Planning Engineer - Infrastructure Projects

About the Role

Join Parsons in Abu Dhabi as a Planning Engineer, a position dedicated to overseeing planning, scheduling, and progress control for significant infrastructure and utility projects. This role encompasses programme reporting and providing support for time-related claims and Extensions of Time (EOT).

Core Responsibilities

• Critically review contractor baseline and updated schedules, ensuring they comply with contract requirements and Parsons' standards.
• Develop and manage integrated master schedules across multiple packages, monitor dependencies, and verify resource and schedule feasibility.
• Analyze progress updates to detect delays and critical path events, proposing mitigation measures and recommendations for changes or variations.
• Generate weekly and monthly progress reports, including program analyses, dashboards, and presentations aligned with project milestones.
• Assist with claims and EOT assessments by applying delay analysis techniques such as Time Impact Analysis and window analysis; maintain accurate records and trackers.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders through progress and coordination meetings; manage contractor notifications and issue performance notices as necessary.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in planning and scheduling for infrastructure or utility projects.
• Proficiency with Primavera scheduling software.
• Demonstrated experience in supporting claims, EOT assessments, and delay analyses.
• Strong communication and report-writing abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working in consultancy, client supervision, or project management consultancy roles is advantageous.

Additional Information

Parsons promotes an inclusive workforce, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds regardless of race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or other status. The company is committed to investing in employee wellbeing and fostering limitless career growth opportunities.

Note: Parsons advises caution against fraudulent recruitment and provides resources to identify such practices.