Bechtel

Assistant Resident Engineer-Civil, Ras Al-Khair

Khobar, Saudi ArabiaPosted 4 days ago

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Salary
AED 8k–14k a month· est.
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

Requisition ID: 300873 - Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single - Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project - Work Location: Ras Al Khair Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects: Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. Project Overview: Jubail is one of Bechtel’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. It is one of the biggest civil engineering projects in modern times—and it's getting bigger. Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-1970s. Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) serves as the Management Services Contractor (MSC), or “owner’s representative” for our client, the Royal Commission (RC). We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers, managing design submissions from local architect/engineering (AE) firms, and overseeing the actual construction work being performed by local contractors and sub-contractors in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair Industrial Cities. In June 2026, Bechtel’s contract with the Royal Commission was renewed for another 5 years with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic buildings/bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings, mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, universities, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port and pipeline expansions, and more. Work Location: Ras Al-Khair. The position is based in Ras Al-Khair, located approximately 100 kilometers north of Jubail Industrial City. Daily commuting between Jubail and Ras Al-Khair is required, using either the available transportation facility or the shuttle bus service. Accommodation for this role is provided in Jubail Industrial City. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are provided for Ras Al-Khair assignees on workdays. This position is designated as Single Status only Job Summary: Reporting to the Resident Engineer, the Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil Engineering acts as deputy for assigned contracts and supports safe, compliant and timely delivery from mobilization through construction, testing, handover and closeout. The role provides day-to-day leadership to field engineering personnel and coordinates closely with the client, contractors and project functions. Major Responsibilities: - Act as the primary field interface when delegated by the Resident Engineer and maintain effective coordination with the Royal Commission, contractors and internal departments. - Lead civil construction oversight for earthworks, underground utilities, roads, drainage, concrete, structural, architectural and associated interface works within the assigned scope. - Monitor contractor performance against approved schedules, milestones, manpower, plant and productivity commitments; identify slippage and drive practical recovery actions. - Review look-ahead plans, baseline and updated schedules, progress measurements and time-impact submissions with Project Controls and Contract Administration. - Champion Environment Health and Safety Culture by verifying compliance with approved safety plans, permits, risk assessments and site controls, and by intervening when standards are not met. - Ensure work complies with contract drawings, specifications, approved method statements, inspection and test plans, applicable codes and Royal Commission requirements. - Provide direction to field engineers for timely review of technical submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, material approvals, inspection requests, test reports, NCRs and field changes. - Coordinate resolution of design clarifications, constructability issues, site conditions and interfaces with structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, telecom and utility disciplines. - Chair progress, coordination and technical meetings as assigned; issue clear minutes, owners and due dates, and follow actions through closure. - Review contractor change proposals, DCNs, reque

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Extensive field experience in civil construction for EPC projects. Strong knowledge of earthworks, utilities, roads, drainage, concrete, structural, architectural works. Proficient in reading drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection & test plans. Experience with scheduling, look-ahead plans, and project controls. Excellent communication skills and ability to lead field teams and coordinate with client, contractors, and internal departments. Safety leadership experience and ability to verify compliance with safety plans and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary field interface and coordinate with Royal Commission, contractors, and internal departments. Lead civil construction oversight for earthworks, underground utilities, roads, drainage, concrete, structural, architectural and related works. Monitor contractor performance against schedules, milestones, manpower, plant, and productivity; identify slippage and drive recovery actions. Review look-ahead plans, schedules, progress measurements, and time-impact submissions with Project Controls and Contract Administration. Champion Environment Health and Safety culture and ensure compliance with safety plans and site controls. Ensure work complies with contract drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, and codes. Provide direction to field engineers for review of submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, material approvals, inspection requests, test reports, NCRs and field changes. Coordinate resolution of design clarifications and constructability issues across disciplines. Chair progress, coordination, and technical meetings; issue minutes and track actions to closure. Review contractor change proposals and related documentation.

Skills

  • Civil engineering
  • Earthworks
  • Underground utilities
  • Roads and drainage
  • Concrete and structural works
  • Reading drawings and specifications
  • Inspection and test plans (ITPs)
  • Look-ahead planning
  • Project controls coordination
  • Safety program implementation
  • Submittal review
  • RFIs and NCRs management
  • Coordination across disciplines
  • Construction management

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