Irrigation Inspector (Saudi National)

About the role

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About the role

Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Irrigation Inspector (Saudi National) to join our site-based Construction Supervision team on a major landscape and infrastructure development program in Riyadh. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting irrigation installation works, monitoring quality and compliance, supporting construction activities, and ensuring that all irrigation systems are executed in accordance with project specifications, approved drawings, and industry standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Attend and inspect Inspection Requests (IRs) submitted by contractors and ensure timely review and resolution.
• Review irrigation-related shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements to verify compliance with project requirements and specifications.
• Inspect irrigation pipe networks, valve chambers, pumping stations, filtration systems, controllers, sprinklers, emitters, and associated infrastructure.
• Monitor daily irrigation construction activities to ensure compliance with approved drawings, workmanship standards, and project specifications.
• Identify non-conforming work and coordinate with contractors and project stakeholders to implement corrective actions.
• Prepare inspection reports, site observation reports, surveillance reports, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required.
• Witness and verify testing and commissioning activities, including pressure testing, flushing, and operational performance testing of irrigation systems.
• Ensure effective coordination between irrigation works and other disciplines, including landscape, civil, electrical, and utility installations.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, test results, installations, progress updates, and site documentation.
• Assist in quantity verification and measurement of completed works and support contractor payment application reviews when required.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations to resolve irrigation-related construction issues.
• Monitor material storage, installation procedures, and workmanship to ensure compliance with project quality standards.
• Promote and enforce compliance with health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements on site.
• Participate in progress meetings and coordinate with project teams to support successful project delivery.
• Support project closeout activities, punch list inspections, and final acceptance processes.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Irrigation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in irrigation inspection, construction supervision, or landscape infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of irrigation systems, including drip irrigation, sprinkler systems, pumping stations, filtration systems, controllers, and water distribution networks.
• Experience working on landscape, irrigation, infrastructure, or public realm projects.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, technical specifications, irrigation schematics, and installation details.
• Familiarity with testing and commissioning procedures for irrigation systems.
• Strong understanding of construction quality control, inspection processes, and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental requirements within construction projects.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and inspection reporting systems.

What Desired Skills You'll Brin g

• Experience working on major landscape, urban development, greening, or public realm projects.
• Knowledge of sustainable irrigation practices, water conservation techniques, and efficient water management strategies.
• Familiarity with smart irrigation systems, centralized control platforms, and IoT-based irrigation technologies.
• Professional certifications related to irrigation, agriculture, landscape engineering, or construction inspection are an advantage.
• Experience with testing, commissioning, and operational handover of irrigation infrastructure.
• Experience working on large-scale projects in Saudi Arabia and familiarity with local standards, regulations, and project delivery requirements.

Additional information

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