Project Engineer cum Drafter (Steel Structure)
Responsibilities Project & Site Supervision
- Supervise day-to-day site operations for steel structure works.
- Ensure construction activities, including fabrication, erection, welding, bolting, and alignment, are carried out according to approved drawings, method statements, and specifications.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, foremen, workers, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution and achieve project schedules.
- Assist the Project Manager in planning, coordinating, and monitoring project progress.
Drafting & Technical Drawings
- Prepare and revise structural steel shop drawings, fabrication drawings, erection drawings, and as-built drawings using AutoCAD.
- Produce detailed drawings for steel members, connections, plates, brackets, bolts, and other structural steel components.
- Prepare drawing details based on structural drawings, architectural drawings, consultant drawings, and site requirements.
- Review drawings and identify discrepancies, clashes, or missing information before fabrication and installation.
- Update drawings according to consultant comments, site conditions, and approved changes.
- Maintain proper drawing records, revisions, and submission status.
- Coordinate with fabrication teams and site personnel to ensure drawings are practical and accurately implemented on site.
Technical & Quality Control
- Read and interpret structural, architectural, and shop drawings.
- Identify technical discrepancies and raise RFIs when clarification is required.
- Inspect steel fabrication, welding quality, bolt tightening, member alignment, and installation works.
- Ensure compliance with QA/QC requirements, including NDT, torque tests, dimensional checks, and inspection requirements.
- Coordinate inspections with consultants and main contractors.
Safety & Compliance
- Ensure site works comply with safety requirements, particularly for lifting operations, steel erection, and working at height.
- Conduct or participate in toolbox meetings and ensure workers follow site safety procedures.
- Report unsafe practices and coordinate corrective actions.
Coordination & Communication
- Liaise with Project Manager, consultants, main contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and fabrication teams on technical and site matters.
- Coordinate drawing submissions, approvals, fabrication schedules, and installation requirements.
- Attend site meetings and technical coordination meetings when required.
- Prepare daily/weekly progress reports, inspection checklists, and relevant project documentation.
Material & Resource Management
- Check steel materials, welding consumables, bolts, and other materials delivered to site.
- Verify materials against approved drawings, specifications, and delivery orders.
- Monitor proper storage, handling, and usage of materials to minimise wastage.
- Assist in planning manpower, equipment, crane operations, and lifting arrangements.
Requirements
- Diploma / Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in construction, preferably in structural steel works.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and able to prepare structural steel shop drawings and fabrication drawings independently.
- Able to read and understand structural, architectural, fabrication, and construction drawings.
- Knowledge of steel fabrication, erection, welding, bolting, and structural steel connections.
- Good site coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Able to coordinate effectively with site teams, subcontractors, consultants, and main contractors.
- Strong sense of responsibility and ability to work independently.
Job Type: Full-time
Education:
- Diploma / Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Experience:
- Construction / Structural Steel: 3 years (Preferred)
- AutoCAD / Drafting: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $2,800.00 - $3,800.00 per month
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Singapore