Resident Engineer (Roads & Infrastructure Utilities)

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Job Description: Resident Engineer (Roads & Infrastructure Utilities) Dubai, UAE In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Position Overview: The Resident Engineer (RE) shall be fully responsible for the supervision, administration, coordination, and contract management of all roads and infrastructure works, including wet and dry utilities. The RE shall ensure that the Works are executed in strict accordance with the Contract Documents, approved drawings, specifications, authority requirements, and applicable standards, while safeguarding the Employer’s contractual, technical, financial, and time-related interests. The role requires strong technical leadership combined with robust contract administration capability. What You'll Be Doing: Project Leadership & Site Management: - Act as the primary on-site representative. - Lead and manage the site supervision team including discipline engineers, inspectors, and support staff. Act as the primary onsite representative - Enforce implementation of the Project Execution Plan. - Oversee day-to-day construction activities for roads, utilities, and associated civil works. - Ensure proper coordination between wet utilities, dry utilities, roads, structures, and traffic diversions. - Monitor contractor’s resources, construction sequence, and methodology to ensure alignment with approved programme. - Identify risks to progress and implement proactive mitigation measures. Act as the primary onsite representative Contract Administration & Commercial Management: - Administer the Contract in accordance with the applicable Conditions of Contract. - Review and respond to contractor’s notices, claims, and submissions within contractual timelines. - Assess and recommend Engineer’s determinations relating to: - Variations. - Extensions of Time (EOT). - Prolongation costs. - Disruption claims. - Review interim payment applications and certify payment in accordance with actual progress and contractual entitlement. - Maintain comprehensive records to protect the Engineer and Employer’s contractual position. - Issue Site Instructions, NCRs, Notices to Correct, and other contractual correspondence where required. - Monitor contractor compliance with programme obligations and mitigation requirements. Technical Oversight – Roads & Utilities: Supervise construction of: - Roadworks (subgrade, subbase, asphalt, interlocks, Krebs). - Tunnels (Under Passes), MSE Walls. - Stormwater drainage systems. - Sewerage and rising mains. - Potable water and firefighting networks. - Irrigation networks. - Electrical & street lighting systems. - ICT/telecom infrastructure. - Gas and district cooling (where applicable). - Ensure compliance with approved shop drawings, method statements, and ITPs. - Verify road profiles, pavement designs, and utility clearances. - Oversee testing and commissioning activities and ensure full documentation prior to handover. Quality Assurance & Compliance: - Enforce implementation of the Project Quality Plan. - Review and approve technical submittals including materials, shop drawings, and technical proposals. - Conduct regular inspections and audits. - Raise and close NCRs and follow up corrective actions. - Verify completeness and accuracy of: - As-built drawings. - O&M manuals. - Testing & commissioning reports. - Ensure compliance with Authorities requirements. Program & Progress Monitoring - Review and monitor baseline and updated programs. - Ensure logical sequencing of roads and utility works. - Assess, in coordination with the Planning Manager/Engineer, delays, concurrency, and mitigation measures. - Provide technical input for delay analysis assessments. - Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports highlighting: - Risks. - Delays. - Mitigation strategies. - Contractor performance issues. Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Oversight - Enforce strict adherence to the approved HSE Plan. - Monitor high-risk activities including: - Deep excavations. - Utility crossings. - Confined spaces. - Traffic diversions. - Participate in HSE audits and incident investigations. - Ensure contractor maintains safe working environment in compliance with local regulations. Stakeholder & Auth

Not explicitly separated as a standalone section in the posting. The role description implies senior site supervision, contract administration, and technical oversight responsibilities but no discrete list of required qualifications or minimum years is provided.

Act as the primary on-site representative for Roads & Infrastructure Utilities projects. Lead and manage the site supervision team. Enforce the Project Execution Plan and oversee day-to-day construction activities for roads, utilities, and associated civil works. Ensure coordination between wet/dry utilities, roads, structures, and traffic diversions. Monitor contractor resources, sequence, and methodology; identify and mitigate risks. Administer the Contract in line with applicable conditions; respond to contractor notices and submissions; assess variations, EOTs, prolongation costs, disruption claims, and interim payments. Maintain records to protect contractual positions. Issue Site Instructions and other contractual correspondence. Supervise construction of roadworks, tunnels, drainage, sewerage, potable water, firefighting networks, irrigation, electrical and street lighting, ICT/telecom, gas and district cooling where applicable. Verify shop drawings, method statements, and ITPs; oversee testing and commissioning and handover documentation. Enforce the Project Quality Plan; review submittals and conduct inspections. Monitor programs, progress, delays, risks, and mitigation; prepare weekly/monthly progress reports. Enforce HSE adherence; participate in HSE audits and investigations; ensure safe working environment per local regulations.