Summary
Parsons is hiring a Civil Inspector for roads and infrastructure works in Abu Dhabi. The role involves inspecting roadworks, stormwater systems, and cycle tracks for compliance with approved plans, specifications, and applicable standards, while coordinating with contractors, surveyors, and other inspectors. The inspector will process inspection requests, maintain daily records, report non-conformance, and support site safety. Applicants need a civil or construction-related degree or diploma and at least three years of relevant on-site construction supervision experience; Abu Dhabi or UAE ADM/DMT project experience is preferred.
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Job Description:
Civil Inspector (Roads & Infrastructure)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Civil Inspector (Infrastructure) to join our team in Abu Dhabi. In this role, you will perform continuous surveillance of assigned inspection activities to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specifications, with particular focus on roadworks, storm water systems, and cycle track facilities.
What You’ll Be Doing
Ensure that all road, storm water, and cycle track construction works are performed in strict accordance with approved plans, specifications, ADM/DMT standards, and relevant active mobility guidelines.
Supervise construction of cycle tracks and associated works (pavement layers, asphalt, kerbs, segregation elements, signage, road markings, drainage, and street furniture) to verify correct line, level, crossfall, width, and safety requirements.
Report to the ARE or RE any failure of the Contractor to perform the work as per drawings, specifications, and good workmanship, including any non-conformance related to cycle track geometry, surface quality, and user safety.
Maintain a detailed diary of the day’s work activities, including cycle track and road works, issues, work approved or rejected, hours of operation, labor and equipment used, etc., and sign at the end of each day as directed by the ARE.
Interface with the public and stakeholders adjacent to the works (residents, businesses, road users, cyclists) to help mitigate construction impacts and address access, safety, and traffic management concerns.
Coordinate with the contractor’s site engineers daily to advise on proper execution of road, drainage, and cycle track works, including corrective actions where non-compliance or poor workmanship is observed.
Coordinate with other discipline inspectors (e.g., structural, electrical, landscape) and arrange sampling and testing of satisfactorily completed work, as well as quality assurance testing of suspect materials (asphalt, concrete, aggregates, etc.).
Coordinate with Surveyors to check the line and grade of ready and completed road and cycle track works for conformance with design cross-sections, levels, and alignment.
Report questionable methods of operation by the Contractor to the ARE or RE, especially where these may affect safety, durability, or the intended function of cycle tracks and associated infrastructure.
Process Inspection Requests and maintain accurate records of their status, ensuring timely inspection and feedback for all relevant construction activities.
Maintain detailed records of work performed by the contractor where the work is executed on a Day Works basis, including quantities and resources used.
Act positively and participate in all health and safety issues at site, as required by the Assistant Resident Engineer and project safety representatives, with particular attention to safe access for workers and road users around cycle track corridors.
Act in a professional manner, while being firm in dealings with the Contractor to safeguard quality, schedule, and compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related discipline.
Minimum 3 years of demonstrable experience in road/infrastructure construction supervision and storm water projects, including on-site inspection roles.
Ability to read and interpret shop drawings, IFC drawings, method statements, and construction specifications, and thorough familiarity with construction processes related to roads, drainage, and urban infrastructure.
Fully computer literate and able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and use project-specific engineering and construction-related software.
Good written and oral communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to interact effectively with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
Experience on ADM / DMT projects in Abu Dhabi or the wider UAE preferred.
Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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