Planner - Project Scheduling and Controls

Parsons; Al Ruways Industrial City; On-site; AED 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Exposure to major infrastructure projects

Collaborative project culture

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Planner Scheduler in Abu Dhabi to ensure project schedules for large-scale rail and transport infrastructure are accurate. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in planning and scheduling within construction environments.

You will be responsible for monitoring project progress, conducting critical path analysis, and coordinating across multiple teams to maintain project timelines. Join us for a collaborative work culture and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in planning and scheduling for infrastructure projects.
• Experience in rail, transport, or large-scale construction environments preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex project data and provide actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules across all lifecycle stages.
• Perform critical path analysis and identify risks impacting timelines.
• Monitor project progress and evaluate schedule performance against baseline.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and delivery teams for schedule alignment.
• Prepare reports on schedule performance, forecasts, and progress updates.

Skills

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Critical path method

Resource planning

Project scheduling

Forecasting

Earned value management

Data analysis

Reporting

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Job Snapshot

Role: Planner Scheduler

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Industry: Construction

Experience: Minimum 5 years

Job Type: Full-time Position

Overview

Planner Project Scheduling in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is a construction hiring opportunity with Parsons Corporation focused on delivering accurate project schedules for large‑scale rail and transport infrastructure projects.

This role supports planning, forecasting, and performance tracking to ensure projects are completed within timelines and aligned with strategic objectives.

Job Details

Country: Saudi Arabia

City: Riyadh

Industry: Construction

Function: Project Management

Salary: 15000-20000 (Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in Riyadh; please confirm the final offer with the employer.)

Gender: Any Candidate

Nationality: Any

Context

This role is central to project delivery by ensuring that planning and scheduling processes are structured, data‑driven, and aligned with project phases from concept through procurement and execution.

It contributes to decision‑making by identifying risks, analyzing timelines, and maintaining schedule integrity across multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules across all lifecycle stages
• Perform critical path analysis and identify risks impacting timelines
• Monitor project progress and evaluate schedule performance against baseline
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and delivery teams for schedule alignment
• Analyze schedule impacts related to risks, delays, and scope changes
• Prepare reports on schedule performance, forecasts, and progress updates
• Support integration of cost, scope, and schedule within project frameworks
• Maintain documentation of schedule changes and project milestones
• Facilitate meetings and workshops to align stakeholders on timelines

Ideal Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in planning and scheduling for infrastructure projects
• Experience in rail, transport, or large‑scale construction environments preferred
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle including design and procurement stages
• Ability to analyze complex project data and provide actionable insights
• Effective communication and coordination skills across multiple stakeholders
• Experience working in consultancy or project management environments preferred

Skills Set

• Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
• Critical path method and resource planning
• Project scheduling and forecasting
• Earned value management and performance tracking
• Data analysis and reporting
• Stakeholder coordination and communication

Why Join Us

• Work with Parsons Corporation on major infrastructure and transport projects in Saudi Arabia
• Gain exposure to complex, multidisciplinary project environments
• Opportunity to enhance expertise in planning and project controls
• Career development within a global engineering organization
• Collaborative and high‑performance project culture

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a global engineering and project management company delivering large-scale infrastructure, transportation, and smart city solutions.

With a strong presence in Saudi Arabia, Parsons supports critical national projects through advanced planning, technical excellence, and innovative project delivery approaches.