SENIOR RESIDENT CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Parsons · SA

Posted Aug 15, 2026Source: indeed
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In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. **Job Description:** Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Senior Resident Construction Engineer** to join our team! In this role, you will **ensure contractors and subcontractors perform in accordance with safety, quality, contractual, and technical requirements while maintaining project schedules, budgets, and risk controls and provide leadership to project teams, acts as a key client interface, and oversees project activities throughout the full project life cycle to achieve successful completion and operational handover.** **What You’ll Be Doing:** * Monitors and ensures Contractor meets and fulfills project and business goals such as Key Performance Indicators (KPI), safety, quality, time, budget or any other requirement to ensure goals are met. * Initiates and chairs regular meetings and workshops required to deliver the works to the agreed quality standards, safely within agreed budgets and timeframes * Team player, develops working relationships with subordinates and contractors * Provides project management guidance in interpretation of specifications, procedures, methods, schedule, and productivity. Reviews clashes and or conflicts to resolve problems with contractor performance to determine best options. * Supervises the Resident Construction Engineers (Arch, Civil, Elec, Mech) and administrative support staff. * Receives initiates and routes all correspondence and submittals between Contractor and Owner. * Reviews shop drawings / as\-built drawings, material submittals and technical or contractual clarifications submitted by contractor, and coordinates and routes for various Departmental or End User approvals. * Reviews and recommends approval of Contractor's Monthly Invoices and Progress reports. * Proactively detect potential problems in contractor performance to agreed schedules or specifications. * Problem solver with contractors, other departments and stake holders to determine whether actions proposed are appropriate and meet the project goals for resolution. * Coordinates with design, engineering, procurement, operations, End Users, and other Client departments to resolve technical issues and manage construction interfaces. * Supports the Senior Resident Construction Manager in contract administration, including monitoring change orders, claims, delays, Extension of Time (EOT)T matters, and Contractor contractual compliance. * Any other duties that are deemed to be necessary to successfully fulfill the role and requirements of the client organization. **What Required Skills You’ll Bring:** * Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or relevant field from a Western University. * Minimum 10 years of construction experience, of which at least 5 years must be direct Project Management or Construction Management responsibility on a variety of significant Construction/Infrastructure Projects \- roads, bridges, utilities, residential, commercial, educational, health facilities, industrial etc. fully conversant with all forms of construction methods, techniques, codes and practices, quality control measures and management of change. * Professional membership or recognized professional/project management certification is desirable, such as Chartered Engineer (CEng), Professional Engineer (PE) license, or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. * Working experience and general knowledge of multi\-craft and multi\-discipline construction practices — and in a multi\-cultural environment. * Fluent in English — oral and written, is mandatory. * Knowledgeable with MS Office software, MS Project, Primavera, MSWord, Excel, Power Point. * Must be able to obtain Saudi Driver License. **What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:** * 5 years' international industry exposure desirable. * Fluent in Arabic — oral and written, is desirable. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY! Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS Financial Wellness We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments. Work Life Harmony Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays. Career Development We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs. Veteran Support We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active\-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active\-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life. Mind \& Body At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup. Health Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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