Resident Engineer (Infrastructure)

About the role

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About the role

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Resident Engineer with experience in infrastructure works to join our team! In this role you will assist in administering the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project, with specific duties related to the work on the storm drainage and sewage and associated works and all other wet and dry utilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervise the work of the site engineers and the work inspectors working on the construction supervision of the storm drainage and sewage work and the associated works.
• Direct the site supervision related to drainage, wet and dry utilities and associated works including the pipes, manholes, chambers, gullies, etc.
• Coordinate his direct activities with the other discipline RE's to maintain consistency and integrity in the overall construction.
• Responsible for reviewing all shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, any requests for information relating to the drainage and associated works.
• Coordinate with Parsons' design Engineers for resolution of related issues.
• Maintain the Resident Engineer's daily diary and review daily diaries and reports by his subordinates.
• Coordinate with the Contractor on scheduling and application of resources.
• Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the construction team working on the supervision of the construction of the drainage work and associated works including the site engineers, the work inspectors and the surveyors.
• Advise on contractual and construction matters regarding drainage, wet and dry utilities work and associated works, utilities diversions and installations, traffic diversions, and other related works.
• Generally, supervise, review, monitor and report on progress of the drainage, wet and dry utilities and associated works.
• Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.
• Provide all necessary on-site direction and issue site instructions with respect to drainage works, utilities and other related activities.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil engineering from an accredited university. Master's Degree in related Engineering program is preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in roads and infrastructure projects, with minimum 5 years in Resident Engineer role or senior site supervision role on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in UAE infrastructure projects and authority coordination.
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration, EOT evaluation, and variation assessment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent report writing and contractual correspondence drafting ability.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• ADM approvals is an advantage.
• Must have a sound knowledge about contractual relationships.
• Must be proactive and with good problem solving skills.
• Must be fully computer literate and able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, etc. and any project specific engineering and construction relevant software.
• Must be fluent in English, both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication skills.

Additional information

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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