Resident Engineer - Drainage & Micro Tunneling

Job description / Role

The Resident Engineer (Drainage / Micro Tunneling) will be part of the shared staff on the GEC project. He will assist the Senior Resident Engineer in administering the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project, with specific duties related to the work on the review and approval of the micro-tunneling design and shop drawings. He will supervise the work of the site engineers and the work inspectors working on the construction supervision of the micro-tunneling and the associated works.

The primary role and responsibilities of the Resident Engineer (Drainage / Micro Tunneling) are noted in the following points:
- Direct the site supervision related to micro-tunneling, drainage and associated works including the pipes, manholes, chambers, gullies, etc.
- Coordinate his direct activities with the other discipline REs to maintain consistency and integrity in the overall construction;
- Responsible for reviewing all shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, any requests for information relating to the micro-tunneling and associated drainage / sewage works;
- Coordinate with Parsons' design Engineers for resolution of related issues;
- Maintain the Resident Engineers daily diary and daily diaries and reports by his subordinates;
- Coordinate with the Contractor on scheduling and application of resources;
- Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the construction team working on the supervision of the construction of the micro-tunneling and associated drainage works including the site engineers, the work inspectors and the surveyors;
- Coordinate with PWA/PMC, the Contractor and related concerned authorities;
- Advise on contractual and construction matters regarding tunneling and associated drainage works, utilities diversions and installations, traffic diversions, and other related works;
- Generally supervise, review, monitor and report on progress of the micro-tunneling and associated works;
- Liaise with all parties for site safety;
- Convene and chair regular site meetings about issues related to micro-tunneling and associated work and related activities;
- Issue additional drawings etc. as required in coordination with the design office;
- Ensure prompt exchange of correspondence and approvals;
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of records;
- Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project;
- Act positively, and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Senior Resident Engineer, and the Project Safety Representative;
- Comply with safety, health and risk management requirements;
- Provide all necessary on-site direction and issue site instructions with respect to micro-tunneling and associated works, utilities and other related activities;
- Report back as necessary to the Senior Resident Engineer;
- Check and measure the performed work and record and display progress vs. programmed work;
- Prepare progress reports as applicable;
- Ensure correctness and completeness of as-built drawings in the area of his discipline;
- Participate in contract administration.

Requirements

- Degree in Civil Engineering with fifteen 15+ years of strong experience with at least the last 7 years of those as Resident Engineer for the Micro Tunneling related to major Roads & Drainage projects preferably in the Gulf region.
- Chartered, PEng, Western or Western Educated is preferred.
- Good prior experience as Resident Engineer dealing with contractual as well as technical matters.
- Experience with consultancies is a must.
- Being proactive with excellent problem solving skills.
- Candidate must be proficient in English both written and oral.

About the Company

Parsons is a leader in many diverse markets such as infrastructure, transportation, water, telecommunications, aviation, commercial, environmental, planning, industrial manufacturing, education, healthcare, life sciences and homeland security.

Parsons provides technical and management solutions to federal, regional and local government agencies as well as private industries worldwide.