Malaysian construction regulations and standards.  

• Professional or technical certification in construction, quality, project management or safety is an advantage.  

Experience 

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a site-based or engineering consultant-based role.  

• Experience in infrastructure, high-rise or large-scale development projects.  

• High-rise project experience is preferred.  

• Experience coordinating consultants, contractors, inspections, technical submissions and site execution is advantageous.