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Description:

- To lead small team to conduct safety audits on existing transportation facilities such as roads, intersections, sidewalks, bicycle, paths ?etc.

- To propose mitigation measures for construction and/or operations.

- To review/audit design and construction plans for such proposed facilities.

- Upgrade and recommend safety audit for projects under design or construction.

- Should have depth knowledge in current street safety audit procedures, manuals, publications, and projects in the US and/or elsewhere

Qualifications

Should have B. Sc. Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited institution with minimum of 10 yeas of relevant experience.

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Health & Safety

Primary Location:
UAE-Abu Dhabi]]> http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/ABU-DHABI,-UAE-Sr_-Street-26-Highway-Safety-Audit-Engineer-Job/605691/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/ABU-DHABI,-UAE-Sr_-Street-26-Highway-Safety-Audit-Engineer-Job/605691/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Description:

Report directly to the Project Manager;

Provide the overall planning and supervision of traffic and parking engineering activities elements of the PMP Contract;

Lead on the development, design as well as the analysis of parking demand, parking circulation analysis and parking operations performance;

Undertake all surveys relating to the PMP and producing reports appropriately with recommendations for the improvement of parking overall;

Manage Traffic Impact Studies of all Sectors affected by the PMP, and make appropriate recommendations that the Client could use in determining parking pricing strategy for the PMP to increase efficiency, reduce space hunting and therefore reduce emission.

Qualifications

A minimum of Masters Degree with emphasis in Traffic/Parking engineering from accredited university and/or licensing bureau that is specifically recognized by the Department and engineering profession as a minimum level of qualification for a practicing transportation/system engineer is required;

Previous work experience in similar role, particularly in Traffic and/or Parking Enforcement Management is desirable, and will be a distinct advantage;

Excellent inter-personal relationship management and experience;

Ability to work on own initiative, be extremely pro-active in prioritizing work to meet tight deadlines/within specified timescale;

Experience of dealing with senior officers from Clients' organisation and successfully managing stakeholders' relationships;

Practical experience in preparation of Traffic Impact Studies, Trip Generation and Distribution, Mode Choice, and Traffic Assignment, Traffic Data Collection and Analysis, Simulation and Modeling of Traffic Network of urban areas and freeways and corridor analysis using VISSIM and Synchro for signal timings optimization and traffic flow;

Successful previous experience as a Traffic Engineer as described above on a project of similar type and scope of work is desirable;
Strong communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to communicate in Arabic will be an advantage.

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Transportation

Primary Location:
UAE-Abu Dhabi]]> http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/ABU-DHABI,-UAE-Traffic-Engineer-Job/651773/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/ABU-DHABI,-UAE-Traffic-Engineer-Job/651773/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Description:

Position Overview:

Develops, implements and maintains cost control, and/or provides centralized planning and scheduling function on smaller projects worth less than $10 million total installed cost, or assists a more senior Project Control Engineer/Specialist with assigned segments of larger projects. At this level, the Project Control Engineer/

Specialist has sufficient training, technical expertise and familiarity with company policies and procedures to work mostly independently on assigned projects. Some rotational experience may be through the Estimating, Cost Engineering, and Planning/Scheduling cost centers. Assignments require the use of a personal computer and a working knowledge of various software used in the Project Controls Department, such as Excel, Primavera, and Document and Materials Controls System (DMCS).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cost Engineering:

Develops and maintains the cost control portion of the Parsons Integrated Control System (PICS) to provide project management, as well as the department and Company management, with the necessary tools for project cost control.

May participate in the development of the work breakdown structure, interfacing with Procurement, Engineering, and Finance Departments.

Prepares and processes input to the cost control system for all cost reports.

Prepares graphs, diagrams, and other exhibits to illustrate cost status and forecast requirements for Project Management and client.

Performs analytical review and arithmetic checks of cost reporting documentation.

Planning and Scheduling:

Implements and maintains the Planning/Scheduling portion of PICS. Understands and applies engineering, procurement, and construction terminology, concepts, and relationships. Develops and maintains critical path logic networks and bar charts utilizing this information.

