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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Resident Construction Engineer - Mechanical to join our team! In this role you will be responsible for managing the administration of, and field construction monitoring activities and providing technical guidance and expertise to ensure completion within established budget and schedule, in accordance with design specifications and contractual obligations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Monitors multiple contracts and the associated mechanical field activities of construction contractors to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, including scope of work, procedures, cost, schedule, installation, testing, and commissioning. This includes, but is not limited to, systems such as;
  1. Conveyance systems – such as elevators, escalators, and material handling systems
  2. HVAC systems – heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (chilled water systems)
  3. Fire protection systems
  4. Potable water systems
  5. Sanitary and stormwater drainage systems (including pumping stations)
  6. Greywater and recycled water systems (process water and reclaimed water)
  7. Irrigation systems
  8. Building Management Systems (BMS)

• Implement and adhere with the QA/QC Program, safety regulations, and specification during the work activities.

• Provide guidance to contractors regarding schedule, procedures, scope of work and other information requirements.

• Plan, organize, monitor, and follow up on contractors’ activities. Supervise the contractor’s work to ensure that site operations are effectively executed, and that all required tests and inspections are properly conducted and accurately documented.

• Develop a close working relationship with contractor. Provide technical guidance in interpretation of the Contract documents and specifications. Review job plans, methods, equipment, staffing and productivity and detect potential problems in conforming to established schedules or specifications. Review problems with contractor to determine whether actions proposed are adequate for resolution.

• Review method statements, technical material submittals, shop drawings and as-built drawings submitted by contractor for compliance with Contract requirements. Obtain engineering review and approval. Identify and report on discrepancies in original design or in contract documents which necessitate contract modifications. Review submitted construction, quality assurance and other procedures, and obtain necessary approvals.

• Coordinate with other departments and third parties to obtain required support and /or approvals. Coordinate interfaces between contractors and project management staff where project impacts on other projects. Resolve conflicts in schedules and coordinate tie-ins of facilities where applicable.

• Recommend approval of schedule changes in sequence of construction activities where required.

• Compile technical data to prepare weekly and monthly reports on project progress, cost and quality control. Conduct or direct fact-finding investigations and advise SRCE and SRCM of problems in meeting schedules or specifications.

• Assist SRCE and SRCM in administration functions and initiate correspondence (draft letters/reports) to contractors and other departments for SRCM's signature.

• Review and validate billing items submitted in Work Estimates, confirm actual progress, determine work completion percentages, and recommend payments accordingly. Advise contractors on any discrepancies, required corrections, or additional documentation.

• Assist in coordinating the compilation of relevant documentation and the determination of actual events and situations causing contract delays and/or claims and in evaluating validity of claims.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

• Minimum 5 years of post-graduation experience with very good site inspection and construction management skills.

• Good understanding of Mechanical Engineering design and system principles.

• Knowledge of international building code (IBC) and Uniform Building Code (UBC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and ASHRAE.

• Desired project type experience; residential villa developments, mid-rise apartment buildings, educational, industrial, warehousing, office and medical clinics as well as comprehensive infrastructure works involving underground mechanical and plumbing utility systems.

• Minimum 3 years of Middle East work experience is required.

• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

• Must be able to obtain a Saudi Driving License.

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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