Project Engineer

Job Code: 047/001/144
Industry: Construction / Manufacturing
Working Days: 6 days per week

Job Brief:
Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Project Engineer (Mechanical/Civil) with strong experience in the procurement of heavy machinery/equipment and on-site supervision. The ideal candidate will have a solid mechanical engineering background, hands-on project execution expertise, and the ability to coordinate across engineering, procurement, vendors, and site teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Project Execution & Site Supervision

• Supervise and coordinate daily site activities related to mechanical works, equipment installation, commissioning, and testing.
• Monitor project progress, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and safety regulations.
• Liaise with contractors, equipment suppliers, consultants, and internal teams to resolve site issues.
• Conduct site inspections, prepare progress reports, and ensure compliance with project specifications and engineering drawings.
• Ensure proper execution of heavy machinery installation, alignment, commissioning, and operational testing.

2. Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead the procurement cycle for heavy machinery and industrial equipment— prepare technical specifications, RFQs, BOQs, and evaluation sheets.
• Review vendor technical submittals, quotations, and ensure technical compliance with project requirements.
• Negotiate with suppliers to obtain competitive pricing, delivery terms, warranties, and service agreements.
• Coordinate purchase orders, delivery schedules, logistics, and follow-up to ensure the timely availability of equipment at the site.
• Build and maintain relationships with machinery/equipment OEMs, distributors, and service providers.

3. Engineering & Technical Support

• Interpret mechanical engineering drawings, layouts, P&IDs, equipment data sheets, and project documentation.
• Provide technical input during design reviews, equipment selection, and system integration.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during installation and commissioning phases.
• Support the project manager in planning, scheduling, risk identification, and mitigation measures.

4. Documentation & Compliance

• Prepare technical reports, inspection checklists, procurement logs, and project documentation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant engineering standards, company policies, and HSE guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of procurement, delivery, warranties, service reports, and equipment certifications.