Planning Manager - PMCM

About the Role

Join Parsons Corporation as a Planning Manager responsible for overseeing program-wide project control and scheduling activities, including maintaining the Program Master Schedule. This role involves developing capabilities and supervising planning/scheduling efforts, analysis, reporting, and progress assessments across the program.

You will collaborate closely with clients, project directors, contract managers, design and engineering teams, construction directors, and PMCM consultants, providing oversight to all construction scheduling. Reporting is to the Senior Planning Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and execute strategic planning initiatives aligned with company goals.
• Offer expert guidance to resolve complex planning challenges.
• Lead the planning team: mentor, guide, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Engage with clients and PMCM consultants, attending meetings and delivering statistical reports.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally to ensure planning aligns with business objectives.
• Analyze market and industry trends alongside internal data to inform decisions.
• Prepare comprehensive progress and outcome reports for senior leadership.
• Identify risks linked to planning and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain adherence to relevant standards and regulations.
• Continuously enhance planning processes and methodologies.
• Support and evaluate effects of design or construction modifications and schedule delays.
• Integrate scope, cost, and schedule within Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) ensuring accuracy.
• Establish and manage effective schedule management plans and improve reporting and control tools.
• Manage the development and upkeep of a program-wide integrated schedule.
• Assist in formulating procurement strategies and associated timelines with regular updates.
• Contribute to defining milestones and schedule requirements in Requests for Proposal for design and construction phases.
• Engage in bidder query reviews and responses during tendering phases.
• Participate in weekly and monthly progress meetings with contractors, consultants, and clients.
• Develop recurring or ad hoc statistical management reports.
• Undertake additional duties as appropriate to the role.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in project control and scheduling within engineering and construction, including leadership roles.
• Significant exposure to projects during the design phase.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• In-depth understanding of industry norms and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with Primavera Enterprise Systems for scheduling and practical application on projects.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence scheduling technologies.

Diversity and Inclusion

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

Additional Notes

Parsons values employee wellbeing and offers vast opportunities for career growth. We encourage you to pursue excellence and join us in redefining what’s possible.