Planning & Scheduling Engineer

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Riyadh
Office
R171657
Urban Planning
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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Planning & Scheduling Engineer to join our team for a prestigious hospitality project. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project planning, scheduling, and monitoring, with a proven track record of delivering complex hospitality construction projects on time and within budget. The role requires expertise in project management tools, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Scheduling:

  • Develop, maintain, and update detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or equivalent software.
  • Define project milestones, critical paths, and key deliverables in alignment with project objectives.
  • Create resource-loaded schedules to track manpower, equipment, and material requirements.

Progress Monitoring & Reporting:

  • Monitor project progress against the baseline schedule and identify variances.
  • Prepare and present weekly/monthly progress reports, including S-curves, histograms, and earned value analysis (EVA).
  • Recommend corrective actions to mitigate delays and ensure timely project delivery.

Coordination & Communication:

  • Collaborate with project managers, architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment on project timelines.
  • Conduct regular coordination meetings to review progress and resolve scheduling conflicts.

Risk Management:

  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize schedule impacts.
  • Perform delay analysis and provide extension of time (EOT) claims when necessary.

Compliance & Documentation:

  • Ensure compliance with project specifications, contractual requirements, and industry standards.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including schedules, logs, and reports.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling, with at least 3 years in hospitality construction projects.
  • Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, and MS Office Suite.
  • Strong understanding of construction methodologies, sequencing, and resource allocation.
  • Expertise in critical path method (CPM), earned value management (EVM), and delay analysis.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Certifications (Preferred): PMP (Project Management Professional) or PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

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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