Civil Engineer (RTA Roads Experience)
Job Summary
Assist the Resident Engineer (RE) in managing and administering bridge underpass and associated civil works under various construction contract packages.
Strong knowledge of RTA standards Dubai Municipality codes and UAE infrastructure guidelines.
Experience in bridge structures underpasses box culverts post-tensioning precast/prestressed concrete and traffic diversions.
Review the contractors progress project schedules method statements ITPs and ensure compliance with RTA standards and project specifications.
Monitor all on-site activities including earthworks concreting structural works waterproofing post-tensioning bearings installation and asphalt works related to bridges and underpasses.
Verify materials delivered and stored on-site ensuring they meet approved submittals and contract requirements.
Maintain oversight on contractor manpower equipment utilization and daily progress reports.
Review all technical submittals including shop drawings material submittals RFIs method statements NCR close-outs and ensure compliance with RTA specifications and DM/RTA regulations.
Conduct supervision and quality inspections for structural elements such as piers abutments retaining walls wing walls slabs box culverts expansion joints bearings precast elements and waterproofing systems.
Identify any deviations from contract documents propose corrective actions and ensure timely rectification by the contractor.
Ensure all inspection activities follow approved ITPs and QCS/ISO quality management systems.
Coordinate with multiple contractors utility agencies (DEWA Etisalat DU RTA Utilities) and relevant authorities for design approvals site clearances and interface issues.
Liaise with RTA Dubai Municipality and other government agencies for compliance with standards permits and NOCs.
Facilitate coordination among structural road geotechnical drainage and traffic teams to ensure smooth project execution.
Support the RE in issuing site instructions NCRs and technical clarifications.
Monitor contractors adherence to approved safety plans and RTA/DM HSE regulations.
Identify safety violations report hazards and issue instructions for correction.
Ensure safe execution of high-risk bridge activities such as lifting shuttering scaffolding excavation near live traffic and working at heights.
Attend weekly and monthly progress meetings with RTA consultants and contractors.
Prepare reports on technical issues progress status site constraints and recommended corrective actions.
Maintain accurate site records including daily diaries inspection reports material verification sheets and punch lists.
Qualifications :
- Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering
- Previous RTA approval is preferrable
- 8 years demonstrable experience in supervision of construction of roads and highways.
- Previous experience in Dubai is required
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
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