Project Engineer (Kota Kinabalu, Sabah)

Responsibilities • Manage fee claims and billing processes to ensure timely payments for services rendered and disbursements to sub-consultants (DEDC, M&E, and specialist consultants) for ongoing KSSB work packages. • Review and coordinate Bills of Quantities (BQ) with HQ, DEDC, and QS to ensure accuracy and completeness of rates and items. • Resolve design and site issues by coordinating between design consultants and site teams, supporting submissions, reviews, and audits with clients and external parties. • Manage design changes and variation works, ensuring timely submissions and approvals from the client. • Oversee deliverables from sub-consultants, specialist consultants, and contractors across all project phases (e.g., value engineering, tender documentation, and construction). • Prepare TORs, management papers, LOAs, and evaluations for internal use and liaise with authorities to obtain necessary design, construction, and operational approvals. • Support the Project Director and Project Manager in business planning, AOP projections, fee review, and related corporate and commercial matters. • Monitor work progress and verify interim payment claims from contractors and consultants, including sub-consultants and WP contractors, in coordination with QS. • Assist in developing communication workflows and quality control mechanisms, supporting the Project Manager and Resident Engineer for effective design supervision. • Review monthly progress reports from contractors, identify potential risks, and assist in proposing mitigation or contingency measures when required. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required. • 3 to 10 years of total work experience, with at least 1 to 3 years of relevant experience in commercial and design matters within the civil engineering field. • Basic understanding of invoicing and contract payment provisions, including fee claims and disbursement processes. • Strong coordination, communication, and planning skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders. • Proactive, organized, and a collaborative team player, capable of managing logistics and project timelines.