Sr. Resident Engineer

Company Description

Work with Us. Change the World.

At 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.

There 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.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

• Lead the overall delivery of assigned packages, ensuring project objectives related to time, cost, quality, and safety are achieved.
• Supervise and manage contractors to ensure works are executed in full compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and milestone targets.
• Manage and direct the supervision team to undertake daily inspections, ensuring that quality standards and safety requirements are maintained.
• Maintain a high level of HSE awareness, ensuring contractors comply with all safety and environmental obligations.
• Resolve technical and site-related issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Represent AECOM in client and coordination meetings, presenting progress reports and addressing key project matters.
• Review and provide recommendations on construction programs, technical submittals, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Negotiate and manage any changes to the scope of work with the client and key stake holders.
• Develop and implement project management documentation including the Project Execution Plan, Health & Safety Plan, and Quality Control Plan.
• Define and monitor program requirements for all areas of the project, ensuring that staff performance aligns with AECOM’s quality standards.
• Assign responsibilities to key subordinates, conduct performance evaluations, and support their professional development.
• Conduct internal weekly coordination meetings to review progress, identify risks, and develop action plans.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Dubai Authorities’ standards (RTA, DM, DEWA, etc.) and applicable international codes.
• Review and verify technical deliverables and ensure timely responses to RFIs, NCRs, and shop drawing reviews.
• Provide strong technical and managerial support for all civil and infrastructure works, including roads, utilities, and drainage systems.

Additional Information

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.

About AECOM

AECOM 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.

AECOM 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.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.