Construction Specialist– Water

3 days ago

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Parsons Corporation Full time
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Job Description:

Construction Specialist – Water & Wastewater Projects - PMC Role, Abu Dhabi & Al Ain
 

Parsons is seeking highly experienced Construction Specialist to support construction-phase technical overview and interface management for Emergency Projects on behalf of our client providing Water Solutions in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • This role is part of the Program Management Services for Emergency Projects

  • Provide construction-phase technical overview and assurance across all emergency projects, ensuring alignment with approved design intent and Employer's Requirements

  • Review DB/DBO Contractor construction methodologies, sequencing proposals, and temporary works from a design, interface, and operability perspective

  • Support coordination between the PMC, Construction Supervision Consultants, DB/DBO Contractors, and the client's operational teams

  • Identify and assess constructability risks that may impact system performance, safety, or long-term asset integrity

  • Provide technical input into the evaluation of contractor-proposed changes, value engineering proposals, and alternative solutions

  • Review construction-stage design clarifications and technical queries to ensure consistency with approved design intent

  • Assist in managing interface risks between construction activities and live wastewater operations

  • Support commissioning and readiness activities from a technical and constructability perspective

  • Provide technical input to PMC reports, risk registers, and interface logs related to construction-phase activities

  • Escalate critical construction-related technical risks and interface issues to PMC leadership and the client.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.

  • Minimum 15+ years of experience in major infrastructure programs, preferably wastewater/water sectors.

  • Minimum 5 years in a similar role in construction-related experience.

  • Strong experience in PMC / PMO roles for water and wastewater projects

  • PMC / EPC experience on major infrastructure projects

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Experience working with Abu Dhabi authorities and standards

  • GCC experience, preferably in Abu Dhabi

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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