Analyzes, evaluates, and forecasts current status against an established baseline schedule. Assesses the impact(s) of design or construction changes and schedule slippages. Reports schedule status to all levels of project and Company management as well as to the Client.

Provides computer input and performs analytical review of reports generated.

Accumulates and accesses historical data, such as performance experience, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.

May provide guidance, direction, and specialized assistance to others in the resolution of project control problems.

Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

4-year degree in Engineering or Construction Management (or related field) and 3-5 years of related work experience.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Requires basic engineering knowledge in electrical, mechanical, civil, or a related field. Proficient PC skills including a working knowledge of various software used in the Project Controls Department, such as Excel, Primavera, and Document and Materials Controls System (DMCS) are also required.

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Planning/Scheduling

Primary Location:
UAE-Abu Dhabi]]> http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/ABU-DHABI,-UAE-Planning-Engineer-Job/679329/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/ABU-DHABI,-UAE-Planning-Engineer-Job/679329/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Description:

Senior QA/QC Engineer-Research, Study & Development is responsible for applying intensive and diversified knowledge of civil/materials engineering principles and practices to identify areas of potential research to update the Client's technical specifications, improve performance of construction materials, and QA/QC practices. ? Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

- Reports directly to the Chief of Infrastructure Material Quality in a large construction materials testing laboratory for the Client.

- Will use advanced engineering techniques and theories, precepts and practices to identify areas of improvement.

- Will identify, plan, develop, coordinate and direct programs of research and study related to specific topics in the field of construction materials and their related sciences and disciplines.

- Plans complex assignments requiring the development of new or refined materials specifications and procedures intended to improve long term construction material performance.

- ?Schedules work to meet completion dates of deliverables to the Client.

- ?Communicate and liaise with internal laboratory sections and other external technical experts to plan and carry out the required research studies.

- Ability to plan technical research programs, execute them successfully and interpret their results in order to make recommendations for improvement of technical specifications.

- ?Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods.

Qualifications

Should have minimum of 4 years of College Degree in Civil Engineering or related program, with minimum of 10 years of experience of which 5 years was related to testing, research of materials and development of technical specifications or similar responsibilities, and the rest 5 years working in Construction Material Testing Laboratory.

Job
Materials

Primary Location:
UAE-Abu Dhabi]]> http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/UAE-ABU-DHABI-Senior-Qa-Qc-Engineer-Research,-Study-&-Development-Job/727924/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/UAE-ABU-DHABI-Senior-Qa-Qc-Engineer-Research,-Study-&-Development-Job/727924/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Description:

Senior QA/QC Materials Engineer is responsible for managing the daily activities in the Client's Central Laboratory Section (CLS) related to routine material testing, laboratory quality assurance, site and plant QA, laboratory equipment & maintenance, laboratory certification and accreditation. Responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

- Reports directly to the Chief of Infrastructure Material Quality in a large construction materials testing laboratory for the Client.

- Manage and review the daily work output of the various material testing sections within the CLS related to the following disciplines:

· Cementitious materials.

· Geotechnical Engineering.

· Bituminous materials.

· General civil materials.

· Chemistry and metallurgy.

· Electromechanical.

- Provide technical support to the various material engineers for each discipline.

- Manage processing of technical submittals from the client for materials, method statements from various utility agencies, method statements for non-destructive road crossings, and any other technical issues which may arise.

- Assign and manage development of QA plans for laboratory activities, construction sites, and manufacturing plants.

- Review routine and periodic reports for material testing, quality audits, site inspections, plant inspections, etc.

Qualifications

Should have minimum of 4 years of College Degree in Civil Engineering or related program, with minimum of 10 years of experience related to construction materials testing in large transportation and infrastructure projects including extensive experience working in a Construction Material Testing Laboratory.

