Job Description

Planning Engineer**

**Dubai, UAE**

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented **Planning Engineer** to join our team! In this role you will get to **perform on developing, implementing, and maintaining scheduling and project controls functions on a portfolio of projects** .

**What You'll Be Doing:**

+ Responsible for the overall evaluation and control of the assigned project schedules and performs schedule development, maintenance and monitoring of the planning / scheduling activities using latest planning & scheduling tools, eg Primavera.

+ Develop Project WBS (work breakdown structure), Level III / IV Construction Schedules for individual projects and Integrates inter-discipline / inter-phase schedule requirements and constraints to establish logical work sequences for the entire Program.

+ Deliver timely, accurate and critical project controls information that facilitates a clear understanding of the performance of the project in relation to planned performance targets.

+ Review the schedule submitted by the contractors ensuring the reasonableness in the construction sequence, resources adequacy, correct estimation of duration, completeness of contract scope & other programming parameters including compliance with the contract requirements etc.

+ Evaluate & verify the planning and scheduling information from the updated / progress schedules, Identify the potential areas of delay, highlight the critical events & suggest mitigation measures / corrective actions.

+ Discuss, coordinate, and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with contractor and the Employer.

+ Exercise "What if" analysis to assess the time impact of each change, variation, potential event at an early stage and provide alternative courses of action & advice as a subject matter expert prior issuing such instructions.

+ Proper record keeping & notifying for the contractors delay or when the performance is behind the schedule

+ Provide the reasoned & analytic response to the contractor notices and detailed particulars using programming data, sound construction practices and contractual provisions.

+ Detailed assessment of the claims including Extension of Time, Disruption etc using leading delay analysis methodologies as window analysis & time impact analysis with strong skill to demonstrate the contractor concurrent delay.

+ Report preparation on various claims, and other matters as required

+ Coordination with the Client / PMC for finalization of various programmes, reports and claims.

+ Attending various meetings such as project progress review, kick-off, technical etc, provide valuable inputs, and prepare concise & precise minute of meeting.

+ Strong foreseeability to identify the potential risks, record & update them in Risk Register and inform the project team

+ Experience in Infrastructure projects including roads, utilities, pumping station and community development (mix-land use).

**What Required Skills You'll Bring:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field.

+ 8+ years of related work experience in infrastructure works including roads, utilities, community development and master planning etc.

+ Proficient PC skills including proficiency in various Project Controls software (including Primavera P6) and Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.

**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.About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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