Parsons Corporation
Multinational technology‑driven engineering and infrastructure firm serving government and private sectors.
Planning Engineer
Manage planning, scheduling, and project control for major community infrastructure projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key duties include reviewing and validating the contractor’s baseline schedule, developing a master schedule that integrates multiple packages, and evaluating progress schedules to identify potential delays. The role also involves conducting “what‑if” analyses, preparing regular progress and monthly reports, performing detailed claim assessments using delay analysis methodologies, and coordinating with clients, contractors, and consultants to resolve scheduling issues. • Review and validate contractor baseline schedules against contract conditions and Parsons practices. • Develop and maintain a master schedule integrating multiple project packages and interdependencies. • Evaluate updated progress schedules to identify delays and critical events. • Perform "what‑if" impact analyses for changes, variations, and potential events. • Prepare regular progress and monthly program reports with analysis and recommendations. • Conduct detailed claim assessments (Extension of Time, disruption) using time‑impact and window analysis. • Coordinate with clients, contractors, and consultants to resolve planning and scheduling issues. • Attend project meetings, provide inputs, and record concise minutes. • Create and maintain trackers/logs for critical design and construction issues. • Issue delay notices and performance letters for contractor non‑performance.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸schedule review
- ▸master schedule
- ▸delay identification
- ▸what‑if analysis
- ▸progress reporting
- ▸claim assessment
What You Bring
The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering or construction management and brings at least ten years of planning and scheduling experience on infrastructure projects, preferably in the Gulf region. Proficiency with Primavera P6, strong written and oral communication skills, and thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations are required. • Bachelor’s degree in civil, electrical, mechanical engineering or construction management. • Minimum 10 years of planning and scheduling experience on infrastructure projects (utilities, roads, structures) in community development. • Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software. • Strong written and oral communication abilities. • In‑depth knowledge of industry best practices, regulations, and construction processes. • Ability to conduct delay analysis methodologies (time impact, window analysis). • Skilled in preparing presentations and reports for senior management. • Experience coordinating with diverse professional teams and stakeholders.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸10+ years
- ▸primavera
- ▸communication
- ▸delay analysis
- ▸best practices
Benefits
Parsons offers a dynamic workplace where employees are encouraged to thrive, collaborate with exceptional people, and bring their authentic selves to work. Guided by leadership’s vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, the company cultivates an innovative culture that empowers individuals to reach their full potential. Parsons, founded in 1944, delivers digitally enabled solutions for defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets worldwide. The company is committed to diversity, inclusion, and employee wellbeing, offering limitless growth opportunities and a supportive, resilient work environment.
Work Environment
Onsite