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 (Infrastructure) to join our team! In this role you will lead day-to-day construction supervision for major infrastructure works in a complex marine environment, ensuring compliance with contract requirements, approved drawings/specifications and HSE standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead site supervision for infrastructure works including storm drainage, sewage, and associated wet and dry utilities.
• Direct and manage supervision activities for key assets such as pipes, manholes, chambers, gullies, and associated structures.
• Supervise and coordinate the site supervision team (site engineers, inspectors, surveyors) to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.
• Coordinate with other discipline Resident Engineers to maintain alignment across the project.
• Review contractor submissions including shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, and technical proposals related to drainage/utilities works.
• Coordinate with design engineers to resolve technical issues and ensure correct implementation on site.
• Maintain daily diary records and review daily reports from team members; monitor progress and productivity.
• Coordinate with contractors on scheduling and resource deployment; identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Advise on contractual and construction matters including utility diversions/installations, traffic diversions, and interface management.
• Ensure safety goals are achieved and that safe work procedures are implemented across all site activities.
• Provide on-site direction and issue site directions/instructions as required to ensure compliant execution and progress.
• Prepare and submit regular progress reports for drainage and utilities works.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years experience in construction supervision of large infrastructure/marine projects.
• Strong understanding of contractual relationships and construction supervision processes.
• Proactive, solutions-driven approach with strong problem-solving capability.
• Strong computer literacy for reporting, record keeping, and project systems.
• Fluent English (written and spoken) with strong technical writing skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Experience on marine-related works such as dredging, reclamation, earthworks and large-scale infrastructure supervision.
• Strong stakeholder coordination capability across multi-discipline and multi-contractor environments.

Additional information

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