Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Assistant Resident Engineer (Structures / Bridges) to join our team in Abu Dhabi! In this role, you will assist the Resident Engineer in administering the day-to-day supervision and management of bridge and structural works on large-scale infrastructure projects, ensuring that construction is carried out in accordance with the contract, specifications, and approved drawings.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Reporting to the Resident Engineer and assisting in supervising the construction of bridges, structures, and associated works.
- Acting in place of the Resident Engineer when they are on leave or absent, as required.
- Coordinating your activities with other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.
- Assisting the Resident Engineer in reviewing shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, and related correspondence, and preparing draft responses for review.
- Coordinating with Parsons’ design engineers to resolve technical issues related to structural works.
- Maintaining your daily diary and ensuring inspectors’ daily reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Coordinating with the contractor’s engineers on scheduling and allocation of resources.
- Directing, assisting, and monitoring the performance of inspectors and surveyors, as applicable.
- Convening and chairing special meetings with contractors, subcontractors, and relevant stakeholders related to your scope of work.
- Ensuring accuracy and completeness of records, including inspection reports and site correspondence.
- Ensuring project safety goals are achieved and overseeing the implementation of safety procedures within your scope.
- Preparing and/or assisting in the preparation of weekly and monthly progress reports.
- Acting positively and participating in all health and safety issues on site, as required by the Resident Engineer and project safety representatives.
- Providing on-site direction and assisting the Resident Engineer in issuing site instructions related to structural and associated works.
- Checking and measuring performed work within your discipline, recording quantities, and assisting the Resident Engineer in reporting progress against the programme.
- Ensuring correctness and completeness of as-built drawings for structural works.
- Assisting with the handover of works to relevant authorities, including ensuring required records and clearances are in place.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the design, site supervision, and construction management of infrastructure projects, including roads and bridges.
- Minimum 2 years of proven experience managing supervision activities on large-scale infrastructure projects within Abu Dhabi (mandatory).
- Ability to review and justify material submissions, analyze laboratory and technical reports, and apply acceptance sampling, testing, and quality measures in line with project specifications.
- Sound knowledge of contractual relationships and construction contract administration.
- Fully computer literate, with the ability to use relevant software to access data, maintain records, and generate reports, as well as project-specific engineering and construction tools.
- Fluent in written and spoken English, with strong technical writing and communication skills.