Assistant Resident Engineer - Marine
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About the Role
Parsons seeks an experienced Assistant Resident Engineer - Marine to oversee construction activities for an island project in Abu Dhabi. The role requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and 15+ years of field construction experience, with expertise in site supervision, coordination, and HSE compliance.
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Responsibilities
- Lead day to day coordination and management of construction activities for the Island project
- Translate master plans and engineering designs into detailed construction plans and execution schedules
- Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities to align requirements
- Monitor site progress, quality of workmanship, and compliance with design specifications and safety standards
- Conduct regular site inspections, document findings, and drive corrective actions
- Prepare and review project documentation including drawings, method statements, risk assessments, and progress reports
- Manage change requests, variations, and claims, assessing impacts on scope, schedule, and cost
- Identify construction risks early and propose mitigation plans
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or relevant field
- Minimum 15 years of experience in field construction
- Proven experience in construction project management or site supervision on medium to large scale projects
- Familiarity with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to island or coastal developments
- Solid knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices on construction sites
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Assistant Resident Engineer Marine to join our team! In this role, you will oversee and coordinate key phases of the project lifecycle from concept and design through permitting, construction, and handover ensuring safety, quality, budget control, and s
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading day to day coordination and management of construction activities for the Island project, ensuring work is executed safely, on time, and within budget
- Translating master plans, architectural and engineering designs into detailed construction plans, work breakdown structures, and execution schedules
- Collaborating with architects, engineers, contractors, suppliers, and regulatory authorities to align requirements, resolve issues, and maintain project momentum
- Monitoring site progress, quality of workmanship, and compliance with design specifications, building codes, and safety standards
- Conducting regular site inspections, documenting findings, and driving corrective actions where needed
- Preparing, reviewing, and updating project documentation including drawings, method statements, risk assessments, and progress reports
- Managing change requests, variations, and claims, assessing impacts on scope, schedule, and cost, and coordinating approval processes
- Participating in project planning sessions, coordination meetings, and stakeholder reviews to keep activities aligned with project objectives
- Identifying construction risks early and proposing mitigation plans
- Coordinating with health, safety, and environmental teams to maintain safe working conditions and adherence to HSE policies and regulations
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or relevant field.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in field construction.
- Proven experience in construction project management or site supervision on medium to large scale projects
- Familiarity with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements relevant to island or coastal developments
- Experience with project planning and scheduling tools and progress tracking
- Solid knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices on construction sites, with a strong commitment to safe operations
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to quickly address site issues and coordinate solutions with stakeholders
What Desired Skills You'll Bring
- Exposure to infrastructure works (roads, utilities, marine structures) in addition to building construction
- Experience in coordinating with local authorities and regulatory agencies for permits, inspections, and approvals
- Experience working on island, coastal, or remote site construction projects
About Parsons
- Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
- We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars!
- Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent recruitment/.
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