Senior Resident Engineer - Dynamic Message Signs & ITS Lead

Parsons

Dubai

On-site

AED 279,000 - 446,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Dubai is seeking a Resident Engineer for the Dynamic Message Signs package within a major Roadside ITS project. The role requires leading a multidisciplinary team, directing construction, and coordinating with the Central ITS platform integration to deliver a timely, safe, and compliant solution.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in civil infrastructure, strong design-and-build experience, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an accredited university.
At least ten years post-graduate experience, with seven years in a managerial or technical leadership position on major infrastructure projects in the United Arab Emirates.
Proven design and build project experience and the ability to assess technical proposals, constructability, and technology deployment.
Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language ability is advantageous.
Applicants must be present in the United Arab Emirates and available for an in-person interview.

Responsibilities

Direct daily construction supervision and monitor progress against the approved program.
Lead specialists, engineers, inspectors of works, and quantity surveyors assigned to the package.
Coordinate the detailed design, procurement, installation, testing, and commissioning of dynamic message signs.
Oversee the construction and installation of sign gantries, foundations, mounting structures, cabling, and associated works.
Monitor integration of roadside equipment with the Central ITS Management System.
Ensure that activities satisfy contract requirements, technical standards, quality expectations, and project milestones.
Review and approve technical submissions, shop drawings, method statements, and related contractor documentation.
Evaluate constructability and proposed technology deployment before implementation at the site.
Coordinate contractors and interfacing construction teams to maintain uninterrupted project execution.
Manage health and safety requirements and environmental protection measures throughout construction.
Review technical and financial proposals and provide clear recommendations to the client.
Identify risks and implement mitigation measures.
Resolve technical challenges through timely engineering decisions and practical site solutions.
Coordinate with client, project management consultant, contractor, utility providers, and authorities.
Maintain communication across internal teams and external stakeholders.
Track resource deployment and verify staffing and equipment support the schedule.
Monitor costs and progress while protecting quality and completion objectives.
Support statutory approvals, permits, consents, and licensing requirements.
Prepare reliable reports on progress, risks, technical matters, and financial issues.