Resident Engineer (Road & Infrastructure)

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Resident Engineer with over 15 years of experience in road and infrastructure projects. The candidate will be responsible for supervising construction activities, ensuring compliance, and managing safety procedures. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in engineering and significant experience in the Gulf region. Knowledge of project management software and fluency in Arabic are highly advantageous.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's preferred). Equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Education is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in roads, infrastructure, and utilities.
• Proven experience in supervising major road and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Engineer with delegated authority during construction.
• Communicate directly with the Contractor.
• Observe and inspect the Contractor’s construction activities.
• Issue orders to correct non-compliant activities.
• Direct and monitor the construction supervision team.
• Provide assistance and advice to the Employer regarding financial matters.
• Ensure safety goals are achieved and oversee implementation of safety procedures.

Job description

Job Description:

Resident Engineer (Road & Infrastructure)

Abu Dhabi, Al Dhafra region, UAE

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

What You'll Be Doing:

• Act as the Engineer with delegated authority and be directly responsible to the Employer during construction.
• Communicate directly with the Contractor.
• Observe and inspect the Contractor’s construction activities.
• Issue orders to correct non-compliant activities, work, materials, and equipment.
• Direct, assist, and monitor the construction supervision team, including site engineers, work inspectors, and surveyors.
• Provide assistance and advice to the Employer regarding variations, adjustments, and financial matters.
• Provide recommendations to the Employer for Contractor payments, claims, and variation orders.
• Advise on contractual and construction matters related to roadworks, utility diversions, traffic diversions, road furniture, and related works.
• Supervise, review, monitor, and report on progress of roadworks and associated works.
• Coordinate with design Engineers, Contractor, Client/PMC, and concerned Authorities.
• Ensure safety goals are achieved and oversee implementation of safety procedures.
• Submit reports on accidents or near misses and review Contractor’s HSE reports.
• Participate in health and safety issues and comply with safety, health, and risk management requirements.
• Convene and chair regular site meetings.
• Ensure prompt exchange of correspondence and approvals.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Report back to SRE/CM or Project Manager as necessary.
• Participate in contract administration.
• Perform other responsibilities as appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Master's degree preferred). An equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Education is required.
• Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience in roads, infrastructure, and utilities such as stormwater projects.
• Proven experience in supervising major road and general infrastructure projects, preferably in the Gulf region.
• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer (PE) registration, or membership in similar professional organizations, is preferred.
• Strong emphasis on Quality Assurance Specifications and Statistical Quality Control.
• Thorough understanding of contractual relationships.
• Proficient in computer technology for accessing data, maintaining records, generating reports, and using project-specific engineering and construction software.
• Registered as a practicing engineer in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is an advantage.
• Arabic speaker.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Extensive knowledge of engineering and construction processes, along with industry practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in CAD and other software packages commonly used in engineering and construction.
• Demonstrated ability to perform effectively in a supervisory role on a project.

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

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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