: Ready to put your urban planning to work on marquee environmental projects that will change the fabric of our community? Would you enjoy being involved on a wide variety of analytical tasks on complex projects? Parsons is now hiring a Project Planner for our rapidly expanding portfolio of environmental projects.

Parsons extensive experience in this field combined with your planning knowledge and engineering techniques will propel your career forward. We need our Project Planners at this level to apply diverse and intensive proficiency in the use of technical theories, practices, and company policies. In this role you will provide technical direction to a team of urban/environmental planning professionals and technicians on a large project, or on several smaller projects or studies, involving the development of plans for the utilization of land and physical facilities of cities, counties, and metropolitan areas. Our planners are responsible for the technical excellen ce of the tasks and analyses performed, regulatory compliance, and for onschedule completion within or below budget in accordance with contractual obligations.

Responsibilities: Review and convey Engineer’s consent to the Project and / or 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
Assist and 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.
Qualification and Experience, Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management from a recognized institution.
Minimum 5+ years of experience in planning and scheduling relevant infrastructure projects
Successful applicants will have experience in working on infrastructure, utilities, and/or building projects coupled with an excellent overall understanding of the construction industry, along with interface and coordination requirements in the industry.
Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6
Good written and oral communication skills
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.