Assistant Resident Engineer - Roads

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Parsons International
Assistant Resident Engineer - Roads
Dubai, UAE

Parsons is a technology-driven engineering services firm with more than 70 years of experience in the engineering, construction, technical, and professional services industries. The corporation is a leader in many diversified markets with a focus on infrastructure, defense, and construction. Parsons delivers design/design-build, program/construction management, systems design/engineering, cyber/converged security, and other professional services packaged in innovative alternative delivery methods to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

OPPORTUNITY
Parsons provides construction supervision consultancy to a flagship infrastructure project in Dubai, UAE. The planned development encompasses commercial districts linked by leisure developments that expand into further residential neighborhoods and parks in an area of approximately 400 hectares. Scope of work includes internal roads, external highway intersections, bridges, street lighting, electrical (HV and LV) networks, district cooling, potable water, sewerage, storm water drainage networks, waste management and other structures and infrastructure works.

JOB DESCRIPTION
• Report to the Senior Resident Engineer and assist in supervising the construction of road works and associated items.
• Coordinate his direct activities with the other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.
• Assist the Senior Resident Engineer in reviewing of shop drawings, design proposals, method statements and other activities.
• Coordinate with Parsons' design engineers for resolution of related issues.
• Maintain the daily diary and the daily reports by the inspectors.
• Coordinate with the contractor engineers on scheduling and application of resources.
• Direct, assist and monitor the performance of the inspectors and surveyors as applicable.
• Convene and chair special meetings with the contractor, subcontractors and other parties related to his work.
• 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 representatives.
• Provide all necessary on-site direction and assist the Senior Resident Engineer to issue site instructions with respect to road works and associated items.
• Check and measure the performed work in his line of work, record and assist the Senior Resident Engineer to display progress vs. programmed work.
• Ensure correctness and completeness of ‘as-built’ drawings within his line of work.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Requirements

• Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• At least 10 years of related work experience in construction supervision of roads, highway, underpass, tunnel and bridges.
• Preferably with related work experience in Dubai or GCC.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong assessment and problem-solving skills.

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.