Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Engineer to join our team to perform planning and scheduling role on major RTA projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Review and convey Engineer’s consent to the Contractors’ Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions, and using Parsons Recommended Practices.

• Validation of compatibility of project resources for timely completion of the project.

• Develop Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies to identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others.

• Strong foreseeability to identify the potential risks/conflicts, and document them in the Project Risk Register.

• Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules. Identify the potential areas of delay/slippage, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions / robust recovery plan.

• Exercise “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 & advice before issuing instructions to contractors.

• Prepare regular progress reports / monthly reports with program analysis and recommendations, addressing program issues to ensure timely project completion, and preparing presentations regarding the work's progress concerning interim and major milestones.

• Detailed assessment of the claims including Extension of Time, Disruption, etc using leading delay analysis methodologies including time impact analysis & window analysis with the strong skill to demonstrate the contractor’s concurrent delay.

• Discuss, coordinate, and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer.

• Coordination with the Client to finalize the contractor’s programs, reports, and claims.

• Attending various meetings including kick-off, technical, service coordination, progress review, etc, providing valuable inputs, and preparing concise & precise minutes of meetings.

• Preparation of 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 the consultants/contractors during the project for monitoring purposes.

• Ability to communicate clearly to conduct presentations to management and interface effectively with a diverse group of professionals. Provide the reasoned & analytic response to the contractor notices and detailed particulars using programming data, sound construction practices, and contractual provisions.

• Proper record keeping of project contemporary records.

• Issue delay notices for the contractor’s culpable delay and/or slow performance letters recording areas where the contractor’s performance is behind the schedule.

• Be able to manage a team of one or more planning engineers, providing them with technical and leadership skills.
   

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management from a recognized university/institution.

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in planning and scheduling on relevant projects.

• Successful applicants should have extensive experience in working on major infrastructure projects comprising development / improvement of interchange, highway, underpass, bridge, utilities, etc. coupled with an excellent overall understanding of the construction industry, along with TMS, interface and coordination requirements.

• Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.

• Good written and oral communication skills.
   

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Prior experience on RTA Dubai projects would be an advantage.

• Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.