Resident Engineer (Buildings Construction)

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to manage and oversee construction projects. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, including 6 in the UAE, and a strong background in engineering with expertise in FIDIC contracts. Responsibilities include supervising a multi-discipline team, ensuring compliance with project performance indicators, and conducting meetings with contractors. This role offers competitive benefits and the chance to work on significant projects.

Qualifications

• 15 years of experience in construction management, including 6 in UAE.
• Experienced with FIDIC contracts.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise a team of architects and engineers.
• Monitor contractor activities for compliance.
• Review and approve engineering submissions.

Skills

Strong engineering background

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Buildings

About the job Resident Engineer (Buildings Construction)

Job Responsibilities:

• Management of a team of multi discipline architects, engineers, inspectors and specialists.
• Attendance or representation as appropriate at all project related construction meetings.
• Monitoring and reporting on the contractors activities on site with respect to technical and contractual compliance.
• Supervise the adherence to project Health and Safety Plan and instructing appropriate action with regard to Health and safety issues.
• Ensuring maintenance and compliance of Stantec procedures.
• Report on the performance of the contractors with regard to quality of works and compliance with project performance indicator.
• Review and approval of shop drawings, materials and equipment, mockups and samples, brochures and other engineering submissions.
• Review and approval of as-built drawings guarantees, warranties maintenance manuals, spare parts and close-out reports.
• Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, emergencies at construction site.
• Coordinate with supervisory personnel, owners, contractors, and Stantec design teams to discuss and resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints, and construction problems.
• Respond to Request for Information and queries raised by contractors.
  Administer Change orders.
• As appropriate visit the sites of the extraction and fabrication of material/equipments for performance & workmanship before delivery to site.
• Assist the Client in settling and disputes between the client and contractors.

Qualifications:

• Must have 15 years of experience, including 6 years in UAE, working in an international consultant environment.
• Strong engineering and technical background. (FIDIC contracts)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office business solutions (Excel, Word)