Planning Manager

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Riyadh
Office
R183059
Project Controls
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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Manager to join our team! In this role you will get to lead the planning and scheduling efforts for a high profile building in Qiddiya, Riyadh.
The candidate should have significant PMC and construction supervision experience and a deep understanding of project planning methodologies.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Review and provide detailed comments on the Contractor’s Programmes and reports.

  • Experience in hands on preparation of programmes and chairing workshops with contractors to provide guidance to enable them to achieve the requirements for acceptance of the Baseline, schedule monitoring and reporting.

  • Review and verify the contractor's daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

  • Prepare reports on a regular basis to the Employer and corporate management.

  • Prepare reports and present to all levels including executive management.

  • Participate in the preparation of the weekly/monthly progress reports.

  • Verify the contractor's progress against the approved WIRs.

  • Following up on contractor site progress and report any deviation from the approved baseline.

  • Confirm the daily report data.

  • Analysis and reporting on contractor delay claims.

  • Verification of progress through site inspection as required.

  • Attend and contribute to meetings including progress, commercial and project controls, chairing meetings as required.

  • Prepare or review meeting minutes as required.

  • Mentoring Parsons and Contractor staff.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Engineering or technical field.

  • Minimum 12+ Years of Experience.

  • 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.

  • 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.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • Demonstrated skill in management, supervisory and personnel administrative functions.

  • Providing mentoring for team member and contractor staff in preparation of schedule in P6, and progress reporting.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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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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