Assistant Resident Engineer-Civil, Ras Al-Khair

Requisition ID: 300873

• Relocation Authorized: National/International - Single
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Ras Al Khair
  
  

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Project Overview

Jubail is one of Bechtel’s most remarkable achievements—a city built from the sand up, requiring vast resources and logistical planning on an unprecedented scale. It is one of the biggest civil engineering projects in modern times—and it's getting bigger. Bechtel has managed the Jubail project, located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia, since it began in the mid-1970s.

Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company (SABCO) serves as the Management Services Contractor (MSC), or “owner’s representative” for our client, the Royal Commission (RC). We are the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) managers, managing design submissions from local architect/engineering (AE) firms, and overseeing the actual construction work being performed by local contractors and sub-contractors in Jubail and Ras Al-Khair Industrial Cities. In June 2026, Bechtel’s contract with the Royal Commission was renewed for another 5 years with work focusing on building new residential communities, iconic buildings/bridges, major site preparation, commercial buildings, mosques, schools, hospitals, sports facilities, clinics, universities, utility services and infrastructure (electrical sub-stations, lift stations), roads and highways, port and pipeline expansions, and more.

Work Location: Ras Al-Khair. The position is based in Ras Al-Khair, located approximately 100 kilometers north of Jubail Industrial City. Daily commuting between Jubail and Ras Al-Khair is required, using either the available transportation facility or the shuttle bus service. Accommodation for this role is provided in Jubail Industrial City. Complimentary breakfast and lunch are provided for Ras Al-Khair assignees on workdays.

This position is designated as Single Status only

Job Summary

Reporting to the Resident Engineer, the Assistant Resident Engineer - Civil Engineering acts as deputy for assigned contracts and supports safe, compliant and timely delivery from mobilization through construction, testing, handover and closeout. The role provides day-to-day leadership to field engineering personnel and coordinates closely with the client, contractors and project functions.

Major Responsibilities

• Act as the primary field interface when delegated by the Resident Engineer and maintain effective coordination with the Royal Commission, contractors and internal departments.
• Lead civil construction oversight for earthworks, underground utilities, roads, drainage, concrete, structural, architectural and associated interface works within the assigned scope.
• Monitor contractor performance against approved schedules, milestones, manpower, plant and productivity commitments; identify slippage and drive practical recovery actions.
• Review look-ahead plans, baseline and updated schedules, progress measurements and time-impact submissions with Project Controls and Contract Administration.
• Champion Environment Health and Safety Culture by verifying compliance with approved safety plans, permits, risk assessments and site controls, and by intervening when standards are not met.
• Ensure work complies with contract drawings, specifications, approved method statements, inspection and test plans, applicable codes and Royal Commission requirements.
• Provide direction to field engineers for timely review of technical submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, material approvals, inspection requests, test reports, NCRs and field changes.
• Coordinate resolution of design clarifications, constructability issues, site conditions and interfaces with structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, telecom and utility disciplines.
• Chair progress, coordination and technical meetings as assigned; issue clear minutes, owners and due dates, and follow actions through closure.
• Review contractor change proposals, DCNs, requests for change, quantity records and supporting information for payment, variation and time-extension evaluations.
• Validate completed quantities and progress evidence to support accurate monthly payment certification in coordination with field engineers and quantity surveyors.
• Maintain disciplined reporting of safety, quality, schedule, cost, risks, constraints and decisions, using approved digital project and document-control systems.
• Drive completion, testing, punch-list closure, as-built records, turnover dossiers and final handover requirements for civil works.
• Support pre-bid activities, site visits, bid evaluations, kick-off meetings, constructability reviews and annual work-plan development when assigned.
• Coach and supervise assigned team members, set clear expectations, review performance and support annual performance evaluations.
• Capture lessons learned and implement preventive actions to improve delivery across current and future contracts.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum and 8-10 years of experience or 12-14 years of relevant construction experience, including at least 8 years supervising civil works on major infrastructure, industrial, building, utilities, roads, earthworks or concrete projects.
• Demonstrated field experience managing safety, quality, schedule, cost, contracts and technical interfaces across multi-discipline construction activities.
• Working knowledge of civil and structural drawings, specifications, method statements, inspection and test plans, material approvals, RFIs, NCRs, testing records and as-built documentation.
• Ability to assess contractor resources, productivity, sequencing and short-term plans against approved baseline and recovery schedules.
• Professional engineering registration, chartered status or recognized project/construction management certification is desirable.
• Experience on large-scale industrial city, infrastructure, residential, commercial or institutional developments in Saudi Arabia or the wider Middle East.
• Knowledge of Royal Commission requirements, Saudi Building Code, relevant international codes and standards, and local permitting and utility-interface processes.
• Experience with contract administration, change management, progress measurement, payment certification, claims support and closeout.
• Competence using current digital project systems for document control, field reporting, inspections, dashboards and schedule review; Primavera P6 familiarity is advantageous.
• Experience in testing, commissioning, handover, punch-list closeout and turnover of civil works to operations or end users.
  
  

Required Knowledge And Skills

• Clear written and verbal English communication, including preparation of concise correspondence, reports, meeting minutes and technical recommendations.
• Demonstrated leadership in a multicultural, team-based environment with the confidence to challenge unsafe, non-compliant or underperforming work.
• Results-focused, solutions-oriented and able to prioritize competing demands, resolve field issues and escalate risks promptly.
• Builds effective working relationships with the client, contractors, engineering, quality, safety, project controls and contract administration teams.
• Self-motivated leader who can influence without direct authority and provide clear direction to field engineers and contractor teams.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, accountability, integrity and a proactive approach to risk management.
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and adapt to changing site priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Committed to coaching team members, sharing lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement.
  
  

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