Sr. Resident Engineer

Aecom2; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Resident Engineer in the United Arab Emirates to lead construction supervision and contract administration for major stormwater, irrigation, and pumping station projects. You will oversee onsite activities, ensure compliance with drawings, specs, quality standards and safety regulations, and drive timely project delivery.

The role demands extensive experience in large-scale infrastructure, strong leadership of supervision teams, and effective coordination with clients,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred.
• PMP Certification advantageous.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 10 years in a Resident Engineer/Senior Resident Engineer role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the construction supervision of stormwater drainage, irrigation, pumping stations, and associated infrastructure works.
• Ensure all works are executed in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, quality standards, and HSE regulations.
• Monitor construction progress, contractor performance, and project delivery against approved schedules and milestones.
• Review and approve contractor submissions, including shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection requests.
• Administer the construction contract, including review of variations, claims, payment applications, and extension of time requests.
• Coordinate with the Client, Contractor, utility authorities, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and contractual matters.
• Lead site meetings, inspections, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Ensure effective implementation of QA/QC procedures and timely resolution of non-conformances.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and management of the supervision team to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare and present regular progress, technical, and contractual reports to the Client.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Contract administration

QA/QC

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Engineering preferred

Professional Engineer registration preferred

Job description

The Senior Resident Engineer shall lead the construction supervision and contract administration of major stormwater drainage and irrigation infrastructure projects on behalf of the Client/Consultant. The role involves overseeing all onsite construction activities, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with contract requirements, approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, HSE requirements, and relevant authority regulations.

The position requires extensive experience managing large-scale infrastructure projects involving stormwater networks, pumping stations, irrigation systems, utility corridors, roadworks interfaces, landscaping irrigation, and associated civil works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the construction supervision of stormwater drainage, irrigation, pumping station, and associated infrastructure works.
• Ensure all works are executed in compliance with approved drawings, specifications, contract requirements, quality standards, and HSE regulations.
• Monitor construction progress, contractor performance, and project delivery against approved schedules and milestones.
• Review and approve contractor submissions, including shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, and inspection requests.
• Administer the construction contract, including review of variations, claims, payment applications, and extension of time requests.
• Coordinate with the Client, Contractor, utility authorities, and other stakeholders to resolve technical and contractual matters.
• Lead site meetings, inspections, testing, commissioning, and project handover activities.
• Ensure effective implementation of QA/QC procedures and timely resolution of non-conformances.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and management of the supervision team to ensure successful project delivery.
• Prepare and present regular progress, technical, and contractual reports to the Client.

Oversee construction activities including

• Stormwater drainage networks
• Culverts and outfall structures
• Pumping stations
• Surface water management systems
• Irrigation transmission and distribution networks
• Irrigation pumping stations and reservoirs
• Associated utility and road infrastructure

Liaise with Clients, Contractors, Authorities, Utility Providers, and other stakeholders.

Coordinate with relevant authorities including: Dubai Municipality RTA DEWA Telecommunications Authorities Other utility agencies as required

Attend technical and coordination meetings.

Manage interfaces with ongoing infrastructure and development projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Water Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer registration preferred.
• PMP Certification is advantageous.
• Minimum 20 years of professional experience in infrastructure projects.
• Minimum 10 years in a Resident Engineer/Senior Resident Engineer role .
• Proven experience in stormwater drainage, irrigation networks, pumping stations, and infrastructure projects .
• Strong knowledge of FIDIC contracts and construction supervision.
• UAE/GCC experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating with local authorities and utility agencies is highly desirable.

Candidates with experience on projects involving

• Dubai Municipality Stormwater Projects
• Infrastructure and Utility Networks
• Major Irrigation Schemes
• Roads and Drainage Projects
• Master Community Developments
• Public Realm and Landscaping Infrastructure
• Pumping Stations and Water Management Facilities

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About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life
• AD&D
• disability benefits
• paid time off
• leaves of absences
• voluntary benefits
• perks
• flexible work options
• well-being resources
• employee assistance program
• business travel insurance
• service recognition awards
• retirement savings plan
• employee stock purchase plan

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