Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Construction Specialist – Wet Utilities (Airfield)
Inspect and ensure quality/compliance of wet utility works at airport airfield projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The specialist is responsible for overseeing wet utility construction on a major airport airfield and runway development, focusing on quality assurance and compliance with project and aviation standards. • Conduct detailed inspections of wet utility works such as potable water, firefighting, stormwater drainage, sewage, and irrigation systems. • Verify construction activities against approved drawings, specifications, ITPs, and method statements. • Witness and oversee tests including pressure, leakage, flushing, chlorination, and CCTV inspections. • Monitor installation of pipelines, chambers, manholes, valves, hydrants, and associated civil works. • Ensure materials, workmanship, and installation meet project quality standards and authority requirements. • Review and close inspection comments, punch lists, and non-conformances. • Coordinate with civil, pavement, dry utilities, and MEP teams to manage interfaces and avoid clashes. • Liaise with contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and authorities to resolve technical and inspection issues. • Support tie-ins, diversions, and connections within airside and operational areas. • Prepare inspection reports, NCRs, and compliance records, maintaining logs and approval documentation. • Assist in preparing as-built drawings and handover documentation. • Verify compliance with HSE plans, risk assessments, and method statements, monitoring safe work practices for excavations, confined spaces, and live services. • Ensure adherence to permit-to-work systems and airside safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸utility inspection
- ▸construction verification
- ▸test oversight
- ▸installation monitoring
- ▸compliance reporting
- ▸team coordination
What You Bring
The position requires a strong educational background in civil engineering and relevant experience in wet utilities projects. • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. • Minimum five years experience in wet utilities construction, supervision, or inspection on large infrastructure projects. • Experience with airport, airfield, runway, or major infrastructure projects preferred. • Strong knowledge of wet utility systems (potable water, firefighting, drainage, sewage). • Familiarity with standards and codes such as AWWA, ASTM, BS, and local authority regulations. • Ability to interpret utility drawings, profiles, and inspection test plans. • Proficient in inspection, reporting, and quality control processes. • Skilled in MS Office and reporting tools; experience with document control systems like Aconex. • Knowledge of authority approval processes, third-party inspections, and QA/QC procedures including NCR management.
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸5+ years
- ▸wet utilities
- ▸awwa
- ▸aconex
- ▸qa/qc
Benefits
Parsons offers a career where you can thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by leadership values of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, the company cultivates an innovative culture that empowers employees to achieve their full potential. Parsons is committed to equal employment opportunity and invests in employee wellbeing, providing endless growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.
Work Environment
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