Summary
Parsons is hiring a Planning Engineer to support major infrastructure works in Abu Dhabi. The role covers planning and scheduling, progress control, integrated master schedules, delay and schedule impact analysis, and support for extension-of-time claims. Responsibilities also include reviewing contractor programmes, preparing progress reports and dashboards, and coordinating with contractors and stakeholders. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree in engineering, at least 10 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Primavera P6; Power BI is an advantage.
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Job Description:
Planning Engineer (Infrastructure)
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Planning Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi. In this role you will lead planning, scheduling, progress control, and time-related / EOT Claims to support delivery of major infrastructure works.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Review contractor baseline and updated programmes and support the Engineer’s consent in line with contract conditions and Parsons practices.
- Validate resource/schedule feasibility and develop integrated master schedules across multiple packages and interfaces.
- Analyze progress updates to identify delays/slippage and critical events; recommend mitigation/corrective actions.
- Perform “what-if” and schedule impact analysis for changes/variations and potential events.
- Prepare progress reports/monthly programme analysis, dashboards, and milestone presentations.
- Support claims/EOT assessments using delay analysis methods (e.g., time impact and window analysis), including concurrent delay where applicable.
- Coordinate planning issues with contractors and stakeholders; attend meetings, prepare minutes, and maintain trackers/logs and contemporaneous records.
- Agree progress measurement system (PMS) and KPIs for monitoring and issue schedule performance notices where required.
What Required Skills You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years experience in planning, scheduling, and claims on infrastructure projects (roads, utilities, landscape).
- Strong understanding of construction sequencing, interfaces, and coordination requirements.
- Proficiency in scheduling software, particularly Primavera P6.
What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.Thorough knowledge of industry best practices and relevant regulations.
- Proficiency in Power Bi reporting and dashboard will be an advantage.
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