Resident Engineer (Bridges)
Abu Dhabi, UAE

Opportunity

Parsons is the Project Consultant for the construction supervision of a prestigious roads and bridges project in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Position Overview

The Resident Engineer will be administering the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project, with specific duties related to the work on the road, infrastructure and landscape works. He will supervise the work of the site engineers and the work inspectors working on the construction supervision of the road, infrastructure and landscape works.

Job Responsibilities

- To act as, and to fulfill the duties of, the Engineer with regards to assigned duties and delegated authority and be directly responsible to the Employer during the construction of the Works.
- To communicate directly with the Contractor.
- To monitor, observe and inspect the Contractor’s construction activities.
- Issue orders/direction to the Contractor to correct any activities, work, materials and/or equipment which are not in compliance with the Contract.
- Direct, assist, monitor and manage the performance of the construction supervision team working on the the construction of the roadworks and associated works including the site engineers, the work inspectors and the surveyors.
- Provide assistance, information and advice to the Employer regarding the issuance of variations and adjustments to the settlement of the Contractor’s accounts.
- Provide assistance, information and advice to the Employer regarding the issuance of instructions involving financial matters.
- Provide recommendations to the Employer for Contractor payments.
- Provide recommendations to the Employer for claims and variation orders.
- Advise on contractual and construction matters regarding roadworks and associated works, utility diversions and installations, traffic diversions, road furniture, landscape and other related works.
- Keep pertinent and proper site records.
- Review all fabrication/shop/working/as-built drawings, design proposals, method statements, material submissions, any requests for information relating to the roads and associated works.
- Maintain the Resident Engineers’ daily diary and daily diaries and reports by his subordinates.
- Generally supervise, review, monitor and report on progress of the works.
- Prepare progress reports as applicable.
- Check and measure the performed work and record/report on actual vs. planned progress.
- Coordinate with Parsons' design Engineers for resolution of related issues.
- Coordinate with the Contractor on scheduling and application of resources.
- Coordinate with Client/PMC, the Contractor and related concerned Authorities.
- Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project and oversee implementation of safety procedures on the project.
- Liaise with all parties for site safety and quality of works.
- Submit reports to the Employer on any accidents or near misses that take place on site.
- Review the Contractors’ HSE reports.
- Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the HSE regulations, and the Project Safety Representative.
- Comply with safety, health and risk management requirements.
- Convene and chair regular site meetings.
- 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.
- Report back as necessary to the Project / Construction Director.
- Participate in contract administration.
- Review Contractor’s Works’ Rate of Progress and accordingly issue the relevant correspondence.
- Lead the review of Contractor’s claims.
- Liaise with local authorities.