Resident Engineer (Roads & Bridges)
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About the Role
Parsons is seeking a Resident Engineer for roads and bridges projects in Abu Dhabi. The role involves planning, supervising, and administering all field engineering work during construction, ensuring compliance with contracts and specifications.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as the Engineer on record during the construction phase
- Monitor and inspect ongoing construction works, issuing instructions to correct non compliant activities
- Lead and support the construction supervision team
- Advise on variation orders, contractor claims and financial instructions
- Review and approve shop drawings, as built drawings, method statements, material submittals, and RFIs
- Prepare progress and performance reports; track actual work completed against the project schedule
- Coordinate with Parsons’ design team, the contractor, and external authorities to resolve project issues
- Monitor and ensure the implementation of safety procedures
- Oversee project HSE compliance and actively promote a culture of safety
- Lead site meetings and ensure timely dissemination of project documents
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
- Minimum 12+ years post graduate experience in supervision and construction management of major infrastructure projects like roads and bridges
- Minimum 2 years experience in managing supervision activities on large scale infrastructure projects within Abu Dhabi
- Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
- Proficient in computer applications relevant to engineering and construction
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Job Description
- Parsons is looking for a Resident Engineer to join the team in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- The role involves planning, scheduling, supervising, and exercising administrative authority over all field of engineering work.
What You'll Be Doing
- Serve as the Engineer on record during the construction phase.
- Maintain direct communication with the Contractor and ensure compliance with the contract.
- Monitor and inspect ongoing construction works, issuing instructions to correct non compliant activities.
- Lead and support the construction supervision team.
- Advise on variation orders, contractor claims and financial instructions.
- Recommend contractor payments and provide assessments related to cost and contractual matters.
- Offer guidance on roadworks, utility works, traffic diversions, and related infrastructure tasks.
- Review and approve shop drawings, as built drawings, method statements, material submittals, and RFIs.
- Maintain daily diaries and ensure thorough documentation of progress and issues.
- Prepare progress and performance reports; track actual work completed against the project schedule.
- Coordinate with Parsons’ design team, the contractor, and external authorities to resolve project issues.
- Monitor and ensure the implementation of safety procedures, reporting any incidents or near misses.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
- Minimum 12+ years post graduate experience in supervision and construction management of major infrastructure projects like roads and bridges.
- Proven and mandatory experience of minimum 2 years in managing supervision activities on large scale infrastructure projects, within Abu Dhabi.
- Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer (PE) registration or other similar professional organizations preferred.
- Emphasis on Quality Assurance Specifications and Statistical Quality Control.
- Ability to review and evaluate technical submittals, laboratory test results, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Solid understanding of construction contracts and project documentation.
- Proficient in computer applications relevant to engineering and construction, including record keeping and report generation.
About Parsons
- Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
- Parsons invests in employee wellbeing and provides growth opportunities.
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