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Job Description:
Senior Engineer (Roads)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
What You'll Be Doing:
Develop detailed Scope of Work (SOW) documents for road rehabilitation, and maintenance works, ensuring clear technical requirements, timelines, and compliance with UAE/local standards.
Conduct site inspections during construction and maintenance phases to verify adherence to approved designs, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
Oversee and coordinate contractors’ activities, monitor daily progress, resolve technical issues, and ensure timely delivery within budget and contractual obligations.
Ensure that all works comply with local authority regulations, project specifications, and AD Ports Group standards; prepare progress reports and communicate updates to stakeholders.
Monitor and report cash flow forecasts accurately and on time.
Analyze and report variances between planned and actual costs in monthly reports and support the team in identifying corrective/recovery actions for the following month.
Check and verify contractor payment applications/invoices, providing clarifications and supporting the approval workflow.
Provide cost-related information to the Budget Tracker and other management reports.
Support the development of the annual budget plan for the Facilities Management department, ensuring alignment with operational and business needs.
Any other works as assigned by Management.
Coordinate and supervise contractor teams executing road maintenance works.
Ensure agreed work is completed satisfactorily; follow up on any defects or non-compliance.
Enhance communication with colleagues, contractors, and service providers.
Provide guidance and support to junior staff in road maintenance operations.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
Strong knowledge of design standards, inspection protocols, and contract administration.
Written and spoken English is essential; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
Minimum 10 years, including 5 years in UAE.
5 years’ minimum experience in road/highway infrastructure engineering.
Experience in road O&M, construction supervision, cost control, and contract administration.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Minimum 10 years' experience overall, including at least 5 years in the UAE
- Minimum 5 years' experience in road/highway infrastructure engineering
- Experience in road operations & maintenance, construction supervision, cost control, and contract administration
- Strong knowledge of design standards and inspection protocols
- Written and spoken English
- Arabic language skills
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are framed as a major value driver, with an ESOP alongside a 401(k) match and additional stock-purchase options contributing meaningfully to total rewards. This structure is positioned as especially attractive for employees who value long-term wealth-building over immediate cash.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are portrayed as competitive, including PTO, holidays, flexible schedules such as a 9/80 option for eligible roles, and floating holidays in the U.S. Paid parental leave of 160 hours is also highlighted as a meaningful component of the overall package.
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What We Do
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider with a focus on making the world safer, smarter, healthier, more sustainable, and more connected. Founded in 1944, Parsons primarily serves the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. Uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services, the corporation delivers state-of-the-art solutions to federal, regional, and local government agencies as well as to private industrial customers worldwide. Parsons has a reputation for inclusion and diversity and has been named to the Ethisphere Institute’s list of World’s Most Ethical Companies for 10 consecutive years. Parsons facilitates a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration among its employees and providing opportunities for career growth. With offices around the globe, people of varied talents and backgrounds, and a wide range of exciting projects, the possibilities at Parsons are endless. For more about Parsons, visit www.parsons.com. Mission: Delivering innovative infrastructure, defense, and security solutions to enable a more sustainable, safer, smarter, and more connected world.
