Resident Engineer (Civil Defense)

Stantec; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced professional to manage multi-discipline teams and ensure project compliance with technical and contractual standards. Candidates should have 12-15 years of experience, including at least 5 years in the UAE, and a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Excellent communication skills and knowledge of FIDIC contracts are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience, including 5 years in UAE.
• Experience in an international consultant environment.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of architects, engineers, and specialists.
• Monitor contractors' technical and contractual compliance.
• Supervise adherence to Health and Safety Plan.
• Review and approve shop drawings, materials, and equipment.

Skills

Management of multi-discipline teams

Monitoring technical compliance

Health and Safety compliance

Strong engineering and technical background

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Key Accountabilities and 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 the 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 the quality of work and compliance with the 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, and emergencies at the 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/equipment for performance & workmanship before delivery to the site.
• Assist the Client in settling disputes between the client and contractors.

Qualifications:

• 12-15 years of experience, including 5 years in UAE working in an international consultant environment.
• Minimum Bachelor's degree in relevant disciplines: Civil / Structural.
• Strong engineering and technical background. (FIDIC contracts)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office business solution (Excel, Word)