Job Description

Planning Engineer - Infrastructure Projects - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This Planning Engineer role with Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi focuses on supporting schedule development, progress monitoring, delay analysis, and planning coordination for major infrastructure projects including stormwater, roads, sewerage, and utilities. The position assists in ensuring timely, efficient, and contract-compliant project delivery.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project Management
Salary: 24000-32000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide comments on contractors' baseline schedules in line with contract requirements and Parsons planning guidelines
• Validate project resource allocations to ensure realistic and achievable timelines
• Develop integrated master schedules combining multiple work packages and interdependencies
• Analyze monthly progress updates, identify slippages, and highlight critical activities requiring intervention
• Conduct What-If analysis to assess time impacts from variations, changes, or unforeseen events
• Prepare progress dashboards, monthly reports, and schedule presentations for management and client reviews
• Evaluate contractor time claims including EoT and disruption using accepted delay analysis methods
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve scheduling issues and finalize programs and related submissions
• Attend coordination, technical, and progress meetings and prepare accurate meeting minutes
• Prepare tracking logs for design and construction stage critical issues and monitor resolution progress
• Establish and agree on progress measurement methods and KPIs with project stakeholders
• Provide analytical written responses to contractor notices using sound planning logic and contract understanding
• Maintain organized contemporary project records related to planning and scheduling
• Issue delay notices or performance alerts when contractor progress falls behind schedule

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management
• Minimum 8 years of planning and scheduling experience across infrastructure works including stormwater, roads, sewerage, and utilities
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Strong English communication skills
• Knowledge of Abu Dhabi engineering registration requirements or UAE equivalency is preferred
• Strong understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and regulations

Skills Set

• Primavera P6 schedule development
• Delay and time-impact analysis
• Critical-path and schedule-risk review
• Integrated master scheduling
• Progress measurement systems
• Reporting and dashboard preparation
• Contractor coordination
• Documentation and recordkeeping

Why Join Us

• Work on strategic Abu Dhabi infrastructure programs
• Build your planning expertise within a global engineering leader
• Strong opportunities for long-term career growth and technical development
• Collaborative, high-performance work environment

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management provider delivering advanced infrastructure, utilities, transportation, and smart city programs across the Middle East. Parsons is known for technical excellence, innovation, and its commitment to shaping sustainable, future-ready urban environments.
Job Title Planning Engineer - Infrastructure Projects - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Planning Engineer - Infrastructure Projects - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE
Position Overview
This Planning Engineer role with Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi focuses on supporting schedule development, progress monitoring, delay analysis, and planning coordination for major infrastructure projects including stormwater, roads, sewerage, and utilities. The position assists in ensuring timely, efficient, and contract-compliant project delivery.
Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project Management
Salary: 24000-32000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide comments on contractors' baseline schedules in line with contract requirements and Parsons planning guidelines
• Validate project resource allocations to ensure realistic and achievable timelines
• Develop integrated master schedules combining multiple work packages and interdependencies
• Analyze monthly progress updates, identify slippages, and highlight critical activities requiring intervention
• Conduct What-If analysis to assess time impacts from variations, changes, or unforeseen events
• Prepare progress dashboards, monthly reports, and schedule presentations for management and client reviews
• Evaluate contractor time claims including EoT and disruption using accepted delay analysis methods
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve scheduling issues and finalize programs and related submissions
• Attend coordination, technical, and progress meetings and prepare accurate meeting minutes
• Prepare tracking logs for design and construction stage critical issues and monitor resolution progress
• Establish and agree on progress measurement methods and KPIs with project stakeholders
• Provide analytical written responses to contractor notices using sound planning logic and contract understanding
• Maintain organized contemporary project records related to planning and scheduling
• Issue delay notices or performance alerts when contractor progress falls behind schedule

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management
• Minimum 8 years of planning and scheduling experience across infrastructure works including stormwater, roads, sewerage, and utilities
• Proficiency in Primavera P6
• Strong English communication skills
• Knowledge of Abu Dhabi engineering registration requirements or UAE equivalency is preferred
• Strong understanding of construction industry practices, processes, and regulations

Skills Set

• Primavera P6 schedule development
• Delay and time-impact analysis
• Critical-path and schedule-risk review
• Integrated master scheduling
• Progress measurement systems
• Reporting and dashboard preparation
• Contractor coordination
• Documentation and recordkeeping

Why Join Us

• Work on strategic Abu Dhabi infrastructure programs
• Build your planning expertise within a global engineering leader
• Strong opportunities for long-term career growth and technical development
• Collaborative, high-performance work environment

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management provider delivering advanced infrastructure, utilities, transportation, and smart city programs across the Middle East. Parsons is known for technical excellence, innovation, and its commitment to shaping sustainable, future-ready urban environments.
Post Details
Job Start Date
Salary from 24000.00
Salary to 32000.00
Number of Vacancies 1
Location -
Location City Abu Dhabi
Desired Candidate's Profile
Gender No Preference
Nationality
Candidate Current Location

Skills Required