Senior Resident Engineer

Parsons Corporation

Job Description:

Senior Resident Engineer

Qatar

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Resident Engineer to join our team for the Outer Area Project! In this role, you will oversee and manage all aspects of infrastructure project delivery, ensuring that construction activities are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide oversight of the overall planning of infrastructure construction activities, including roads, utilities, drainage systems, and public realm enhancements, to identify critical milestones and priorities.
• Assess the assignment of manpower, materials, and equipment to maximize efficiency, maintain schedules, and meet project goals.
• Anticipate and resolve (in collaboration with the contractor) various problems such as changes in scope, slippage of schedules, and other construction-related challenges.
• Ensure the contractor adopts sound construction practices to attain required quality control at maximum efficiency.
• Prepare periodic reports summarizing the progress of construction activities for higher-level management and clients.
• Ensure effective implementation of all Company and client policies and procedures.
• Serve as the primary contact with client representatives for construction-related activities, maintaining strong client and community relations.
• Oversee and manage all construction activities, ensuring compliance with project specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Review and approve contractor submittals, including shop drawings, method statements, and material approvals, ensuring compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays or risks, and recommend corrective actions to ensure the project remains on track.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure quality control, adherence to safety protocols, and compliance with contractual obligations.
• Chair progress meetings with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to review project status, resolve issues, and ensure alignment on project objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the project team, ensuring the resolution of design and construction challenges.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, including Qatar Construction Specifications (QCS), and international standards.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources, ensuring efficient and effective project delivery.
• Lead and mentor the construction supervision team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor s Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university with professional qualifications from a recognized international institution.
• Must be a Chartered Engineer (CEng or equivalent) from a recognized professional institution.
• MME registration is required.
• Minimum of 20 years of post-graduate experience in design, site supervision, and construction management, with at least 7 years as a Senior Resident Engineer on large infrastructure projects of complex nature, including roads, utilities, drainage systems, public realm enhancements, and other critical components.
• Demonstrated knowledge of international construction/contract law, contract administration procedures, and staff management.
• Perceptive understanding of Public Authority procedures and the ability to interpret statutes, code ordinances, and regulations.
• Proven experience in technical and financial proposals, evaluation, constructability, technology deployment, and solving technical problems during construction activities.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software, including MS Project or Primavera P6.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present detailed reports and engage with clients and stakeholders.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Strong leadership skills to lead a multidisciplinary project management team and deliver successful, fast-track results.
• Knowledge and ability to understand, lead, and make appropriate decisions to progress the work mentioned in each staff responsibility.
• Demonstrated effective managerial capability on construction projects of comparable scope and complexity.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure projects in the Middle East or GCC region, including roads, utilities, drainage systems, and public realm enhancements.
• Familiarity with environmental and sustainability practices in infrastructure projects.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to address complex technical and managerial challenges.