Airfield Pavement Field Engineer - Growth & Impact

Parsons; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Field Engineer - Pavement (Airfield) to support the supervision of airfield pavement works on a major runway development project. You will oversee subgrade prep, base and asphalt/concrete paving, and ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.

The ideal candidate has 8 years of pavement engineering or site supervision experience, with familiarity in ICAO/FAA standards, and strong coordination and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in pavement engineering or site supervision.
• Experience in runway, taxiway, apron, or highway pavement works preferred.
• Strong knowledge of asphalt and concrete pavement construction, materials and testing.
• Familiar with ICAO/FAA/AASHTO/ASTM standards.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and method statements.
• Proficient in MS Office and reporting tools; strong coordination and communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise on-site pavement construction activities including subgrade prep and paving works.
• Ensure pavements comply with approved drawings, method statements and specs.
• Monitor layer thickness, compaction, temperatures and finishing tolerances.
• Coordinate QA/QC field and lab testing (density, gradation, strength, smoothness).
• Verify ICAO/FAA/local pavement requirements are met.
• Identify quality issues, NCRs and support corrective actions.
• Coordinate with survey teams for alignments and tolerances.
• Prepare daily progress reports and inspection documentation.
• Support RFIs, technical queries and pavement-related challenges.
• Adhere to HSE plans, risk assessments and permit-to-work rules.

Skills

On-site supervision

Pavement construction knowledge

Coordination with QA/QC

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Aconex

Job description

Parsons in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Field Engineer - Pavement (Airfield) to support the supervision of airfield pavement works on a major runway development project. You will oversee subgrade prep, base and asphalt/concrete paving, and ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.

The ideal candidate has 8 years of pavement engineering or site supervision experience, with familiarity in ICAO/FAA standards, and strong coordination and reporting skills.