Project Engineer – Painting

Key Role:

To plan, execute, supervise, and ensure the quality of painting and coating works for buildings, ensuring compliance with specifications, timelines, and safety standards.

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Roles & Responsibilities

1. Project Planning & Preparation

• Review project scope, specifications, and drawings related to painting and waterproofing works.

• Prepare detailed work schedules, manpower planning, and material requirements.

• Coordinate with project managers and site supervisors to align painting activities with the overall construction program.
  

2. Site Supervision & Execution

• Supervise all on-site painting and coating works (internal and external).

• Ensure surface preparation (cleaning, patching, plastering) is done to standards before painting.

• Monitor application methods (spraying, brushing, rolling) for uniform finish and coverage.

• Conduct daily site inspections and progress tracking.
  

3. Quality Assurance & Control

• Ensure all painting works meet the specified standards, colour consistency, and finish quality.

• Conduct wet film thickness (WFT) and dry film thickness (DFT) checks as required.

• Attend and conduct inspections with consultants, clients, or MCST representatives.

• Raise and follow up on NCRs (non-conformance reports), if applicable.
  

4. Material & Vendor Coordination

• Coordinate with paint suppliers (e.g., Nippon, Dulux, Jotun) for delivery, product specifications, and warranties.

• Verify batch numbers, shelf-life, and MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) of products used.

• Ensure proper storage and handling of paints and chemicals on-site.
  

5. Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

• Ensure safe working practices during painting activities (e.g., scaffolding, rope access, confined spaces).

• Ensure painters use proper PPE and work under approved safety protocols.

• Implement measures to control VOC emissions, paint spills, and environmental hazards.
  

6. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain daily site records, progress reports, inspection checklists, and material usage logs.

• Prepare method statements, risk assessments, and QA/QC reports related to painting.

• Support in the preparation of progress claims and variation orders.
  

7. Client & Consultant Interface

• Attend site coordination meetings, site walks, and quality inspections with stakeholders.

• Address site issues, resolve painting-related complaints, and ensure client satisfaction.
  

8. Post-Completion Support

• Monitor painting works during defect liability period (DLP).

• Arrange for touch-ups, rectifications, and warranty follow-ups as necessary.