Job
Materials

Primary Location:
UAE-Abu Dhabi]]> http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/UAE-ABU-DHABI-Senior-Qa-Qc-Materials-Engineer-Job/727925/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/UAE-ABU-DHABI-Senior-Qa-Qc-Materials-Engineer-Job/727925/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Description:

- Reviewing/design of all proposed/modified Traffic/Transportation models.

- Review/design of all new/modified Traffic Signal network drawings for intersections/interchanges.

- Review of all detour plans for main roads which affect adjacent traffic signals.

- Review/design of all Traffic Control Systems component (CCTV/Access Control/Communication) drawings/materials submittals for Parking Structures. Review/design of pavement markings and signs within Parking Structures.

- Review of traffic counts/pedestrian counts/vehicle gaps survey.

- Review of temporary traffic signals.

Qualifications

Should have minimum of 10 yeas experience in Traffic/Transportation and should have an Engineering Degree.

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Transportation

Primary Location:
UAE-Abu Dhabi]]> http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/ABU-DHABI,-UAE-Transportation-Engineer-Job/529661/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/ABU-DHABI,-UAE-Transportation-Engineer-Job/529661/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Description:

- Completing, checking, and processing tests and reports.

- Making geotechnical recommendations.

- Making quality control recommendations.

- Ensuring that field laboratory is responsible for the technical requirement.

- Assisting in preparing inspection, embankments, concrete, and pavement.

- Ensuring that off-site testing and certifications are valid.

- Checking and reporting on compliance with specifications requirements for compaction, gradation, mix proportions, strength, etc., in construction of embankments, structure, pavements, and incidental item.

- Establishing laboratory and field testing procedures.

- Analyzing foundation conditions.

- Developing and implementing schedule for test frequency, test coverage on all contracts and supervising and directing

- field survey parties to comply with requests surveys.

Qualifications

Civil engineering degree with minimum 10 years of related experience.

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Materials

Primary Location:
UAE-Abu Dhabi]]> http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/UAE-ABU-DHABI-Soil-&-Material-Engineer-Job/724842/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/UAE-ABU-DHABI-Soil-&-Material-Engineer-Job/724842/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Description:

The Transportation Coordinator reports to the Infrastructure Coordinator and will be responsible for planning and coordinating the traffic management on the site, including truck traffic, bus traffic for labor movement (both for the resident and non-resident workers), other vehicular traffic, RORO jetty transport operations and traffic signage and control.

The Transportation Coordinator will plan for changes in Access Roads required to accommodate infrastructure and development work. He will ensure that scope documents are produced, tender packages or work orders are issued as required to ensure that road changes are implemented, and that changes are documented by advance issue of updated road maps. He will function in close coordination with the Traffic Control Manager to ensure that roads and all required ancillaries (signage, road delineators, barriers, etc.) are adequate and maintained. He will work with other logistics coordinators as well as the logistics managers for the Contractors and Developers to ensure a free and smooth flow of traffic on the Island. He will assist with analysis of traffic and manpower forecasts from the Contractors and will be responsible for maintaining the Traffic Management Plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Plan for changes in Access Roads as required by on-going infrastructure and development work, ensure that scope documents are produced, road changes are implemented, and that changes are documented by advance issue of updated road maps. Coordinate with Traffic Control Manager to ensure that adequate road signage is procured and installed and that road maintenance is performed as required to ensure safe and functional roads are available to all developments.
* Compile monthly report metrics as required to assist in development of the Monthly Reports.
* Take minutes of meetings when required, circulate them expeditiously, incorporate comments, and issue them on schedule.
* Perform other duties as requested by the Infrastructure Manager or the Logistics Manager.

Qualifications

* Communication skills: The applicant should have good communication skills and be fluent in English. He must have the confidence to speak to members of the client team, Contractor's representatives and government officials.
* Computer literacy: MS word, Excel.
* Degree: A technical degree is required, preferably in Civil Engineering
* Initiative: Must have required initiative and poise to deal with client requests and the various On-site contractors, and accurately relay the requests to appropriate members of the Logistics team.
* Middle-East work experience is a must.

