Project Engineer (6 months contract) - Choa Chu Kang

Project Engineer

Purpose

Drive and deliver assigned capital projects with zero safety and quality incidents, within agreed schedules and authorized budgets. Assist Engineering Manager (Projects), Engineering Director, and Project Sponsors in achieving site and department objectives through timely project delivery, compliance with EHS / Engineering standards, regulatory requirements, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and Good Engineering Practice (GEP).

1. Project Initiation & Planning

• Initiate project business cases (Situation, Target & Proposal) including cost/schedule/risk, Project Investment Proposal (mPIP/PIP), and Justification Paper.
• Lead or coordinate a multidisciplinary team comprising engineers, designers, external contractors, safety & GMP professionals, and users to ensure effective project delivery from inception.

1. Design & Specifications

• Design facilities adhering to client's EHS and Engineering standards for operational effectiveness and maintainability.
• Provide technical specifications for equipment and establish the required work scope for project implementation.

1. Project Execution & Monitoring

• Track project schedule, milestones, and cost-effectiveness to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion.
• Initiate and manage change control requirements (GXP and Non-GXP) to comply with site and regulatory standards.
• Administer vendor contracts and maintain smooth communication with contractors.
• Approve vendors for equipment/services and seek necessary endorsements.

1. Safety & Compliance

• Monitor construction safety on site, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all execution work is risk-assessed and Permit-To-Work is obtained before commencement.
• Lead multidisciplinary walkdowns upon mechanical completion and address priority items.

1. Validation & Quality Assurance

• Develop and conduct Validation (ICC/IQ) for installation and support OQ/PQ per GMP, EHS, and GEP requirements.
• Manage and execute projects in compliance with Safety & Quality standards and relevant government legislations.

1. Project Management & Financial Control

• Manage capital project implementation in line with the Global Project Management Framework (PMF) and client's Financial Governance.
• Lead criticality and PCCE assessments for newly installed assets.
• Coordinate with Subject Matter Experts and MERP Data Maintenance team for asset management.
• Lead project technical closure and ensure timely post-implementation tasks.

1. Financial & Resource Management

• Lead capital compliance meetings with Finance to review asset values and resolve financial workflow issues.
• Establish staffing costs during funding approvals.
• Develop control budgets, escalate for endorsement as required, and issue project cost reports.
• Monitor project financial performance and proactively manage funding extensions or reauthorizations.

1. Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and support Principal/Senior Project Engineers in finance compliance audits and technical consultancy.
• Provide expert advice on technical issues within the field of specialization.
• Embed client's Production System (GPS) principles in project delivery.

1. Strategic Planning

• Support the delivery of 3/1 Capital plans as part of Site Facilities Master Plan to ensure supply security and strategic initiatives.

1. Decision Making

• Recommend selection of contractors/vendors for projects
• Recommend costing and work schedules for projects
• Initiate investment proposals and capital projects
• Source and recruit project professionals
• Define project implementation approach
• Develop procurement strategy
• Determine facility validation approach

• Validate installation activities
• Approve technical and design aspects of projects
• Resolve construction issues, including safety, facility types, precautions, construction methods, and materials
• Deploy project execution tasks
• Assign project team members to specific tasks
• Prioritize project-specific tasks to ensure successful delivery
• Select suppliers and vendors
• Manage stakeholder engagement and communication
• Implement project contingency plans

1. Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Hold a good honours degree in any engineering discipline
• Possess 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in project execution and project management within the chemical/pharmaceutical industry (minimum 5 years for Senior Project Engineer, 7 years for Principal Project Engineer)
• Knowledgeable in project controls
• Experience working with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) contractors or Third Party Service (TPS) providers
• Fresh graduates may be accepted for Engineer roles

• Understand industrial standards
• Skilled in cost estimation methodologies
• Proficient in project schedule planning and control
• Knowledgeable of GMP, GEP, GDP, and EHS requirements
• Familiar with Local Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Experienced with client’s Project Management standards, Project Management Framework (PMF), Design & Equipment Standards (DES), and Engineering Standards related to project management
• For Principal Engineers:
• Good understanding of various industrial standards
• Good understanding of plant and facilities design
• Knowledge of best practices in engineering
• Good understanding of GMP, GEP, GDP, and EHS requirements
• Familiar with client’s Production System

• Effective communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Analytical, numerate, and able to assimilate economic and commercial data
• For Principal/Senior Engineers:
• Sound commercial knowledge including contractual law
• Basics in Business Performance Review
• Strong competency in leading people

1. Competencies

• Facilitate teamwork and team leadership by helping individuals work together to create solutions rather than working in isolation
• Take initiative to add value for customers, focusing on longer-term effects beyond immediate problem-solving
• Continuously improve performance by establishing measurable targets and improvement processes aligned with client’s business needs
• Gain stakeholder buy-in by clearly communicating advantages, benefits, and features of solutions and ideas
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Exhibit business acumen and commercial awareness
• Work effectively under tight deadlines in high-pressure environments