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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Construction Specialist - Civil to join our team! In this role you will get to play a critical role in delivering a world-class airfield infrastructure project, ensuring all civil works meet design, safety, and quality standards. With deep domain knowledge, hands-on experience, and leadership on-site, this role ensures construction success in a complex aviation environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supervise and monitor daily civil construction activities across the project site, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
• Review construction drawings, plans, and specifications, ensuring implementation aligns with project goals and standards.
• Oversee construction of airfield elements including runways, taxiways, drainage systems, pavements, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure construction practices comply with ICAO, FAA, or other relevant airfield design and construction standards.
• Monitor materials, workmanship, and construction techniques to ensure alignment with approved specifications and codes.
• Implement corrective actions as needed to address quality or compliance issues.
• Collaborate closely with project engineers, site supervisors, subcontractors, and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution.
• Attend project meetings, provide input on construction planning, and communicate progress and challenges effectively.
• Coordinate with airport authorities and ensure construction activities do not interfere with airport operations.
• Track construction progress against project timelines, identifying delays and implementing recovery strategies.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports, highlighting completed work, issues, and upcoming milestones.
• Support planning and execution of night shifts or restricted working windows common in operational airfields.
• Enforce adherence to HSE policies on site, identifying and mitigating risks proactively.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to ensure zero-incident performance.
• Coordinate with HSE teams for permits, risk assessments, and method statements
• Oversee procurement and usage of civil construction materials, ensuring timely availability and quality compliance.
• Monitor labor and equipment utilization to optimize site productivity.
• Validate quantities for progress billing and verify contractor claims.
• Maintain accurate site records, inspection logs, daily progress reports, and correspondence with stakeholders.
• Support preparation of as-built documentation and quality records required for project handover.
• Assist in technical submittal reviews, RFI responses, and change management documentation.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in civil construction, with at least 5 years in airfield or airport infrastructure projects.
• Hands-on experience in concrete paving, subgrade preparation, drainage, and airside construction best practices.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, quality assurance, and civil specifications.
• Familiarity with international airfield design standards (ICAO, FAA, EASA).
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings, technical specifications, and schedules.
• Excellent site management, organizational, and coordination skills.
• Ability to lead field teams and work collaboratively with multidisciplinary stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, and construction management software (e.g., Primavera, MS Project).
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal—tailored to both field and management levels.
• Certifications in Construction Management, PMP, or OSHA.
• Experience working in active airfield environments with strict safety and operational constraints.
• Knowledge of sustainable construction practices and green infrastructure in aviation.
• Ability to handle fast-paced, high-stakes project demands with minimal supervision.
• Multilingual proficiency or international project experience is an advantage.

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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