Assistant Resident Engineer - Landscape Architect

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Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Assistant Resident Engineer - Landscape Architect to join our team!

• Provide support to senior staff concerning all landscape related issues
• Reviews landscape shop drawings and responding to RFI’s and other related client / contractors’ queries.
• Review Mockups and ensure sample presentations are adequate as required
• Reviews Material & work inspection requests related to landscaping works.
• Supervises the landscaping construction ensuring the intended design is delivered in the best quality while conducting interval site visits.
• Prepares value engineering and design enhancement proposals to the client.
• Reviews Landscape manuals (O & M).
• Identifies and documents changes in scope.
• Determines the scope of procurement work, schedules, and budgets for technical aspects of the contract and monitor progress. Interfaces with Procurement and Subcontracts to facilitate procurement coordination with vendors/subcontractors.
• Attend weekly / monthly meetings as necessary with specific regard to landscape and issues.
• Review work produced to ensure that applicable codes, standards, and procedures are followed, and that quality is acceptable.
• Provide landscape input to weekly / monthly reports.
• Liaise with Key Stakeholders to ensure a smooth handover of landscape assets on completion of works.
• Ensures client criteria and scope are met by the contractor.
• Ensure the timely review of all documents submitted by the contractor such as technical drawings and material selection.
• Participate in all site safety training and comply with all site safety protocols.
• Provide all necessary on-site direction and assist the RE to issue site instructions or respond to RFI for landscaping and associated items.
• Check and measure the performed work in his/her line of work, record and help the Resident Engineer to display progress vs programmed work.
• Ensure correctness and completeness of ‘as-built’ drawings within his/her line of work.
• Reviews and approves change orders. Notifies project management and other affected personnel of all changes.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

• Bachelor’s degree in Landscape Architecture or a related field.
• Equivalency certificate from Ministry of Education required.
• Minimum of 8 years of comprehensive experience in landscape supervision on major landscape projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in the UAE, preferably in Abu Dhabi.
• Prior involvement in DMT / ADM projects is an advantage, particularly those related to parks and public realm developments.
• Strong understanding of current landscape design and construction practices and their effective implementation on-site.
• Solid knowledge of horticultural principles, particularly in executing large-scale hardscape and softscape works typical to the Gulf region.
• Computer literate, with the ability to use technology for data access, record keeping, and report generation.
• Proficiency in both standard and specialized software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch Up, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, Land F/X, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, with strong technical writing skills for preparing daily and weekly reports.

• GCC experience preferred
• Knowledge of LEED and ESTIDAMA principles.
• Possess a strong commitment to quality control for design and technical issues.
• Possess strong communication skills with both internal and external parties.
• A willingness to develop and further landscape architecture skills and techniques for the enhancement and efficiency of the team.
• Demonstrate a team oriented and collaborative approach to Landscape Architecture…