Construction Specialist - Water and Wastewater Projects; PMC - Corporation

Position Overview

Construction Specialist role supporting critical water and wastewater emergency projects in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. This position focuses on construction-phase technical oversight, constructability assurance, and interface management within a PMC environment, ensuring alignment between approved designs, contractor methodologies, and operational requirements. The role is ideal for senior construction professionals experienced in large-scale water and wastewater infrastructure programs in the UAE.

• Country: UAE
• City:
  Abu Dhabi and Al Ain
• Industry: Utilities
• Function:
  Construction
• Salary: AED 20000 - 30000 per month (market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality:
  Any
• Job Type: Full-time

• Provide construction-phase technical oversight and assurance across emergency water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance with approved design intent and Employer's Requirements.
• Review DB and DBO contractor construction methodologies, sequencing plans, and temporary works from a constructability, interface, and operability perspective.
• Support coordination between the PMC, construction supervision consultants, DB and DBO contractors, and client operational teams.
• Identify and assess constructability and interface risks that may affect safety, performance, or long-term asset integrity.
• Provide technical input on contractor-proposed changes, value engineering proposals, and alternative construction solutions.
• Review construction-stage design clarifications and technical queries to ensure consistency with approved designs.
• Support management of interface risks between construction activities and live water or wastewater operations.
• Contribute to commissioning, readiness, and handover activities from a construction and constructability standpoint.
• Provide technical input to PMC reports, construction risk registers, and interface logs.
• Escalate critical construction-related risks and technical issues to PMC leadership and the client in a timely manner.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 15 years of experience on major infrastructure programs, preferably in water and wastewater sectors.
• At least 5 years of experience in a senior construction-focused role within PMC, PMO, or EPC environments.
• Proven experience supporting construction activities on complex water and wastewater treatment or conveyance projects.
• Strong background working with Abu Dhabi authorities, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• GCC experience is essential, with strong preference for Abu Dhabi-based projects.

• Construction phase technical oversight
• Constructability and interface risk management
• Water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• PMC and EPC coordination
• Contractor methodology and sequencing review
• Commissioning and operational readiness support
• Technical reporting and escalation

Be part of high-impact emergency water and wastewater programs supporting essential public services. Work within a senior PMC role on complex infrastructure projects in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain. Join a globally respected engineering and program management organization offering long-term career growth and exposure to landmark infrastructure initiatives.

Parsons Corporation is a leading global provider of engineering, construction, and program management services. In the UAE, Parsons supports major water, wastewater, transportation, and infrastructure programs, delivering reliable, compliant, and sustainable solutions for government and utility clients across Abu Dhabi and the wider region.