Mechanical Inspector - Infrastructure

Job description / Role

Through Parsons engineering and construction management services, we deliver innovative, safe and sustainable infrastructure in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain and Kuwait. Our focus is on delivering air, rail, road and highway transportation; water conveyance and/or wastewater treatment; and land development and public infrastructure to our clients and your communities. Parsons creates interconnected communities and world class infrastructure.

Parsons is the construction supervision consultant for a major infrastructure project in the UAE. The scope of work includes internal roads, external highway intersections, iconic bridges and other structures, electrical (HV and LV) networks, telecoms networks, potable water network, irrigation, water pump station network, fire-fighting network, sewerage network, storm water drainage network, street lighting and traffic signals, and gas network.

The Site Inspector is assigned to various phases of the mechanical works with an important part in assuring the quality of work in the finished project. He will be the eyes and ears of the ARE and the RE to ensure compliance of the work with the drawings and specifications. He shall be familiar with the plans, specifications, particular specifications and construction methods for the phases of the work to which he has been assigned.

Job Responsibilities:
• Ensure that all construction works are performed in strict accordance with the plans and specifications.
• Maintain a detailed diary of the day’s work activities, issues, work approved or rejected, hours of operation, labor and equipment used, etc. and sign at the end of each day as directed by the ARE.
• Interface with the public and stake holders adjacent to the work to mitigate the construction impacts.
• Coordinate with the contractor’s foreman in charge of the work on a daily basis to advice on the proper execution of the work.
• Coordinate with the Materials Inspectors and arrange for sampling and testing of satisfactorily completed work, and quality assurance testing of suspect materials.
• Coordinate with the Surveyors to check the line and grade of ready work and completed work for conformance with the plans and specifications.
• Report questionable methods of operation by the contractor to the ARE or to the Resident Engineer.
• Report to ARE or RE any failure of the contractor to perform the work as per the drawings and specifications and to provide good workmanship.
• Process the inspection requests and maintain records of their status.
• Maintain detailed records of work performed by the contractor in case the work is performed on a day works basis.
• Act in a professional way but firm in dealings with the Contractor.

Requirements

• Technical diploma (or equivalent).
• 8 to 10 years of related work experience in infrastructure projects.
• Dubai-UAE experience is preferred.

Skills/Competencies:
• Good written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with project personnel and management.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints and construction specifications and be thoroughly familiar with construction related processes related to area of assignment.

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.