Summary
Parsons is hiring a site-based Planning Engineer for its construction supervision team on a public realm development in Diriyah, with the location listed as Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role involves developing and updating integrated schedules in Primavera P6, controlling baselines, analyzing progress and critical paths, and supporting risk assessments, delay analysis, and claims documentation. The engineer will also prepare schedule dashboards and reports, facilitate reviews, coordinate with project disciplines, and mentor junior planners. Applicants should have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, 7–10 years of planning experience, and advanced Primavera P6 proficiency.
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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an exceptionally talented Planning Engineer to join our site-based construction supervision team on a major public realm development in Diriyah, which includes a series of iconic and neighborhood parks, open spaces, and over 55 kilometers of streetscape. The objective of this program is to create a vibrant, inclusive environment that enhances livability, accessibility, and community well-being
What You'll Be Doing:
- Develop, integrate, and maintain Level 1–4 schedules and updates to the Integrated Master Schedule in Primavera P6.
- Build robust logic, calendars, and coding structures; align interfaces across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Commissioning.
- Establish and control schedule baselines; perform regular updates, progress measurement, and variance/trend analysis.
- Conduct critical and near‑critical path analysis; run what‑if scenarios; recommend recovery/acceleration strategies.
- Prepare resource‑loaded schedules; perform resource analysis and leveling; identify bottlenecks and coordinate resolutions with discipline leads.
- Support schedule risk assessments; document assumptions, quantify potential impacts, and track mitigations.
- Prepare and support time impact analyses for approved changes and identified delays; contribute to claims documentation as needed.
- Produce clear dashboards and reporting for project leadership and clients; facilitate schedule reviews and look‑ahead planning.
- Mentor junior planners and support continuous improvement of tools, templates, and procedures.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 7–10 years of progressive planning/scheduling experience on multi‑disciplinary projects.
- Advanced proficiency with Oracle Primavera P6; working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Excel.
- Experience with Synchro Pro (4D/5D Planning).
- Strong command of CPM scheduling, baseline control, progress measurement, and variance/trend analysis.
- Experience with resource‑loaded scheduling and cross‑functional coordination.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Professional certifications such as PMI‑SP, AACE PSP, PMP (or equivalent).
- Experience with schedule quality and risk tools (e.g., Deltek Acumen Fuse/Risk, Primavera Risk Analysis).
- Familiarity with DCMA 14‑Point Assessment and AACE Recommended Practices.
- Background supporting time impact analyses, delay analysis, and claims in EPC/Design‑Build environments.
- Power BI/Tableau skills for schedule dashboards; data modeling/SQL familiarity is a plus.
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