Resident Engineer

Overview

Job Description

Resident Engineer

What You’ll Be Doing

• Act as the Parsons lead representative on site, reporting to the Construction Director/Project Director and managing day‑to‑day construction supervision activities.
• Lead and coordinate the multi‑disciplinary supervision team (civil, structural, architecture, landscape, wet and dry utilities, QS, HSE, etc.) to ensure effective oversight of all site works.
• Ensure that all construction activities are carried out in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contract documents, authority requirements, and project standards.
• Review and endorse shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, ITPs, and technical queries escalated by discipline engineers before submission to the client/engineer.
• Monitor construction progress, quality, and compliance, proactively addressing issues and coordinating resolutions with the contractor and project team.
• Chair or participate in weekly and monthly progress meetings, technical and coordination meetings, and prepare/validate associated minutes and action trackers.
• Review and comment on the contractor’s work program, sequencing, and resource allocation, highlighting potential delays or conflicts and supporting mitigation measures.
• Oversee the management of site inspections, IRs, NCRs, site observations, and snag lists, ensuring timely closure and effective corrective actions.
• Coordinate closely with client representatives, design teams, and stakeholders to manage design clarifications, RFIs, and changes during construction.
• Review and recommend on variation claims, time extension requests, and change proposals in coordination with the commercial/QS team and project management.
• Ensure effective interface coordination between disciplines and with adjacent projects, utilities, and third parties to avoid conflicts and rework.
• Support and enforce HSE and environmental requirements, working closely with the HSE team to promote a strong safety culture on site.
• Oversee verification of as‑built drawings, O&M manuals, testing and commissioning records, and other close‑out documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Lead inspections, snagging and de‑snagging, and manage the handover process of completed works to the client in accordance with project procedures.
• Prepare and review regular progress reports, technical reports, correspondence, and presentations for the client and internal management.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and performance guidance to the supervision team, supporting a collaborative and high‑performance work environment.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized university.
• in construction supervision of large‑scale infrastructure, public realm, or urban development projects, including previous experience as a Resident Engineer or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, standards, and contract administration, preferably with experience on FIDIC‑based or similar contracts.
• Proven experience leading multi‑disciplinary site teams and managing contractors on complex projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and make sound engineering judgments.
• Proficiency in reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules, and technical submittals, and in preparing professional reports and correspondence.
• Familiarity with HSE and quality management systems in a construction environment.
• Experience in KSA or the GCC region is preferred.
• 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!
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