Assistant Resident Engineer

Bechtel Corporation; Al Khobar; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Bechtel's Jubail project site in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia requires an Assistant Resident Engineer to supervise field construction operations, coordinate contractor workforce, and ensure adherence to project designs and safety standards. The role demands leadership, strong communication, and hands-on management of subcontractors across road, bridge, and utility works.

The position emphasizes active safety oversight, daily reporting, and mentoring of junior staff within a multinational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 8–14 years of relevant experience in civil/industrial construction.
• Experience supervising subcontractors and/or direct-hire workforce.
• Ability to communicate effectively and mentor others.
• Knowledge of safety norms and quality standards on construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field construction operations within assigned discipline or area.
• Coordinate contractor workforce and operational plans.
• Ensure work complies with specifications, design changes, and budgets.
• Review submittals, safety plans, and schedules for compliance.
• Prepare daily progress reports and forecasts for management.
• Lead training and development of junior staff and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Effective communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Relocation Authorized: National - Single

• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project

• Work Location: Ras Al Khair

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Project Overview:

Jubail is one of Bechtel’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. It is one of the biggest civil engineering projects in modern times—and it's getting bigger. Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-1970s.

Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) serves as the Management Services Contractor (MSC), or “owner’s representative” for our client, the Royal Commission (RC). We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers, managing design submissions from local architect/engineering (AE) firms, and overseeing the actual construction work being performed by local contractors and sub-contractors in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair Industrial Cities. In June 2026, Bechtel’s contract with the Royal Commission was renewed for another 5 years with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic buildings/bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings, mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, universities, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port and pipeline expansions, and more.

Job Summary:

The Assistant Resident Engineer is assigned to a field construction organization in a supervisory capacity. Responsible for supervising and directing operations within assigned discipline or area. Supervises and directs Contractor’s activities, subordinate superintendents and others, as assigned. Ensures assigned construction operations and subcontractors performance are in compliance with specifications and within schedules and budgets. Performs general functions inherent in all supervisory field positions.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for field construction operations within assigned discipline or area.

• Determines contractor’s workforce requirements. Coordinates established area operational plans.

• Monitors work activities and ensures the quality of work performed.

• Ensures the most current design document is used to complete the work and that all design changes are approved prior to implementation.

• Prepares daily reports and forecasts, including summary of construction progress, contractor personnel forecasts, and expenditures forecast.

• Monitors tool usage on the site. Review Field Material Requisitions for tools and consumables and ensures that the crafts have the tools they require to be productive.

• Monitors the activities of subcontractors to ensure compliance with specifications and schedules.

• Responsible for the implementation of client/project policies, procedures and instructions within assigned operations.

• Coordinates activities with other disciplines or areas and clients’ resident representatives, as instructed by construction management.

• Performs employee reviews and identifies training and development opportunities for subordinate personnel.

• Ensures that client, Bechtel and local/national safety codes, requirements and standards are being complied with within assigned area of responsibility. Ensures the Zero Accident Philosophy is incorporated into every aspect of construction operations. Actively participates in scheduled safety meetings.

• Implements Six Sigma tools, analysis, and decision making in the execution of duties.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• University Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management discipline with 8-10 years of experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience

• Knowledge of a single or multi-discipline construction operation.

• Knowledge of the use of contracts, and the contractor and subcontractor’s responsibilities contained in contract documents.

• Experience working with, supervising and administering subcontractors and/or Direct Hire workforce.

• Experience providing daily safety and quality inspections of Contractors’ physical works related road, bridge and associated utility and drainage construction.

• Knowledge of supervisory functions relating to field activities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

• Contributes to achievement of team goals; promotes teamwork.

• Ability to balance work requirements from multiple projects.

• Serve as a resource for training/mentoring colleagues with less experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of the Project ES&H Handbook, the Supervisors ES&H Manual, the Project Safety Management Plan.

• Knowledge of Bechtel and client Standard Work Process Procedures (SWPPs).

• Computer literate in word processing, spreadsheet and database applications in accordance with current Bechtel Standard Application Program (BSAP) standards.

• Previous Middle East work on mega civil projects and previous work on simultaneous projects.

• Experience in projects which are Budgeted expenditure driven.

• Experience reviewing Contractors’ submittals, work method statements, safety plans, quality plans and traffic control plans for compliance with contract documents.

• Experience reviewing and processing the contractor’s monthly pay applications.

• Experience reviewing and monitoring the Contractors’ project schedules.

• Experience writing correspondences to contractors on contractual matters.

• Experience in dealing with the change management & claims.

• Self-motivated individual with good leadership skills and experience and the ability to influence without authority.

• Demonstrated leadership in a team-based environment.

• Ability to manage priorities and take on additional evolving responsibilities with demonstrated experience providing direction/supervising a team.

• Ability to work within an integrated RC/Bechtel/Contractors team at multiple levels in order to achieve safety standards and high quality work.

• Ability to work within a culturally diverse organization, recognizing and respecting differences

Total Rewards/Benefits:

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