Resident Engineer Landscaping

• Performs difficult and very complex field engineering assignments involving the development, execution, supervision, and coordination of all technical aspects of a construction project.
• Maintains first level quality assurance to confirm that the installation of all work within his/her discipline is in accordance with the plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Supervises the construction engineering and landscape works and provide technical expertise for one or more of the construction engineering disciplines, as well as survey personnel.
• Supervises Construction Inspectors, ensuring that tests and inspections are performed, witnessed, and documented in accordance with approved procedures.
• Monitors and coordinates all contractors' activities for assigned area.
• Collaborates with construction management to eliminate any hazards associated with the work that may adversely affect the environment or the safety or health of employees.
• Ensures that personnel of the assigned group engage in safe work practices in compliance with site specific safety procedures and industry standards.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with the discipline design engineering staff.
• Reviews and interprets discipline design drawings and specifications to ensure current re vision level and correct technical execution of the work.
• Provides resolution for technical engineering problems within the assigned discipline(s); coordinates application of solutions.
• Develops discipline construction schedules and monitors progress.
• Provides schedule and progress appraisal report to the Construction Manager.
• Monitors material procurement and deliveries to ensure timeliness in support of construction activities and schedule within the assigned discipline.
• Ensures that materials received meet specifications and established standards of quality.
• Organizes the accumulation of assigned discipline data for the final project turnover and report.
• Initiates and maintains records, back charge procedures, progress reports, etc., as required.
• Interfaces with the client and upper level management.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/ Agriculture/Irrigation Engineering as well as 15+ years of experience in field construction is required.
• Experience in the construction of large infrastructure, road and landscape projects.
• Recent experience in the UAE, particularly Dubai is required.
• Requires a comprehensive knowledge of engineering and construction related processes, as well as industry practices
• Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, preferably familiarity with CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering and construction, and the proven ability for performing in a lead capacity on the project.