Planning Engineer

Parsons

Job Description

The Planning Engineer role at Parsons Corporation in Dubai supports major community development and infrastructure projects by leading planning, scheduling, and project controls activities. This position ensures programs are realistic, risks are identified early, and project delivery remains aligned with contractual, technical, and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and recommend approval of contractors baseline schedules in line with contract conditions and Parsons recommended practices
• Validate availability and compatibility of project resources to support timely project completion
• Develop and manage an integrated master schedule covering multiple packages and their interdependencies
• Review progress updates and schedules to identify delays, critical paths, and potential slippages
• Propose mitigation measures and corrective actions to address schedule risks
• Conduct what-if and time impact analyses to assess effects of changes, variations, and events
• Prepare monthly and periodic progress reports with schedule analysis, recommendations, and milestone tracking
• Perform detailed assessment of claims including extension of time and disruption using recognized delay analysis methodologies
• Demonstrate and assess concurrent delays using robust planning and programming techniques
• Coordinate with contractors and the employer to resolve planning and scheduling issues
• Liaise with the client to finalize contractor programs, progress reports, and claims
• Attend project meetings including kick-off, technical, coordination, and progress reviews, providing planning inputs and minutes
• Prepare trackers and logs to monitor critical design and construction issues
• Agree progress measurement systems and key performance indicators with consultants and contractors
• Issue delay notices and performance correspondence related to contractor schedule slippage
• Maintain accurate and complete project records and contemporary documentation

Skills Set

• Project planning and scheduling
• Primavera P6
• Delay and time impact analysis
• Progress measurement and reporting
• Claims and extension of time assessment
• Interface and risk coordination
• Infrastructure project controls

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to play a key role in delivering major community development projects in Dubai
• Long-term career growth within a globally recognized engineering and project management consultancy
• Exposure to complex, multi-package infrastructure programs
• Professional environment focused on performance, accuracy, and accountability
• Supportive culture that values continuous improvement and employee wellbeing