Construction Project Engineer

Kutubu, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea

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reference
Job reference 1270981
location
Location Kutubu, Southern Highlands, Papua New Guinea
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Construction
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published March 25, 2026

Job Type: Contract

Work period: Full-Time

Duration: 12 months (expandable)

Location: Papua New Guinea

Visa Sponsorship: Available

Elevate Your Career in Construction Project Engineer with Airswift

Join our dynamic team as a Construction Project Engineer and play a pivotal role in the oil and gas industry! This is an exciting opportunity to provide site-based engineering support for a Project with our client in the oil and gas industry in a stunning remote province of Papua New Guinea, ensuring technical compliance and quality assurance in construction activities.

Role Overview

  • Provide site-based engineering support for the Project Facilities construction activities.
  • Verify that Contractor’s construction work packs (CWPs) are technically complete prior to work execution and support the Permit to Work (PTW) process.
  • Interface with Company Facilities’ Engineering to address Contractor technical issues and queries.
  • Ensure that Contractor’s materials receipted at site conform to project specifications for quality and quantity.
  • Coordinate with Company Logistics Advisor for Free-Issue-Material (FIM) care and custody transfer to Contractor.
  • Validate the accuracy and completeness of as-built documentation included within Mechanical Dossier Reports (MDRs).
  • Consolidate surveillance and inspection of Contractor’s work in accordance with approved quality documentation requirements at all 'hold' and 'witness' points.
  • Coordinate with Site Quality team for review and approval of MDRs / Mechanical Completion dossiers.
  • Ensure timely follow-up activities with the Site Completion team.
  • Comply with the company's Management System (SMS), Delegation of Authority (DOA), Corporate Governance, and Safety requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Construction Site Management: Proven experience in managing construction sites effectively.
  • PMP: Knowledge of Project Management Professional principles.
  • Brownfield Management: Experience in brownfield projects within the oil & gas sector.
  • Civil Engineering: Strong foundation in civil engineering principles.
  • Construction Schedules: Ability to develop and manage construction schedules.
  • Construction Coordination: Expertise in coordinating various construction activities.
  • Construction Scope Management: Skilled in defining and managing project scope.
  • Construction Safety: Knowledge of safety protocols and regulations on construction sites.
  • Construction Controls & Management: Experience in implementing construction controls.
  • Project Administration: Proficient in project administration tasks.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor of Engineering: Essential qualification required for this position.
  • Registration: Will be required to register with IEPNG.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years in site-based engineering roles within the upstream oil and gas industry.

Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Unlock your potential with Airswift. Apply now! Applications close on Friday 27th March 2026.

About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.

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