Resident Engineer
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Job Description:
Resident Engineer
Abu Dhabi, UAE
- Oversee all construction activities for active mobility infrastructure works.
- Lead and coordinate the site supervision team to ensure effective project delivery.
- Manage and lead the site supervision team, ensuring effective coordination and successful project delivery.
- Monitor project progress, quality, safety, and schedule performance to ensure achievement of project objectives.
- Review and approve contractor submittals, including shop drawings, material submissions, method statements, and work plans.
- Ensure compliance with contract specifications, design requirements, local authority regulations, and applicable standards.
- Conduct regular site inspections to verify workmanship quality and adherence to approved construction practices.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, utility agencies, and relevant stakeholders to resolve technical and construction-related issues.
- Review and certify contractor invoices, variation orders, claims, and other contractual matters.
- Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures to minimize impacts on cost, quality, and schedule.
- Prepare progress reports, technical assessments, and project status updates for client and management review.
- Support the implementation of health, safety, environmental, and sustainability requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensure successful project closeout, handover, and completion in accordance with contractual obligations.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum 15 years relevant construction supervision/field engineering experience.
- Proven experience as a Resident Engineer in cycle tracks, pedestrian infrastructure, roads or active mobility projects is preferred.
- ADM/DMT certified engineer approval.
- Strong knowledge of construction supervision, contract administration and quality control.
- Proficiency with CAD and common engineering/construction software; strong communication skills
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication and leadership skills.
- Experience delivering cycle track and active mobility projects in the UAE or GCC region.
- Familiarity with Abu Dhabi/UAE authority standards, regulations, and approval processes.
- Knowledge of sustainable transportation, road safety, complete streets, and urban mobility principles.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders in complex urban environments.
- Professional Engineering registration or equivalent certification.
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Financial Wellness
We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.
Work Life Harmony
Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.
Career Development
We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.
Veteran Support
We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.
Mind & Body
At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.
Health
Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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