Senior Resident Engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site supervision team, providing technical guidance and mentorship for daily construction operations.
• Supervise construction across civil works, structural elements, utilities, and associated infrastructure.
• Ensure work follows approved drawings, specifications, method statements, and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with contractors, clients, authorities, and multidisciplinary teams to support execution and resolve interface issues.
• Monitor contractor performance, progress, resources, program adherence, and construction quality metrics.
• Review and coordinate technical submittals, shop drawings, method statements, RFIs, and project documentation.
• Implement QA/QC procedures and inspection protocols; resolve technical and coordination challenges.
• Lead site and progress meetings; monitor quality, HSE, contractual, and regulatory compliance.
• Verify testing, inspection, documentation, and handover requirements for completed works.
• Support the Project Manager and prepare progress reports, technical documentation, and site records.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 20 years of progressive experience in infrastructure, construction, and site supervision roles.
• Proven expertise in construction management and site supervision on large-scale projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, technical specifications, and industry best practices.
• Comprehensive understanding of QA/QC procedures, inspection protocols, and quality assurance standards.
• Solid grasp of project planning, progress monitoring, and construction coordination principles.
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across teams.

Workplace and onboarding

• The role is based on site in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
• Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

About AECOM

Benefits

• Depending on employment status, benefits may include health and disability coverage, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plans.