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Field Engineer

Primary Location:
UAE-Abu Dhabi]]> http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/UAE-ABU-DHABI-Transportation-Coordinator-Job/717567/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/UAE-ABU-DHABI-Transportation-Coordinator-Job/717567/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Description:

Report directly to the Project Manager;

Monitor and analyze service providers' project schedules and detailed task schedules and advise the project manager of deviations and potential problems and recommend corrective actions;

Implement schedule change management process to approve changes to the previous schedules;

Develop, control, review, monitor Stage Implementation Plan, resource deployment plans, any other related plans and schedules, and manage any variations in a timely manner to ensure implementation of the PMP remain on course;

Validate scope trends and identify project cost exposures and overrun risks in a timely manner to allow informed mitigation decisions and actions by the PMC and or the Client;

Participate in developing project schedules and milestones;

Develop and implement schedule change management process to approve changes to the previous schedules and plans.

Qualifications

A Masters Degree in a related transport engineering program from accredited university as a minimum level of qualification is required;

In addition to the academic qualification, at least, 10 years of post-qualification experience is required;

Excellent inter-personal relationship management and experience of dealing with senior officers from Clients' organisation and successfully managing stakeholders' relationships;

Ability to work on own initiative, be extremely pro-active in prioritizing work to meet tight deadlines/within specified timescale;

Strong communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to communicate in Arabic will be an advantage;

Should possess the ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple assignments;

Ability to identify project cost exposures and overrun risks in a timely manner to allow informed mitigation decisions and actions;

Conduct a schedule risk assessment to identify potential impacts and develop a mitigation plan;

Must be very versatile in the use of Microsoft Project;

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Planning/Scheduling

Primary Location:
UAE-Abu Dhabi]]> http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/UAE-ABU-DHABI-Project-Control-Engineer-Job/714120/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS http://parsons.jobs2web.com/job/UAE-ABU-DHABI-Project-Control-Engineer-Job/714120/?utm_source=J2WRSS&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=J2W_RSS
Description:

Responsibilsities:

1. Organize, develop and document facility master plans and standards for Education & Office Buildings based on extensive information gathering, analysis and recommendations.

2. Review and/or coordinate implementation of facility strategic plans as a basis for establishing facility master planning goals.

3. Develop recommendations and priorities as a basis for preparing architectural solutions to physical facility problems.

4. Prepare architectural programs (space program) for both facility master plans and for specific projects defining spaces and square footage to be utilized in design solutions.

5. Develop architectural design solutions for facility master plans including appropriate phasing and development schedules.

6. Participate in existing facility evaluations as preparatory information gathering towards design solutions.

7. Work closely with in-house and/or consulting architects and engineers in the development of both mater plans and specific projects.

8. Assist in marketing the firm's continuum of services and in developing existing as well as new clients.

9. Prepare documentation for planning services using the following computer programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Auto CAD.

10. Be responsible for leading interview sessions with clients during information gathering and display strong communication skills in documenting client contacts and interviews.

11. Research codes and guidelines relative to Education & Office Buildings design as appropriate to develop constructible master plan solutions.

12. Develop basic Concept level planning sketches and diagrams to document client issues and communicate and illustrate potential design solutions.

13. Assist the Education & Office Buildings in activities concerning approvals from local authorities, Education & Office Buildings Clients, committees and Client owners.

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

· An undergraduate degree in architecture from an accredited university.

· A minimum of 10 years experience in the planning and design of Education & Office Buildings and facility standards.

· A demonstrated knowledge of Education & Office Buildings Facility Master Planning and Feasibility Studies, architectural programming and conceptual/preliminary design of Education & Office Buildings projects.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:

Requires proficiency in the application of architectural design standards, practices, and techniques, as well as a demonstrated proficiency in sketching, rendering, model-building, and presentation drawing. Proficiency in CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with architectural design is also required.

Job
Architecture

Primary Location:
UAE-Abu Dhabi

Job Posting
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