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Change the World.\nAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.\nThere has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n AECOM is seeking an experienced Resident Engineer for a large roads project. The Resident Engineer will be responsible for the activities and efficiency of his staff for the satisfactory prosecution of the work under his supervision. He has the responsibility to build and maintain an organization that can effectively provide the necessary staking, testing and inspection to ensure the project is constructed according to the plans and specifications. He/she will familiarize rapidly with the plans, specifications and amendments to effectively administer the work.\nLead and manage the overall delivery of assigned infrastructure packages, ensuring project objectives related to time, cost, quality, safety, and sustainability are achieved.\nSupervise and control contractors’ works to ensure full compliance with approved IFC drawings, technical specifications, contract requirements, and agreed milestones.\nManage and direct the supervision team (Resident Engineers, Inspectors, Surveyors), ensuring effective daily site inspections and consistent application of quality and safety standards.\nMaintain a high level of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) awareness, ensuring contractors’ compliance with approved HSE plans, risk assessments, and local regulations.\nProactively identify, resolve, and escalate technical, construction, and site-related issues to avoid delays and cost impacts.\nRepresent AECOM in client, authority, and coordination meetings; prepare and present progress reports, key risks, and mitigation measures.\nReview contractors’ construction programs, method statements, shop drawings, technical submittals, and material approvals, providing timely recommendations.\nMonitor project progress against the approved baseline program and recommend recovery actions where slippage is identified.\nManage and negotiate variations, scope changes, and claims, providing technical input and recommendations to the client and commercial team.\nDevelop, implement, and monitor key project management documents including the Project Execution Plan (PEP), Quality Management Plan (QMP), and Health & Safety Plan (HSP).\nDefine and track project performance metrics, ensuring staff performance aligns with AECOM quality standards and project KPIs.\nAssign responsibilities to key team members, conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and support professional development.\nConduct weekly internal coordination meetings to review progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.\nEnsure full compliance with Dubai Authorities’ requirements including RTA, Dubai Municipality, DEWA, NAKHEEL, and other relevant stakeholders.\nReview and ensure timely closure of RFIs, NCRs, WIRs, and shop drawing submissions, maintaining accurate project records.\nProvide strong technical leadership and oversight for civil and infrastructure works, including roads, bridges, utilities, drainage, and associated structures.\nCoordinate with utility authorities and third parties to obtain NOCs, permits, and approvals required for construction activities.\nEnsure project documentation, correspondence, and reports are maintained in accordance with contractual and company requirements.\n Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field\nPrevious experience with RTA projects is preferred \nMinimum 20 years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with a focus on managing large-scale projects including Roads, Bridges, Underpasses, Metro and Rail. \nStrong knowledge of infrastructure development, construction methodologies, and quality control processes\nExcellent project management skills, including budget and schedule management\nAdvanced problem-solving and analytical abilities\nStrong technical report writing and communication skills\nAbility to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously\nWillingness to work on-site and travel as required for project needs\n At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAbout AECOM\nAECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.\nAECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.\nWhat makes AECOM a great place to work\nYou will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.\nAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. 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