Senior Planning Engineer

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Planning Engineer to oversee project schedules and ensure alignment with contractors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planning, particularly in institutional projects, and proficiency in project management software. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in planning, with at least 3 years in a PMC role.
• Must have experience within the GCC Region.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate project baseline programs submitted by contractors.
• Monitor and track progress against approved schedules.
• Prepare monthly and weekly progress reports.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Primavera Risk Analysis

Job description

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Job Description:

Senior Planning Engineer

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Senior Planning Engineer to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of working within PMC environments, especially on institutional and specialized building projects such as schools, hospitals, and public service facilities.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Review, evaluate, and validate project baseline programs submitted by contractors and consultants.

• Monitor and track progress against approved schedules and milestones.

• Prepare internal PMC tracking tools and project dashboards for reporting purposes.

• Liaise with construction supervision consultants and contractors to ensure alignment on schedules, progress updates, and deliverables.

• Attend progress meetings and provide input on planning-related issues.

• Engage regularly with consultants and contractors to ensure realistic forecasting and mitigate risks of slippages.

• Work closely with parties to generate realistic monthly progress values and validate earned value data.

• Prepare and review monthly and weekly progress reports, including S-curves and variance analyses.

• Work with other PMC team members for accurate forecasting and progress inputs for cost reporting.

• Collaborate with consultants and contractors to generate and regularly update cashflow forecasts aligned with current project status and project delivery timelines.

• Review cashflow submissions for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with contract requirements.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

• Minimum of 12 years’ experience in planning, with at least 3 years in a PMC role.

• Must have experience within the GCC Region

• Strong background in buildings/infrastructure projects, particularly schools, healthcare facilities, and other public-use buildings.

• Proficiency in Primavera P6, MS Project, Primavera Risk Analysis and cost control software.

• Solid understanding of project controls, progress measurement techniques, and cost-time integration.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience in within Abu Dhabi government-funded projects is a strong advantage.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders and complex interfaces.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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