Abu Dhabi

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented ITS Resident Engineer to join our team! In this role you will be carrying out the Construction Supervision of ITS/TCS and Communications systems equipment and infrastructure for roads, urban, and Expressways projects in accordance with international and Local standards, specifications, and procedures.

What You'll Be Doing:

• To act as, and to fulfil the duties of, the Resident Engineer with regards to assigned duties and delegated authority and be directly responsible to the Employer during the construction of the Works.

• To communicate directly with the Contractor.

• Responsible for carrying out the review of Contractor ITS Material Submittals and Shop Drawings.   

• Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.

• Providing ITS advice and guidance into various road and highway infrastructure within the project.

• To observe and inspect the Contractor’s ITS construction activities.

• Issue orders/direction to the Contractor to correct any activities, work, materials and/or equipment which are not in compliance with the Contract.

• Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the construction supervision team working on the construction of the ITS/TCS infrastructure and associated works including the site engineers, the work inspectors and the surveyors.

• Provide assistance, information and advice to the Employer regarding the issuance of variations and adjustments to the settlement of the Contractor’s accounts.

• Provide assistance, information and advice to the Employer regarding the issuance of instructions involving financial matters.

• Provide recommendations to the Employer for Contractor payments.

• Provide recommendations to the Employer for claims and variation orders.

• Advise on contractual and construction matters regarding ITS/TCS associated works and other related works.

• Keep pertinent and proper site records.

• Review all fabrication/shop/working/as-built drawings, design proposals, method statements, material submissions, any requests for information relating to ITS/TCS and associated works.

• Maintain the Resident Engineers’ daily diary and daily diaries and reports by his subordinates.

• Generally supervise, review, monitor and report on progress of ITS/TCS and associated works.

• Prepare progress reports as applicable.

• Check and measure the performed work and record/report on actual vs. planned progress.

• Coordinate his direct activities with the other discipline RE’s to maintain consistency and integrity in the overall construction.

• Coordinate with Parsons' design Engineers for resolution of related issues.

• Coordinate with the Contractor on scheduling and application of resources.

• Coordinate with Client/PMC, the Contractor and related concerned Authorities.

• Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.

• Liaise with all parties for site safety and quality of works.

• Submit reports to the Employer on any accidents or near misses that take place on site.

• Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Senior Resident Engineer, and the Project Safety Representative.

• Comply with safety, health and risk management requirements.

• Convene and chair regular site meetings.

• Issue additional drawings etc. as required in coordination with the design office.

• Ensure prompt exchange of correspondence and approvals.

• Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.

• Report back as necessary to the Senior Resident Engineer.

• Participate in contract administration.

• Responsible for carrying out the review of Contractor ITS Material Submittals and Shop Drawings.   

• Prepares and issues specifications, data sheets, and other construction documents.

• Providing ITS advice and guidance into various road and highway infrastructure within the project.

• Carrying out studies for the implementation and operation of ITS Applications.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• BSc Degree in Electronics /Telecommunications/Computer/ Electrical Engineering.

• Minimum 10+ years post graduate experience in Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), Communications systems, and CCTV systems.

• Experience in the design and construction of ITS infrastructure.

• Experience in the Urban Traffic Control Systems (TCS).

• Experience in CCTV Systems.

• Experience in the operation and maintenance requirements of ITS infrastructure.

• Experience with electronics and telecommunications systems as related to ITS, TCS, and CCTV.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Excellent Presentation Skills.