Assistant Resident Engineer (Drainage Work Projects)

Requisition Number: 23118BR

Description:

The Assistant Resident Engineer will support and work on projects associated with Stormwater & Drainage, Flood Alleviation, Wastewater Networks, and Water Distribution Networks Pumping Station, Recycling Plant. This will involve undertaking investigations, planning, designing, tendering, contract administration, and construction supervision & monitoring. The role will be based in Abu Dhabi.

Key accountabilities for this position include but are not limited to:

1. Technical Delivery
   • Assist the Resident Engineer in administering the operational functions of the day-to-day activities on the project with respect to utilities works. Interact with contractors, subcontractors, and laboratory & monitor construction work on a daily basis.
   • Coordinate with various government departments, contractors, consultants, and the public to facilitate progress and avoid delays. Coordinate direct activities with other engineers and members of the construction supervision team.
   • Maintain logs of project progress, handing-over, and final accounts.
   • Arrange progress meetings for various utilities with the service authorities' representatives, minute them, and distribute the records as required. Chair the meetings with the utilities agencies and any other meetings delegated by the Resident Engineer Utilities.
   • Assist the Resident Engineer in reviewing shop drawings, design proposals, method statements, and other activities including correspondence related to the utility section and prepare replies for the review of the Resident Engineer.
   • Demonstrated ability to prepare instructions, specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
   • Coordinate with contractor engineers on scheduling and application of resources.
   • Direct, assist, and monitor the performance of the inspectors and surveyors as applicable.
   • Review and approve design documents and construction plans and procedures.
   • Prepare/Assist in the preparation of Weekly and Monthly progress reports.
   • Keep necessary records and as-built records and take charge of the handing over of the utility works to the respective service authorities and assist the contractor to obtain necessary final clearance.
   • Identify non-conforming works, generate reports and corrective actions, and coordinate responses.
   • Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
2. Collaboration and Teamwork
   • Work in conjunction with engineers to solve project design problems, performing basic design calculations as required.
   • Conduct technical feasibility studies and site investigations.
   • Liaise with teams working remotely from other parts of the world to facilitate the completion of tasks and projects.
   • Good communicator.
3. Client Service Management
   • Internal and external client DM Infrastructure liaison.
   • Ability to build and maintain lasting and positive relationships.
   • Experience in utility diversions and management.
4. Follow safe work practices and adhere to company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
5. Complete all work in line with Stantec Core Values and in accordance with the Stantec Quality Systems and Project Quality Procedures.
6. Design for safety, i.e., Construction Design Management.
7. Other duties as requested from time to time by the Resident Engineer.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering with eight (8) years of experience in miscellaneous Drainage Work Projects.
• Experience in SWS Water Infrastructure Projects is an advantage.

About Stantec:

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Work Location(s): United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Regular

Job Category: Civil Engineering