Job Description:

Resident Engineer - Bridge

Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Your sense of accountability makes you a person who businesses compete for. You take ownership of your work as a matter of personal integrity. If it’s not your best, you make the necessary changes. Our organization appreciates the timeliness with which you get things done as well as the solid end product you deliver. You’re someone we can count on. Let's talk!

Opportunity

Parsons is the Project Consultant for the construction supervision of a prestigious roads, infrastructure and landscaping (soft and hard) project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The Work scope comprises mainly of roads and bridge, infrastructure and streetscape.

Position Overview

The Resident Engineer will be administering the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project, with specific duties related to the work on the bridge as well as road, infrastructure and landscape works. He will supervise the work of the site engineers and the work inspectors working on the construction supervision of the road,  infrastructure and landscape works.    

Job Responsibilities

• To act as, and to fulfil the duties of, the 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.

• To monitor, observe and inspect the Contractor’s 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, monitor and manage the performance of the construction supervision team working on the the construction of the roadworks 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 roadworks and associated works, utility diversions and installations, traffic diversions, road furniture, landscape 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 the roadworks 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 the works.

• Prepare progress reports as applicable.

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

• 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.

• Review the Contractors’ HSE reports.

• Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the  HSE regulations, 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 Project / Construction Director.

• Participate in contract administration.

• Review Contractor’s Works’ Rate of Progress and accordingly issue the relevant correspondence.

• Lead the review of Contractor’s claims.

• Liaise with Authorities.

Qualification/Experience/Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering and minimum ten (10) years post graduate experience in design, site supervision, and construction management of major bridge and roads, infrastructure and landscaping projects of complex nature.

• Demonstrable experience in all aspects of civil supervision on major road, general infrastructure and landscaping projects preferably in the Gulf region.

• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer (PE) registration or other similar professional organizations preferred.

• Emphasis on Quality Assurance Specifications and Statistical Quality Control.

• Should be able to review and justify the material submissions analyse laboratory and technical reports, carry out acceptance sampling plans, testing and quality measures, ensuring the compliance with the project’s specifications.

• Must have a sound knowledge about contractual relationships.

• Have a proactive and problem solving personality.

• 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 and Arabic both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication skills.

• Availability in UAE is desired.

If exceeding expectations drive your success, we’re a match

Giving your all can take thinking on your feet, imagination, and empathy. We never get tired of going that extra mile when it comes to exceeding customer expectations. If you feel the same, you’ll thrive here, inspired by like-minded colleague. Your colleagues here will come from diverse backgrounds, and we welcome all, knowing that the perspectives diversity brings make us smarter and better.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.