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Landscape Engineer

Dubai, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Landscape Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to perform a variety of engineering tasks by applying standard engineering techniques and analyses within a discipline.

What You\'ll Be Doing:

Direct, supervise, and coordinate construction activities/works to achieve construction in accordance with the Contract Documents.

Extensive knowledge in the names and types of softscape (plantation) with the requirement for each of the softscape (plantation)

Review landscape and irrigation networks technical design packages and provide comments.

Review and comments on the landscape and irrigation network Engineering submittals (shop drawings, material submittals, method statements, etc.

Prepare reports, manuals and guideline documents pertaining to specific landscape issues as required by the client.

Monitor progress against accepted construction schedule and review the Contractor\xe2\x80\x99s progress reports. Asses the progress and inform the PM and the client in case of delay.

Manage the change procedure and issue properly authorized instructions to the Contractor.

Propose solutions to the specified construction/design issues.

Provide claims analysis support, including dispute resolution.

Participate in contract close-out activities.

Coordinate with all concerned parties on all construction and design issues.

Chair the progress meetings with the Contractor and report on issues, as necessary.

Monitor the Contractor\xe2\x80\x99s performance and report issues, status and progress of works on site.

Monitor and report on deficiencies related to planned resources.

Review Contractor\xe2\x80\x99s progress reports.

Assess progress on site and prepare reports to be submitted to the client.

Set and monitor duration of submittal review and approval of shop drawings, material submittals, etc.

Monitor and manage the as built records.

Provide final approval to Works and arrange handover and manage the contract close out activities. Ensure safety goals are achieved on the project.

Fully accountable and responsible for ensuring the Project Safety Plan (PSP) is in place and functioning from the beginning of the project; participates in PSP development. Ensures that all Parsons Project based employees work safely and in accordance with the PSP.

Check and verify the information in the Contractor\xe2\x80\x99s daily report including all the resources (labor, equipment and materials).

Monitor and coordinate all matters between contractors and all concerned Authorities.

Independently develops and/or supervises the creation of engineering products that meet customer quality requirements. This includes defining the problem, establishing the work scope, preparing the budget and schedule, planning the work, providing technical direction, and reporting the work status.

Typical products may include detailed calculations, drawings, procurement documents, design and installation packages, proposal evaluations, technical reports, and detailed analyses.

Provide support to the Construction Supervision team and as a PMC representative, oversee landscape construction services.

Liaise with Landscape Design Consultants and Contractors.

Coordinate with other relevant disciplines such as Engineers, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers, Architects etc.

Attend weekly / monthly meetings as necessary with specific regard to landscape and HSSE issues

Liaise with Key Stakeholders to ensure a smooth handover of landscape assets on completion of works

Provide landscape input to weekly / monthly reports.

Ensure the timely review of all documents submitted by the Consultant and/or Contractor.

Inform the Landscape Design Architect and/or Team Leader of any potential delays in the project completion or milestones.

Participate in all site safety training and comply with all site safety protocols.

Provide all necessary on-site direction and assist the Construction Manager to issue site instructions for landscaping, irrigation and associated items.

Check and measure the performed work in his/her line of work, record and help the Team Leader to display progress vs programmed work.

Ensure correctness and completeness of \xe2\x80\x98As-Built\xe2\x80\x99 drawings within his/her line of work.

Provides input and technical guidance to CAD Designer/Drafters, Designers, and lower level Engineers working on the same project.

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

What Required Skills You\'ll Bring:

Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Civil Engineering, Agriculture or Landscape Engineering and/ or related discipline.

Preferably with a relevant professional qualification and affiliation from a recognized landscape body.

At least 5 years related work experience, inclusive from GCC region.

Significant experience in technical reviews and comments on technical design packages.

Proficient in hardscape detailing such as design and specifications for all external finishes, level changes, walls, minor structures, drainage, water features etc.

Proficient in softscape detailing such as design and specification of all plant materials, planting medium, preparation of the site, contours & grading and control of all horticultural practices for installation works.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Candidate must be available in the UAE.

What Desired Skills You\'ll Bring:

Proficiency in utilizing CAD and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering is required.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.

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