Planning Engineer (Infrastructures/O&M)

Parsons Corporation


Date: 1 day ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

Planning Engineer (Infrastructures / Operation & Maintenance)

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Engineer (Infrastructures) to join our team! In this role, you will be responsible for performing planning/scheduling activities related to Infrastructure projects.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Review and convey the Engineer’s consent to the 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.
  • Develop a Master Schedule integrating multiple packages considering their interdependencies to identify and reflect the impact of one schedule/project on others.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Prepare various presentation and reports to the client.


What Required Skills You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized university/ institution with UAE equivalency certificate.
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling relevant Infrastructure projects related roads, bridges, sewerage networks, etc.
  • Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.
  • Should have good presentation skills including hands on experience on Power BI
  • Good written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English.
  • Arabic Speaker


What Desired Skills You'll Bring

  • Thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
  • Ability to use good judgment and work with others is required.


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.

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