Planning Engineer

Overview

Plan, schedule, and monitor major RTA infrastructure projects, manage risks and claims.

Key Responsibilities

• what‑if analysis
• delay notices
• tracker logs
• schedule validation
• progress reporting
• master schedule

Tasks

-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. -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. -Preparation of Trackers / Logs to monitor critical issues during the Design and Construction stages of the Project. -Validation of compatibility of project resources for timely completion of the project. -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. -Attending various meetings including kick-off, technical, service coordination, progress review, etc, providing valuable inputs, and preparing concise & precise minutes of meetings. -Agree on the progress measurement system (PMS) and key indicators with the consultants/contractors during the project for monitoring purposes. -Develop Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies to identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others. -Coordination with the Client to finalize the contractor’s programs, reports, and claims. -Review and convey Engineer’s consent to the Contractors’ Baseline schedule of works in line with Contract conditions, and using Parsons Recommended Practices. -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. -Discuss, coordinate, and resolve the planning and scheduling problems with the contractor and the Employer.

Requirements

• 10+ years
• primavera p6
• civil engineering
• team management
• risk register
• delay analysis

What You Bring

-Minimum 10+ years of experience in planning and scheduling on relevant projects. -Successful applicants should have extensive experience in working on major infrastructure projects comprising development / improvement of interchange, highway, underpass, bridge, utilities, etc. coupled with an excellent overall understanding of the construction industry, along with TMS, interface and coordination requirements. -Strong foreseeability to identify the potential risks/conflicts, and document them in the Project Risk Register. -Be able to manage a team of one or more planning engineers, providing them with technical and leadership skills. -Prior experience on RTA Dubai projects would be an advantage. -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. -Good written and oral communication skills. -Proper record keeping of project contemporary records. -Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management from a recognized university/institution. -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. -Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6. -Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and regulations.

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About Parsons Corporation

-Over decades it expanded into oil, petrochemical, water and infrastructure projects across the US and globally. -It leverages digital tools such as AI platforms, utility data systems, and drone integration alongside traditional design and construction. -Parsons completed high‑profile projects like major bridge, tunnel, and transit works. -Specializing in transportation, energy, environmental remediation, urban development, industrial, and cybersecurity projects. -The firm has delivered hundreds of mega‑projects worldwide, including infrastructure in the Middle East and environmental cleanup contracts.

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