Resident Engineer role overview
Supporting delivery of buildings, villas, mixed-use developments, and theme park projects across the Middle East, ensuring compliance with client requirements and contract specifications.
Oversees on-site construction activities, coordinating with contractors and supervision teams to ensure quality, HSE compliance, and adherence to approved designs and schedules. Acts as the client’s representative on site, managing technical issues, monitoring progress, and ensuring successful project execution within cost, time, and quality parameters.
Organizes the on-site project team and allocates responsibility for HSE, site supervision, and document control procedures.
Assists with reviews and analysis of all claims submitted by the contractor.
Adopts a proactive working and safety policy.
Establishes a good working relationship with all stakeholders across the project team and construction teams.
Adopts a fair and reasonable approach in dealing with contractual disputes.
Recognizes and shows appreciation of individual staff accomplishments.
Offers advice and guidance on how individuals' performance can be improved.
Provides support and follow-up on issues regarding staff problems.
Ensures the quality of the work through implementing inspection procedures.
Provides assistance and support to the project team in technical matters, including constructability, procurement, and shop drawings.
Demonstrates proactive awareness and reporting of the overall progress of the works, and works closely alongside the contractor(s) to mitigate against program issues.
Maintains regular contact with the project controls team regarding matters related to costs and the program.
Communicates effectively with the client and other stakeholders on all matters that may impact contract duration or contract value.
Advises clients on any contractual matters and provides recommendations for resolving contractual disputes.
Works closely with the project team and main contractor(s) to coordinate all interfaces between the various contractors working on and adjacent to the project site.
Informs themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, manuals, and procedures within the company and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed.
Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager/supervisor.
Qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 15+ years of experience in fast-track large-scale projects in the GCC.
- Effective leadership and high commitment to achieving goals.
- Familiarity with contractual matters related to construction projects and good working knowledge of the FIDIC Yellow and Red Books.
- Previous consultancy experience in a PMCM (Program Management, Construction Management) environment.
- Record of implementing continuous improvement on site and supporting capacity building/talent development in a construction environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience of working internationally, with preference given to GCC experience.
About the company
The company provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. It is recognized as one of the largest program management firms in the world.
Exclusively focused on program, project, and construction management, the company is dedicated to protecting client interests and exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle. It adapts to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions.
The company is part of a global infrastructure solutions group of companies.
It is an equal opportunity employer supporting veterans and disabled individuals.
Additional information
This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role. Various other duties may be required.