Planning Engineer - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE

Job Title
Planning Engineer - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE
Job Description
Planning Engineer - Parsons Corporation - Dubai, UAE

Position Overview
Parsons Corporation is hiring an experienced Planning Engineer to support major RTA infrastructure projects in Dubai. The role involves developing, reviewing, and managing complex project schedules, coordinating multi-package programs, identifying risks, and ensuring on-time project delivery in accordance with Parsons standards and best practices.

Job Details
Country: UAE
City: Dubai
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function: Project Management
Salary: 20000-28000 monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

* Review and validate contractors baseline schedules and ensure compliance with contract and project requirements.
* Develop integrated master schedules covering multiple work packages and interdependencies.
* Verify project resources and timelines to confirm feasibility and compatibility with project goals.
* Perform schedule risk analysis and identify potential conflicts, maintaining the project risk register.
* Evaluate progress updates, identify areas of delay, and recommend corrective actions or recovery plans.
* Conduct what-if analyses for change events, variations, and potential risks, providing impact assessments and mitigation strategies.
* Prepare monthly progress reports and presentations detailing schedule performance and milestone status.
* Assess contractor claims for extensions of time or disruption using recognized delay analysis methodologies such as time impact and window analysis.
* Lead discussions with contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve planning and scheduling issues.
* Participate in key project meetings and prepare concise minutes and status reports.
* Maintain accurate project records, issue delay notices, and document all schedule-related correspondence.
* Manage and mentor junior planning engineers, fostering a strong planning culture within the team.

Ideal Profile

* Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from an accredited institution.
* Minimum 10 years of experience in project planning and scheduling for major infrastructure projects.
* Proven background in highways, bridges, interchanges, and utilities coordination.
* Proficiency in Primavera P6 and strong analytical and forecasting capabilities.
* Sound understanding of project controls, risk management, and construction sequencing.
* Effective communication and report-writing skills.
* Experience working on RTA projects in Dubai preferred.

Skills Set

* Primavera P6 planning and scheduling
* Delay analysis and time impact assessment
* Master schedule development and integration
* Critical path and progress tracking
* Project risk and resource management
* Reporting and dashboard preparation
* Claims evaluation and concurrent delay analysis
* Coordination with multidisciplinary teams and authorities

Why Join Us

* Work on high-profile RTA projects that shape Dubai s transportation infrastructure.
* Be part of a global leader in engineering with advanced digital project delivery systems.
* Competitive compensation with clear pathways for career advancement.
* Opportunity to collaborate with a multicultural team of industry experts.

About the Company
Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and infrastructure firm delivering transportation, utilities, and urban development programs across the Middle East. In Dubai, Parsons combines multidisciplinary expertise with digital delivery to help clients build resilient, sustainable assets across roads, utilities, and public realm projects.
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