Job Summary The Senior Material Engineer – Civil & Architectural is responsible for reviewing material plans, sourcing and evaluating civil and architectural materials and samples, coordinating their submission and approval with consultants and project teams, and monitoring vendor performance and site compliance to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality-compliant material supply across assigned projects. Duties and Responsibilities • Review the Civil & Architectural Material Plan for all assigned projects to identify upcoming and urgent material requirements in line with the approved project plans and priorities. • Coordinate with the Department Manager and Planning Department to prioritize civil and architectural material requirements and ensure timely action on critical and urgent materials. • Coordinate with Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Vendors to source and obtain civil and architectural material samples required for project approval. • Strong experience in material selection, cost optimization, and value engineering, with the ability to identify and evaluate material options and alternatives from approved or potential vendors based on technical compliance, quality, reliability, availability, lead time, and cost, and recommend the most cost-effective and technically compliant solutions without compromising project requirements or performance. • Review and coordinate the submission and approval of material samples, technical data sheets, catalogues, certificates, and other relevant documentation with Consultants, Clients, and Project Teams, ensuring full compliance with project specifications, approved vendor lists, and applicable technical requirements. • Coordinate with subcontractors and relevant execution teams to ensure that approved civil and architectural materials are properly sourced and available in accordance with project requirements. • Conduct regular site visits across different projects to inspect, review, and approve civil and architectural material samples and verify their suitability for the intended applications. • Follow up on civil and architectural material approval status and highlight any potential delays or issues that may affect project progress. • Identify opportunities for civil and architectural material standardization, alternative materials, and cost optimization across multiple projects where technically feasible. • Report civil and architectural material-related risks, delays, cost implications, and approval issues to the Department Manager and recommend appropriate corrective actions. • Develop and maintain a company-wide civil and architectural material benchmark and vendor database, including material specifications, approved alternatives, historical prices, lead times, and supplier performance, to support faster procurement decisions and cost optimization across projects. Authority for this role Qualifications & Skills • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture. • Certification: preferred: PMP. • Years of Experience: 4 : 6 years of experience in construction companies, with a focus on civil and architectural works. • Software: Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, and material/procurement-related software • Skills: Strong knowledge of civil and architectural material specifications, codes, and standards, good negotiation and communication, solid vendor and sample evaluation skills, keen attention to detail during site inspections, and the ability to multitask across multiple projects under tight deadlines