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Job Summary
The Project Engineer is responsible for the planning,coordination, execution, and completion of Mechanical & Electrical(M&E) works for construction projects. The role involves close coordinationwith clients, consultants, subcontractors, vendors, and internal constructionteams to ensure M&E works are executed safely, on schedule, within budget,and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and projectrequirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project & Site Execution
- Assist the Project Manager / M&E Manager in planning and executing M&E works from construction through testing, commissioning, and handover.
- Coordinate and supervise M&E installation activities on site.
- Ensure works are carried out according to approved drawings, specifications, method statements, project requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
- Monitor daily site progress and identify potential delays, constraints, or interface issues.
- Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and subcontractor activities to meet the project schedule.
- Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship and installation quality.
2. M&E Coordination
- Coordinate M&E services with architectural, structural, cleanroom, process, and other disciplines.
- Review M&E drawings, shop drawings, coordination drawings, and construction details.
- Identify clashes, discrepancies, and constructability issues and coordinate their resolution before installation.
- Participate in coordination meetings with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Coordinate builder's works requirements such as openings, sleeves, embedded items, equipment foundations, access requirements, and penetrations.
- Ensure proper coordination of ceiling services and congested M&E areas.
3. Technical & Engineering Support
- Review technical submissions, material submissions, equipment data sheets, shop drawings, and method statements.
- Raise and follow up on RFIs and technical clarifications.
- Ensure materials and equipment installed on site comply with approved submissions and project specifications.
- Support engineering calculations, equipment selection, and technical evaluations where required.
- Maintain updated construction drawings and ensure site teams are working from the latest approved revisions.
4. M&E Systems
The Project Engineer may be required to coordinate systemsincluding, but not limited to:
Mechanical
- HVAC and ventilation systems
- Chilled water systems
- Process cooling water
- Exhaust systems
- Cleanroom HVAC and environmental control
- Compressed air and process utilities
- Plumbing and sanitary systems
- Fire protection systems
Electrical
- LV electrical distribution
- Transformers, switchboards and distribution boards
- Power and control cabling
- Lighting and small power
- UPS and emergency power systems
- Earthing and lightning protection
- ELV systems
- Fire alarm systems
- BMS / FMCS / control systems
5. Testing & Commissioning
- Coordinate inspection, testing, and commissioning activities for M&E systems.
- Prepare and maintain inspection and testing records.
- Coordinate pre-commissioning checks, functional testing, integrated testing, and system commissioning.
- Track defects, punch lists, and outstanding works through closure.
- Support system demonstrations and final handover to the client / facility team.
- Assist in compiling commissioning records, O&M manuals, warranties, certificates, and handover documentation.
6. Project Planning & Progress
- Assist in preparing and updating M&E work schedules.
- Monitor actual progress against the approved construction programme.
- Prepare short-term look-ahead schedules and identify upcoming work fronts and constraints.
- Coordinate material and equipment delivery schedules with procurement and subcontractors.
- Highlight potential delays and propose mitigation / recovery actions.
7. Quality & Safety
- Ensure all M&E works comply with project QA/QC requirements.
- Coordinate inspections with QA/QC personnel, consultants, and clients.
- Ensure inspection requests and relevant documentation are completed before subsequent works proceed.
- Work closely with the site safety team to ensure M&E activities comply with project EHS requirements.
- Participate in risk assessments, method statement reviews, toolbox meetings, and site safety inspections.
- Immediately highlight unsafe conditions or activities and support corrective actions.
8. Subcontractor & Vendor Management
- Coordinate and supervise M&E subcontractors and vendors.
- Monitor subcontractor progress, manpower, productivity, quality, and compliance.
- Review subcontractor work sequences and ensure proper interface between different trades.
- Follow up on material submissions, procurement, fabrication, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Verify completed works and assist in evaluating subcontractor progress claims where required.
9. Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare daily / weekly progress updates and reports.
- Maintain records of drawings, RFIs, technical submissions, inspections, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Track M&E outstanding issues and ensure timely closure.
- Assist in preparing as-built drawings and project handover documentation.
- Maintain proper documentation and records throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or equivalent.
- Preferably 2–5 years of relevant experience in M&E construction, building services, industrial, semiconductor, cleanroom, or high-tech facility projects.
- Fresh graduates with strong technical fundamentals may also be considered for junior positions.
- Good understanding of M&E installation and construction practices.
- Able to read and interpret M&E drawings, specifications, schematics, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office is required.
- Experience with BIM / Revit / Navisworks will be an advantage.
- Familiarity with project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project or Primavera will be an advantage.
- Knowledge of Singapore construction practices, codes, authority requirements, and workplace safety requirements will be an advantage.
- Experience in semiconductor, cleanroom, data centre, pharmaceutical, or other high-tech projects will be highly advantageous.
Key Competencies
- Strong technical and problem-solving ability
- Good M&E coordination skills
- Strong site execution and follow-up
- Able to work in a fast-paced project environment
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to coordinate effectively with multiple trades and stakeholders
- Detail-oriented with good documentation discipline
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Safety and quality conscious
- Able to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary project team
