Construction Specialist - Dry Utilities; Airfield - Corporation

Position Overview

Construction Specialist - Dry Utilities (Airfield) role is a site-based inspection and compliance position supporting dry infrastructure works on a major airport airfield and runway development project in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on verifying construction quality, ensuring compliance with approved drawings and aviation authority standards, and supporting safe, coordinated delivery of airfield dry utilities systems.

Country:
Saudi Arabia
City:
Riyadh
Industry: Construction
Function: QA Quality Control
Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Job Type: Full-time

• Carry out detailed inspections of dry utilities works including duct banks, cable trenches, manholes, handholes, and associated civil works.
• Verify construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans, and method statements.
• Witness inspections, testing, and approvals in coordination with QA and QC teams and consultants.
• Monitor installation of power, lighting, communication, and control duct systems supporting airfield and runway operations.
• Ensure compliance with aviation authority requirements for airfield lighting, navigational aids, and supporting civil infrastructure.
• Check workmanship, materials, and installation methods to ensure quality, durability, and compliance.
• Coordinate with civil, pavement, wet utilities, and MEP teams to manage interfaces and prevent clashes.
• Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, and consultants to resolve inspection comments and deficiencies.
• Support alignment between airside systems and associated infrastructure works.
• Prepare inspection reports, site observations, and non-conformance reports.
• Maintain inspection logs, checklists, and compliance records.
• Support preparation of as-built documentation and handover packages.
• Ensure all inspected works comply with approved HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Monitor safe working practices in trenches, excavations, and airside-controlled areas.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work systems and airside safety procedures.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in dry utilities construction or inspection roles.
• Experience on airport, airfield, runway, or major infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dry utilities systems including duct banks, cable containment, and associated civil works.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and inspection and test plans.
• Strong inspection, reporting, and quality control skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and inspection reporting tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and clear communication skills.
• Experience working in airside or operational airport environments.
• Familiarity with aviation authority standards for airfield infrastructure.
• Knowledge of QA and QC processes, NCR management, and close-out procedures.
• Experience using document control systems such as Aconex or similar.
• Relevant inspection or quality certifications are an advantage.

• Opportunity to work on major airport airfield and runway development projects in Saudi Arabia.
• Exposure to high-specification aviation infrastructure and regulated environments.
• Collaborative site teams with a strong focus on quality, safety, and compliance.
• Professional growth within large-scale aviation and infrastructure programs.
• Long-term career development across construction inspection and quality control disciplines.

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering, construction, and project management organization delivering complex infrastructure and aviation projects worldwide. With a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, Parsons supports national airport and transportation development through disciplined inspection practices, technical excellence, and strict compliance with international aviation and construction standards.