Planning Manager

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Makkah
R162158
Project Controls
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Manager to join our team!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Experience in performing, monitoring, and reviewing planning and scheduling functions, which include schedule development, control, and analysis, in the field and the home office.
  • Knowledge of supervision, personnel administration, and training of technical and non-technical personnel.
  • Skilled in verbal and written communication.
  • Advanced knowledge of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup work processes.
  • Knowledge of engineering and construction management customarily acquired over time through specialized instruction or practical experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, direct, perform, review, and present schedule products independently with minimal supervision. This includes using a high level of professional judgment and knowledge related to technical planning and scheduling skills and engineering design, construction, and procurement practices.
  • Expertise must have been gained from working for reputed firms.
  • Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory and personnel administrative functions.
  • Ensuring detailed accurate schedules are prepared and maintained by the Contractor.
  • Preparation of schedules in P6 & Excel.
  • Review and verification of Contractors progress report.
  • Preparation of progress reports for the client.
  • Following up on contractor site progress and report any deviation from the approved baseline.
  • Verify contractor progress against the approved WIRs.
  • Confirm the daily report data.
  • Analysis and reporting on contractor delay claims.
  • Mentoring Parsons and Contractor staff.
  • Verification of progress through site inspection as required.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s in engineering or a related field from an accredited university
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in planning and scheduling including having worked as the scheduling manager on large-scale projects.
  • Must have led large PC Department working with top international firms an on prestigious projects.
  • Expert in Primavera P6, PowerPoint, Excel and other MS Office Software, Power BI is advantageous.
  • Experience in planning and monitoring progress on construction activities
  • Experience in analysis of complex contractor delay claims and preparing reports and recommendations for the client.
  • Providing mentoring for team member and contractor staff in preparation of schedule in P6, and progress reporting.
  • Experience detailed three weeks look ahead schedules and detailed scheduling of time critical activities.
  • Excellent command (written and oral) of the English language.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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.

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

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