Resident Engineer - Landscaping

Job description / Role

Opportunity

• The project is a development of an area of land of 10,835,456 square meters targeted as a high-quality residential community.
• The project will be divided into districts offering golf course, villas, townhouses, apartments, parks, retail, different sports, activities fields, schools and mosques. Parsons scope will compromise consultancy services for the landscape design adoption and construction supervision to the public areas and the rights of way areas within the residential villas.

Position Overview

• The Resident Engineer (Landscaping) will administer the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project, related to landscaping, irrigation and associated works. He/she will supervise the work of the project team working on the construction supervision of the landscaping, irrigation and related works.

Specific Responsibilities

• Direct the site supervision related to landscaping, irrigation and associated works.
• Responsible for reviewing all shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, any requests for information relating to the landscaping, irrigation 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 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 landscaping, irrigation and associated works.
• Coordinate with client/PMC, the Contractor and related concerned authorities.
• Advise on contractual and construction matters regarding drainage work and associated works, utilities diversions and installations, traffic diversions, and other related works.
• Generally, supervise, review, monitor and report on the progress of the landscaping, irrigation and associated works.
• Liaise with all parties for site safety.
• Convene and chair regular site meetings about issues related to landscaping work and related activities.
• Issue additional drawings 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 the site, as required by the Project Safety Representatives.
• Comply with safety, health and risk management requirements.
• Provide all necessary on-site direction and issue site instructions for landscape, irrigation and other related activities.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in landscape/agricultural engineering, or related field and 20 years of related work experience.
• Minimum of 5 years UAE-Dubai experience is preferred.
• Large projects experience is preferred.
• Proven ability to perform in a management capacity.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations are also required.
• Moreover, must be knowledgeable of current technology and how it can be effectively utilised on the project.

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.