Assistant Resident Engineer; Infrastructure & Roads

Parsons is seeking an Assistant Resident Engineer (Civil) to join our team in Sharjah, UAE. In this role you will assist the Resident Engineer in administering operational functions for utilities works, coordinating with government departments, contractors, consultants, and the public to facilitate progress and avoid delays.

• Report to the Resident Engineer and assist in supervising the construction of infrastructure works related to civil, road and wet utilities.
• Act in place of the Resident Engineer when on leave or absent.
• Chair meetings with the utilities agencies and any other meetings delegated by the Resident Engineer.
• Coordinate your direct activities with the other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.
• Assist the Resident Engineer in reviewing shop drawings, design proposals, method statements and other activities including correspondence related to the utility section and prepare replies for the review of the Resident Engineer.
• Coordinate with Parsons design engineers for resolution of related issues.
• Maintain the daily diary and the daily reports by the inspectors.
• Coordinate with the contractor engineers on scheduling and application of resources.
• Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the inspectors and surveyors as applicable.
• Convene and chair special meetings with the service authorities, the contractor, subcontractors and other parties related to your work.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of records.
• Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.
• Prepare or assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports.
• Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Resident Engineer and the project safety representatives.
• Provide all necessary on‑site directions and assist the Resident Engineer to issue site instructions with respect to utilities works and associated items.
• Check and measure the performed work in your line of work, record and assist the Resident Engineer to display progress vs. programmed work.
• Ensure correctness and completeness of ‘as‑built’ drawings within your line of work.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 8+ years of postgraduate experience in site supervision and construction management of civil/road/sewerage projects. Experience in design will be an added value.
• Demonstrable experience in all aspects of civil supervision on major roads and infrastructure projects preferably in the Gulf region.
• Emphasis on Quality Assurance Specifications and Statistical Quality Control.
• Ability to review and justify material submissions, analyze laboratory and technical reports, carry out acceptance sampling plans, testing and quality measures, ensuring compliance with the project’s specifications.

• Sound knowledge of contractual relationships.
• Computer literate and able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and use project‑specific engineering and construction relevant software.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, with excellent technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Maintain necessary records and as‑built records, and take charge of handing over the utility works to the respective service authorities and assist the contractor to obtain necessary final clearance.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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