Projects Planning Engineer

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Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Planning Engineer to join our team to perform various planning, scheduling, and project control functions on major infrastructure projects.

What You'll Be Doing

• Review and convey Engineer’s consent to the Contractors’ Baseline schedule of works in line with contract conditions, using Parsons Recommended Practices.
• Validate the compatibility of project resources to ensure timely completion of the project.
• Develop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages, considering their interdependencies to reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others.
• Evaluate and verify planning and scheduling information from updated/progress schedules, identifying potential areas of delay/slippage, critical events, and suggesting mitigation measures/corrective actions.
• Conduct “What if” analysis to assess the time impact of each change, variation, and potential event at an early stage, and provide alternative courses of action and advice before issuing instructions to contractors.
• Prepare regular progress and monthly reports with program analysis and recommendations, addressing program issues to ensure timely project completion.
• Prepare presentations regarding the work's progress concerning interim and major milestones.
• Perform a detailed assessment of claims, including Extension of Time, Disruption, etc., using leading delay analysis methodologies such as time impact analysis and window analysis, with strong skills in demonstrating the contractor’s concurrent delay.
• Discuss, coordinate, and resolve planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer.
• Coordinate with the client to finalize the contractor’s programs, reports, and claims.
• Attend various meetings including kick-off, technical, service coordination, and progress review meetings, providing valuable inputs and preparing concise and precise minutes.
• Prepare trackers/logs to monitor critical issues during the Design and Construction stages of the project.
• Agree on the progress measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with consultants/contractors during the project for monitoring purposes.
• Communicate effectively by conducting presentations to management and interfacing with a diverse group of professionals.
• Provide reasoned and analytic responses to contractor notices and detailed particulars using programming data, sound construction practices, and contractual provisions.
• Maintain proper record keeping of project contemporary records.
• Issue delay notices for contractor’s culpable delays and/or slow performance letters, recording areas where the contractor’s performance is behind the schedule.
  
  
  

What Required Skills You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in planning and scheduling on relevant projects related to infrastructure, preferably in the Gulf region.
• Experience in infrastructure and utilities, coupled with an excellent understanding of the construction industry, including interface and coordination requirements.
• Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.
• Experience with planning and scheduling for hospitality, hotel, and mixed-use projects would be an asset.
  
  
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

• Advanced certifications in project planning and scheduling (e.g., PMP, Primavera P6 certification).
• Knowledge of local regulations and standards for large-scale infrastructure and hospitality projects in the Gulf region.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate with a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Ability to manage complex project schedules and provide solutions to project delays and issues effectively.
  
  
  

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