Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Engineer to join our team! In this role you will get to be a planner in the Roads/Civil/Structure Sector.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Takes a lead in preparing schedule data for proposals or contract negotiations as requested and checks and confirms that the correct scope of work is reflected on assigned schedules.

• Integrates inter-discipline schedule requirements and constraints to establish logical work sequences for assigned disciplines or specialties.

• Reviews and assesses the work sequences with the total project plan.

• Establishes and implements methods for determining activity durations within assigned disciplines or specialties.

• Develops quantity release and/or installation curves for assigned disciplines/areas or specialties.

• Reviews and approves invoice verification for payment based on cost-loaded schedules, as required.

• Reviews schedule data and identifies and acquires information needed to complete work logics to interface between assigned disciplines, specialties and/or projects.

• Develops specific project codes of accounts and work breakdown structures, and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions for new work items assigned.

• Determines critical-path activities for assigned discipline or specialties and identifies significant activities supporting inter- discipline requirements and identifies critical path for discipline or specialty work activities.

• Identifies, analyzes and monitors schedule deviations for assigned disciplines or specialties including subcontractor submittals and recommends corrective action/work-around solutions for project considerations.

• Develops and writes the schedule commentary that appears in the monthly progress and similar reports. Identifies and reports activities that have a critical or potential impact on the schedule and prepares and presents the Critical Items Action Report.

• Prepare the needed reports.

• Ensures adherence to all corporate, contractual, ethics and safety standards, policies, and procedures.

• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Degree in Engineering or related discipline with minimum 7 years’ experience in construction projects, specifically management experience across multi-disciplinary teams.

• Advantageous to have extensive experience of significant PM/CM contracts.

• Scheduler Certified is a plus.

• Strong communication skills in English, written and spoken.

• Expertise in P6, Microsoft Office Suite, and Power BI a plus
  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Motivated self sufficient team player with a strong work ethic for quality and accuracy.

• Demonstrated teamwork and management skills.

• Proven experience of working within complex construction environment.

• Ability to follow through & clearly deliver work instructions in a complex stakeholder environment.

• Ability to work in a matrix organization (dual reporting). Ability to interact with senior-level management. Ability to consult, motivate, and negotiate effectively with client groups, co-workers, employees, vendors, and contractors.

• Must function effectively under time constraints, schedule workload to meet deadlines, and has the ability to prioritize.

• Strong Contractor Management skills.

• Technical Skills

  • Contract management experience

  • Familiarity and reasonable experience utilizing industry standard tools such as Advanced Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, etc.

• Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical skills

  • Strong computer skills

  • Good listening skills

  • Inquisitive and curious

  • Good verbal and written communication, both English and Arabic

  • Coachable

  • Good organizational and time management skills

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.