Resident Engineer - Civil - Sewerage Rehabilitation Projects

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 260,000 - 520,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Resident Engineer in Abu Dhabi to oversee construction progress, ensuring on-time delivery and budget compliance while coordinating with stakeholders on-site.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor in Civil Engineering with 12+ years of experience in drainage and water networks, PMP certification, and proficiency in Primavera and MS Office. Strong communication and team leadership are essential.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering plus 12+ years in drainage/water network projects
  • PMP certification and proficiency in Primavera and MS Office
  • Experience dealing with construction managers, site teams, clients, contractors and suppliers
  • Experience with SWS Infra & Water recycle project advantages

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate all on-site construction activities, materials, schedules and resources
  • Review design proposals, work programs, submittals, method statements, shop drawings and change orders
  • Ensure works comply with contract specifications and safety standards
  • Maintain daily diaries, prepare progress reports and liaise with client and authorities
  • Collaborate with designers, engineers and contractors to resolve issues and improve quality and cost
  • Prepare weekly/monthly progress reports and support project management in decisions

Skills

Project Management
On-site Supervision

Education

Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
PMP certification

Tools

Primavera
MS Office

Job description

Requisition Number: 24538BR

Description:

The Resident Engineer will be responsible for overseeing the progress of construction projects, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of all stakeholders. This role will require extensive on-site presence and coordination with various stakeholders during the entire construction process.

This role will be assigned in Abu Dhabi.

Key Responsibilities
  • Technical Delivery

    Supervise and coordinate all aspects of construction activities on-site, including material delivery, contractor schedules, labor resources, and equipment usage.

    Reviewed the design proposals, work program, material submittals, method statements, shop drawings, payments, variation orders and claims, etc.

    Effectively manage the site supervision staff during construction & ensuring the works are being conducted according to the Contract specifications.

    Ensure all contractors, subcontractors and workers adhere to project schedules, quality, and safety standards.

    Work closely with designers and architects to ensure accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications.

    Regularly review progress and status reports and advise on adjustments and changes to meet project requirements.

    Provide updates to the client and project team on the project’s status, costs, and progress and request for approvals or change orders, as necessary.

    Collaborate with project contractors to recommend innovative solutions that will improve the quality of the project as well as save the project cost.

    Prepare and submit periodic project reports summarizing progress, schedules, and goals to the management team.

    Collaborate with other Resident engineers in other projects in coordinating schedules, resources and finding solutions.

    Ensure monitoring of the quality of materials and workmanship installed, operated, and maintained.

    Maintain the Resident Engineer’s daily diary and daily diaries and reports by his subordinates. Liaise with Client, Project Management and Contractor for resolution of project issues, in addition to concerned Authorities when required.

    Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports.

    Familiarity with conditions of contract, and quality assurance.

    Liaise with clients, co-ordination with Governmental Organization and other Consultants/Contractors

    Consistently adheres to and enforces internal Company processes and policies such as business and contracting rules.

    Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication and negotiating skills.

    Works in a manner to ensure personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.

  • Collaboration and working as part of a team.

    Work in conjunction with engineers to solve project design problems, performing basic design calculations as required.

    Conduct technical, feasibility studies and site investigations.

    Liaison with teams Client, Contractor, supervision team, Engineering, to facilitate the completion of tasks and projects.

    Good communicator.

  • Client Service Management

    Internal and external client Infrastructure liaison

    Ability to build and maintain lasting and positive relationships.

    Experience in utility diversions and management.

  • Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.

    Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.

    Design for safety, i.e., Construction Design Management.

  • Other duties as requested from time to time by the Construction Manager

Qualifications:

  • The successful candidate will have Bachelor Degree in Civil engineering with 12 Years of experience in Drainage, Water network miscellaneous Projects.

  • Candidate must have PMP certifications and proficient in PRIMAVERA and MS OFFICE .

  • Candidate must have previous experience in dealing with Construction manager, CS site team, Client, Contractor and Suppliers.

  • Experience with SWS Infra & Water recycle Project Advantages

About Stantec:

We’re active members of the communities we serve. That’s why at Stantec we always design with community in mind. We believe growing a great design company happens from the inside out. We look for people who are drawn to use every talent they possess, plus creativity, determination and a drive to do the extraordinary.

The Stantec community unites approximately 22,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring projects to life. Our work as architects, engineers, and consultants from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a solid history of success. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work. Redefine your personal best. Join us!

Work Location(s):United Arab Emirates-Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Regular

Job Category: Civil Engineering, Project Management

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