Resident Engineer (Infrastructure)

Parsons Corporation


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
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Job Description

Job Posting

Resident Engineer (Roads & Infra)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Resident Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to plan, schedule, supervise, and exercise administrative authority over all field of engineering work.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Serve as the Engineer on record during the construction phase, with responsibilities and authority delegated by the Employer.
  • Maintain direct communication with the Contractor and ensure that all construction activities comply with the contract.
  • Monitor and inspect ongoing construction works, issuing instructions to correct non-compliant activities, materials, or equipment.
  • Lead and support the construction supervision team, including site engineers, inspectors, and surveyors.
  • Advise the Employer on variation orders, contractor claims, and financial instructions.
  • Recommend contractor payments and provide assessments related to cost and contractual matters.
  • Offer guidance on roadworks, utility works, traffic diversions, and related infrastructure tasks.
  • Review and approve shop drawings, as-built drawings, method statements, material submittals, and RFIs.
  • Maintain daily diaries and ensure thorough documentation of progress and issues on-site.
  • Prepare progress and performance reports; track actual work completed against the project schedule.
  • Coordinate with Parsons’ design team, the contractor, and external authorities to resolve project issues.
  • Monitor and ensure the implementation of safety procedures, reporting any incidents or near misses.
  • Oversee project HSE compliance and actively promote a culture of safety.
  • Lead site meetings and ensure timely dissemination of project documents and correspondence.
  • Ensure records are accurate and complete, reporting updates to the SRE, Construction Manager, or Project Manager.
  • Support contract administration and perform any other tasks relevant to this role.


What Required Skills You'll Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
  • Minimum 15 years post graduate experience in supervision, and construction management of major infrastructure projects
  • Proven experience in managing supervision activities on large-scale infrastructure projects, preferably in the Gulf region.
  • Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer (PE) registration or other similar professional organizations preferred
  • Emphasis on Quality Assurance Specifications and Statistical Quality Control
  • Ability to review and evaluate technical submittals, laboratory test results, and ensure compliance with project specifications.
  • Solid understanding of construction contracts and project documentation.
  • Proficient in computer applications relevant to engineering and construction, including record-keeping and report generation.


Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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