Construction Specialist - Dry Utilities (Airfield and Runway Projects) - Parsons Corporation - Riyad

Parsons; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 178,560 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for long-term career growth

Exposure to international construction standards

Hands-on role in a safety-critical environment

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Construction Specialist - Dry Utilities for airport projects in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role demands thorough inspections of dry utilities and ensures compliance with aviation authority standards in a complex airfield environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with at least 8 years of related experience. Join us for an opportunity to engage in pivotal aviation infrastructure developments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in dry utilities construction or inspection roles.
• Experience on airport, airfield, runway, or major infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with QA and QC processes and NCR management.

Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections of dry utilities works including duct banks and manholes.
• Verify construction activities comply with approved drawings and specifications.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

Inspection of dry utilities works

Quality control

Interpretation of construction drawings

Communication skills

Knowledge of aviation authority standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Inspection reporting tools

Document control systems

Job description

Construction Specialist - Dry Utilities (Airfield and Runway Projects)

Parsons Corporation - Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The Construction Specialist - Dry Utilities (Airfield) role supports a major airport and runway development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This position focuses on inspection, compliance, and quality assurance of dry utilities and associated civil infrastructure, ensuring all works are executed in line with approved drawings, specifications, and aviation authority standards within an active airfield environment.

Job Details

• Country: Saudi Arabia
• City: Riyadh
• Industry: Construction
• Function: Civil Engineering - Utilities
• Salary: 16000-20000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out detailed inspections of dry utilities works including duct banks, cable trenches, manholes, handholes, and associated civil works.
• Verify construction activities are executed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans, and method statements.
• Witness inspections, testing, and approvals in coordination with QA and QC teams and consultants.
• Monitor installation of power, lighting, communication, and control duct systems supporting airfield and runway operations.
• Ensure compliance with aviation authority requirements related to airfield lighting, navigational aids, and supporting infrastructure within the civil scope.
• Check workmanship, materials, and installation methods to ensure required quality, safety, and durability standards.
• Coordinate with civil, pavement, wet utilities, MEP, and systems teams to manage interfaces and avoid clashes.
• Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to resolve inspection comments, deficiencies, and close‑out actions.
• Support interface alignment between airside systems and supporting infrastructure.
• Prepare inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and site observation records.
• Maintain inspection logs, checklists, and compliance documentation.
• Support preparation of as-built drawings, records, and handover documentation.
• Ensure all inspected works comply with approved HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Monitor safe working practices in trenches, excavations, and airside-controlled areas.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and airside safety procedures.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in dry utilities construction or inspection roles.
• Proven experience on airport, airfield, runway, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of dry utilities systems including duct banks, cable containment, and associated civil works.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, and inspection and test plans.
• Strong inspection, reporting, and quality control skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and inspection reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and effective communication skills.
• Experience working in airside or operational airport environments.
• Familiarity with aviation authority standards related to airfield infrastructure.
• Knowledge of QA and QC processes, NCR management, and close-out procedures.
• Experience with document control systems such as Aconex or similar platforms.
• Relevant inspection or quality certifications are an advantage.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on a flagship airport and airfield development project in Saudi Arabia.
• Exposure to aviation‑grade infrastructure and international construction standards.
• Hands‑on role within a technically complex and safety‑critical environment.
• Long‑term career growth within large-scale airfield and infrastructure programs.

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and program management leader delivering complex airport, airfield, and infrastructure projects worldwide. In Saudi Arabia, Parsons plays a key role in advancing major aviation and transportation developments by applying international best practices, rigorous quality controls, and strong project governance across the full project lifecycle.