Senior Engineer (Roads Maintenance)
Parsons Transportation Group
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Job Description:
Senior Engineer (Roads Maintenance)
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 roads maintenance, 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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Summary
Develops and supervises road maintenance projects, ensures compliance, manages costs, and oversees contractors.
Job title
Senior Engineer (Roads Maintenance)
Experience level
10+ years including 5+ years in UAE
Minimum experience
10+ years exp
Industry
construction
Location requirements
Abu Dhabi, UAE; remote work not allowed
Salary
Not specified
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates