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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Construction Specialist - Civil (Saudi National) to join our team!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Supervise day-to-day runway construction activities including excavation, subgrade preparation, base and sub-base layers, asphalt and/or concrete paving.
- Ensure that all works are executed in line with approved construction drawings, Method Statements, and ITPs.
- Monitor and inspect work zones for adherence to project specifications, ensuring correct materials, techniques, and safety practices.
- Interface with site teams, subcontractors, and consultants to address technical queries, resolve issues, and ensure construction progress.
- Attend coordination and progress meetings and report on runway activity status, challenges, and upcoming milestones.
- Support construction planning by reviewing schedules, manpower distribution, and equipment deployment.
- Work closely with QA/QC and HSE teams to ensure compliance with project quality and safety standards.
- Conduct joint inspections with consultants and client representatives; ensure timely closure of any NCRs or punch list items.
- Verify test results (e.g., compaction, FWD, smoothness, thickness) and escalate any deviations.
- Provide technical input during the execution of complex runway components such as grooving, joint sealing, and marking.
- Maintain accurate daily reports, construction logs, progress photographs, and quality records.
- Support the preparation of as-built drawings and handover documents related to runway works.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in civil construction, with a focus on airside works, particularly runways, taxiways, or aprons.
- Demonstrated experience in supervising large-scale paving operations and substructure works.
- Deep understanding of civil construction methods, material specifications, and airside infrastructure standards.
- Knowledge of ICAO, FAA, and local aviation regulations related to runway design and construction.
- Familiarity with construction equipment, logistics, and site controls.
- Proficient in MS Office, AutoCAD, and construction monitoring tools.
- Strong communication, leadership, and site coordination skills.
- Experience with both flexible (asphalt) and rigid (concrete) runway construction.
- Knowledge of airfield lighting and drainage coordination.
- Familiarity with digital site reporting tools or construction management systems (e.g., Primavera, Procore).
- Ability to proactively solve field challenges and coordinate across multiple disciplines.
- Experience with commissioning and airside operational readiness procedures.
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