Senior Project Engineer - LSS
Petaling JayaOn-siteContract
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Senior Project Engineer overseeing planning, engineering coordination, procurement, construction oversight, budget and cost control, stakeholder communication, risk management, QA/QC and safety, and commissioning/handover for projects in Malaysia.
About this role
- Project Planning and Execution:
- Assist the Project Manager in developing the overall project execution plan, schedules, and milestones.
- Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Ensure engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities are aligned with project objectives and timelines.
- Engineering Coordination:
- Oversee and coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering activities to ensure deliverables are on time and meet project requirements.
- Review and approve engineering documents, designs, and drawings for compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards.
- Resolve technical issues, provide guidance, and interface with design teams and consultants.
- Procurement and Vendor Management:
- Collaborate with procurement teams to specify material and equipment requirements.
- Review vendor/subcontractor proposals and technical documentation for compliance with project needs.
- Ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials as per project timelines.
- Construction Oversight:
- Monitor and coordinate construction activities to ensure they adhere to SHE plan, project plans, drawings, and specifications.
- Address site technical queries, resolve issues, and provide necessary approvals to maintain progress.
- Conduct site visits and inspections to ensure work quality, compliance, and safety.
- Budget and Cost Control:
- Assist in preparing and monitoring the project budget and controlling costs.
- Identify potential cost overruns, changes, or additional works, and ensure timely approval through change management processes.
- Provide regular updates and reports on cost performance to stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Communication:
- Act as the primary liaison between the client, TNB, project teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
- Attend project meetings, present updates, and resolve conflicts among stakeholders.
- Ensure timely communication and reporting to all relevant parties on project status and key issues.
- Risk Management:
- Identify and assess project risks during all phases and develop mitigation plans.
- Monitor risks throughout the project and ensure prompt action to minimize impacts.
- Quality Assurance and Safety:
- Ensure all engineering and construction activities comply with QA/QC procedures and safety standards.
- Address non-conformities and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
- Promote a culture of safety and quality across the project team and contractors.
- Commissioning and Handover:
- Prepare, review all the testing procedure and program as per specifications.
- Oversee the commissioning phase, ensuring all systems are tested and operational as per specifications.
- Prepare and review final documentation for project handover, including as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and certificates.
- Support client training and operational readiness as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor degree in electrical engineering or equivalent (Preferably electrical engineering or working related to electrical)
- Minimum 3 years of working experience in project management or construction field
- Able to be relocated to outstation during project execution
- Strong capability in planning and coordination with good resource management skills
- Team player and guidance to junior engineer
- Proactive communication and interpersonal skills
- Timely proactive reporting to superior
- Competent in AutoCAD & Microsoft office (project, excel, power point etc.)
- Proficient in English & Malay. Having mandarin proficiency will be a plus point.
Skills
AutoCADEnglishExcelMalayMandarinMicrosoft ProjectPowerPoint
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