Job Description

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At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what's possible.

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Planning Manager - Buildings

Abu Dhabi, UAE


Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Manager to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working within PMC environments, managing both infrastructure and building projects such as roads, bridges, schools, hospitals, and public service facilities.

What You'll Be Doing:

Oversee the review, evaluation, and validation of project baseline programs submitted by contractors and consultants. Monitor and track progress against approved schedules and milestones, ensuring timely project delivery. Develop and maintain internal PMC tracking tools and project dashboards for comprehensive reporting purposes. Coordinate with construction supervision consultants and contractors to ensure alignment on schedules, progress updates, and deliverables. Lead progress meetings and provide strategic input on planning-related issues. Engage regularly with consultants and contractors to ensure realistic forecasting and mitigate risks of slippages. Prepare and review monthly and weekly progress reports, including S-curves and variance analyses. Work with other PMC team members for accurate forecasting and progress inputs for cost reporting. Collaborate with consultants and contractors to generate and regularly update cashflow forecasts aligned with current project status and project delivery timelines. Review cashflow submissions for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with contract requirements.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline. Minimum of 10 years experience in planning, with at least 5 years in a managerial role. Must have experience within the GCC Region. Strong background building projects, including roads, bridges, schools, healthcare facilities, and other public-use buildings. Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Primavera Risk Analysis, and cost control software. Solid understanding of project controls, progress measurement techniques, and cost-time integration. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

Experience within Abu Dhabi government-funded projects is a strong advantage. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and complex interfaces. Preference for experience in infrastructure projects alongside building projects, including roads, bridges, etc.

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