Resident Engineer

Parsons

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Civil & Structural Engineering
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

* Plan, organize, and supervise field engineering and utilities construction activities.
* Lead site operations ensuring adequate staffing, schedule adherence, and technical compliance.
* Provide direction on work scope, sequencing, safety procedures, and design coordination.
* Establish and monitor field quality control measures and ensure work meets specifications.
* Coordinate with project management, contractors, and client representatives for project alignment.
* Review contractor performance, track progress, and ensure adherence to approved drawings and timelines.
* Maintain all site records, documentation, design revisions, change orders, and inspection logs.
* Oversee commissioning, NOC processes, and final project handover documentation.
* Ensure compliance with Dubai authority standards, including DEWA, RTA, DM, and NOC procedures.
* Identify and resolve technical issues, providing engineering solutions and recommendations.
* Conduct performance evaluations, mentoring site engineers and inspectors.
* Promote a culture of safety and ensure all site activities align with project HSE plans.

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
* Minimum 15 years of total experience in construction supervision of infrastructure and utilities.
* Proven record of leading large-scale projects involving drainage, sewerage, irrigation, and pumping stations.
* Strong knowledge of Dubai NOC processes, authority procedures, and project commissioning.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and client coordination skills.
* Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as Resident Engineer on Dubai-based projects.
* Proficient in interpreting design specifications and managing multidisciplinary teams.
* Committed to quality control and safe work practices.

Skills Set

* Infrastructure and utilities project supervision
* Stormwater, sewerage, and irrigation systems
* Pumping station design and commissioning
* Construction quality control and safety management
* NOC procedures and authority coordination in Dubai
* Site planning, scheduling, and documentation control
* Leadership and team management
* Change management and contractor performance tracking