Resident Engineer

Job description / Role

POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under general supervision, participates in the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of field engineering assignments including development of plans, schedules, contracts, procedures, and construction methods and systems. Incumbent is also responsible for reviewing the performance of subcontractors to assure contract compliance, the application of accepted construction technology and standards, and the acceptable standardization of materials and supplies. May provide technical guidance to less-experienced field engineering personnel. Willingness to relocate to construction site locations is expected.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs difficult and complex field engineering assignments involving the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of a construction project.

Maintains first-level quality assurance to confirm that the installation of all work within his/her discipline is in accordance with the plans, specifications, and industry standards. May supervise the construction engineering work and provide technical expertise for one or more of the construction engineering disciplines.

Ensures that tests and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved procedures.

Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees. Ensures that personnel of the assigned group engage in safe work practices in compliance with site-specific safety procedures and industry standards.

Establishes and maintains liaison with the discipline design engineering staff. Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current revision level and correct technical execution of the work.

Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions.

Develops discipline construction schedules and monitors progress. Provides schedule and progress appraisal report to the Construction Manager.

Monitors material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline. Ensures that materials received meet specifications and established standards of quality.

Organizes the accumulation of assigned discipline data for the final project turnover and report.

Initiates and maintains records, back-charge procedures, progress reports, etc., as required.

May have some interface with the client and upper-level management.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

B.S. in Civil Engineering
Minimum 20 years experience, with at least 15 years in road construction/supervision
Must have prior experience as an RE on similar and relevant projects for at least 5 years, preferably in the Gulf
Must have good prior experience as an RE dealing with contractual as well as technical matters
Must have good written and verbal communication skills in English
Must have good safety awareness and training, be able to perform technical reviews and evaluations, perform and negotiate value engineering, knowledge of international standards such as US, European standards and codes,
Must have knowledge of standard contract conditions such FIDI
Must have ability to prepare and present technical reports and conduct high quality presentations
Must be able to prepare and present progress reports and charts
Must have knowledge of scheduling
Must be able to review contract programmes and conduct assessment of progress
Must be experienced in professional interfacing with the client and contractor
Must be able to work independently and have full managerial control over his entire team
Must have the ability to review and assess technical alternatives, manufacturers, suppliers, and subcontractors,
Must have knowledge of computers and software.
Arabic language communication skills would be a plus

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.