Resident Engineer

About the role

Parsons Corporation is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer to lead field engineering activities on large infrastructure projects in Dubai. The role involves planning, scheduling, supervising, and providing technical guidance to ensure construction operations meet company standards and industry best practices.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organize, staff and monitor all field engineering activities and related support operations.
• Provide guidance on scope, schedules, procedures and resolve field construction problems.
• Determine budget estimates and staffing requirements for defined scopes.
• Establish and maintain construction engineering quality control on site.
• Collaborate with construction management to eliminate hazards and ensure safe work practices.
• Maintain close relationships with design engineers, client representatives and contractors.
• Maintain project control documentation, design drawings, specifications, change orders, etc.
• Monitor contractor performance against schedule and specifications.
• Conduct performance evaluations for assigned personnel.
• Make decisions on long‑range planning, scheduling, budgeting, work priorities and personnel.
• Advise management on field engineering procedures, construction methods and financial matters.

Required profile

• Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• Minimum 20 years of experience supervising construction of large infrastructure or road development projects.
• Recent experience working in Dubai.
• Proven leadership capability and strong communication skills.
• Commitment to quality and safety.

Required skills