Planning Manager

About the Role

Join Parsons Corporation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as a Planning Manager and work in a dynamic environment where you can excel alongside talented professionals. Embrace a culture that values innovation, agility, and personal growth to unlock your full potential.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and execute all phases of project controls including planning, scheduling, and cost analysis, typically for small to medium projects.
• Perform, monitor, and review scheduling functions such as schedule development, control, and progress analysis across field and office settings.
• Supervise, administer, and train both technical and non-technical team members effectively.
• Communicate proficiently through verbal and written channels.
• Apply advanced understanding of engineering, procurement, contracts, construction, and startup processes.
• Independently prepare, review, and present project schedules using professional judgment and technical expertise related to engineering design, construction, and procurement.
• Ensure that contractors develop and maintain detailed, accurate schedules.
• Develop schedules using Primavera P6 and Excel, review and verify contractor progress reports, and generate progress updates for clients.
• Monitor contractor site progress and report any deviations from approved baselines.
• Verify contractor progress against approved work inspection reports, confirm daily report accuracy, and assess contractor delay claims with detailed analysis and recommendations.
• Conduct site inspections as needed to confirm progress and provide mentorship to Parsons and contractor staff on scheduling and reporting.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution.
• At least 12 years of extensive experience in planning and scheduling, including leadership experience as scheduling manager on large-scale projects.
• Proven leadership in managing large Project Controls departments with top international firms on prestigious projects.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and other MS Office applications; experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Strong experience in planning and monitoring construction activities and analyzing complex contractor delay claims.
• Proficient in preparing detailed three-week look-ahead schedules and detailed scheduling for critical time-sensitive tasks.
• Excellent command of English in both written and oral forms along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Additional Information

Parsons is committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex including pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

We prioritize employee well-being and offer limitless career advancement possibilities. Be inspired and join the Parsons team!

Note: Parsons is vigilant against fraudulent recruitment. For more information on recruitment fraud and reporting procedures, please refer to official company resources.