Resident Engineer - Roads, Drainage & Utilities

Job description / Role

The Resident Engineer (Roads, Drainage & Utilities) 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 road, storm drainage and sewage, utilities and associated works. He will supervise the work of the site engineers and the work inspectors working on the construction supervision of the road works, storm drainage and sewage works, utilities and the associated works.

Job Accountabilities:
- Direct the site supervision related to road works, drainage, utilities and associated works including the pipes, manholes, chambers, gullies, etc.
- Coordinate his direct activities with the other discipline RE’s 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 drainage and associated works.
- Coordinate with Parsons' Design Engineers for resolution of related issues.
- Maintain the Resident Engineer’s daily diary and daily diaries and reports completed 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 road works, drainage & utilities works and associated works including the site engineers, the work inspectors and the surveyors.
- Coordinate with Client/PMC, the Contractor and related concerned authorities.
- Advise on contractual and construction matters regarding roads and drainage work and associated works, utilities diversions and installations, traffic diversions, and other related works.
- Generally supervise, review, monitor and report on progress of the roads and drainage and associated works.
- Liaise with all parties for site safety.
- Convene and chair regular site meetings about issues related to roads, drainage & utility works 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 road works, drainage 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

- BSc Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
- Min of 14 postgraduate years of experience and a min. of 7 years of similar work experience on large infrastructure projects.
- Regional experience is a must.
- Qualified professional who can manage and coordinate specialized activity, discipline or team of moderate size and complexity.
- Leads in the formulation of advanced technical concepts.
- Provides specialist services in support of project requirements.
- Independently performs highly complex professional assignments demanding contributions calling for the application of specialized principles.

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.