Resident Engineer - O&M Landscape

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the engineering sector is seeking a Resident Engineer for O&M Landscape in Abu Dhabi. You will manage engineering activities on site, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership skills, engineering expertise, and a focus on quality assurance, making it ideal for experienced professionals looking to enhance their careers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in landscape infrastructure construction.
• At least 5 years in O&M management and engineering contracts.
• Knowledge of international standards and ADM regulations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, supervise all field engineering work.
• Act as the Engineer with delegated authority during construction.
• Communicate with Contractor and inspect their operations.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Statistical Quality Control

IT and Computer Literacy

Excellent written and spoken English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Agriculture Engineering

Mandatory Equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Education - UAE

Job description

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Job Description:

Resident Engineer - O&M Landscape

Abu Dhabi

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Resident Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to plan, schedule, supervise, and exercise administrative authority over all field of engineering work.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Act as the Engineer with delegated authority, directly responsible to the Employer during construction.
• Communicate directly with the Contractor and inspect their operation and maintenance activities.
• Issue orders to correct non-compliant activities, work, materials, and equipment.
• Direct, assist, and monitor the O&M supervision team, including site engineers, work inspectors, and surveyors.
• Provide assistance and advice to the Employer on variations, adjustments, and financial matters.
• Review, approve, and control the baseline schedule of works.
• Recommend Contractor payments, claims, and variation orders to the Employer.
• Advise on contractual and construction matters related to landscape, irrigation, utility diversions, installations, traffic diversions, and related works.
• Review all relevant drawings, proposals, method statements, material submissions, and requests for information.
• Maintain daily diaries and reports by subordinates.
• Supervise, review, monitor, and report on progress of the works.
• Prepare progress reports and measure performed work against planned progress.
• Coordinate activities with other discipline Resident Engineers and Parsons' design Engineers.
• Coordinate with the Contractor on scheduling and resource application.
• Coordinate with Client/PMC, the Contractor, and concerned Authorities.
• Submit reports on site accidents or near misses.
• Convene and chair regular site meetings.
• Ensure prompt exchange of correspondence and approvals.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Report back to the Senior Resident Engineer as necessary.
• Participate in contract administration and apply value engineering.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Agriculture Engineering.
• Mandatory Equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Education - UAE.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in landscape infrastructure construction.
• At least 5 years in O&M management, engineering contracts, and value engineering.
• Knowledge of international standards, codes, and ADM regulations.
• Valid Practicing Engineer card issued by the Department of Municipalities and Transport - Abu Dhabi.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Proficient in IT and computer literate.
• Strong focus on Quality Assurance, Specifications, and Statistical Quality Control.
• Ability to review shop drawings and conduct acceptance/factory tests for compliance with project specifications.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Thorough understanding of contractual relationships.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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