Planning Engineer - Community Infrastructure

Parsons; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,880 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Planning Engineer for Community Infrastructure in Dubai, UAE. The position focuses on planning, scheduling, and project reporting for major infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of experience in planning for infrastructure projects and be proficient in Primavera P6. Responsibilities include reviewing schedules, identifying delays, and advising on corrective actions.

Offers a competitive salary range of 18,000 – 30,000 AED per month depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling for relevant infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience across community development infrastructure, utilities, roads, landscape, structures, or similar civil works.
• Gulf region experience preferred, especially on large infrastructure or mixed-package development projects.

Responsibilities

• Review contractor baseline schedules and convey Engineer consent in accordance with contract conditions.
• Develop and maintain a master schedule that integrates multiple infrastructure packages.
• Evaluate updated schedules, progress schedules, and contractor planning submissions for accuracy.

Skills

Primavera P6

Infrastructure planning

Community development projects

Project scheduling

Programme management

Baseline schedule review

Master schedule development

Progress monitoring

Critical path analysis

What-if analysis

Time Impact Analysis

Window Analysis

Extension of Time assessment

Disruption claim review

Concurrent delay analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

Planning Engineer – Community Infrastructure in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is a Civil Engineering opportunity focused on planning, scheduling, programme control, delay analysis, and project reporting for major infrastructure and community development works. This role is ideal for an experienced planning professional with strong knowledge of utilities, roads, landscape, structures, project interfaces, contractor programmes, and Primavera P6. The position supports successful project delivery by reviewing baseline schedules, monitoring progress, identifying delay risks, assessing claims, preparing reports, and advising project leadership on corrective actions. It requires strong analytical judgment, sound understanding of construction sequencing, and the ability to communicate programme risks clearly to clients, contractors, consultants, and management teams.

Job Details

• Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Project-Program Management
• Salary: 18,000 – 30,000 AED per month (estimated)
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Review contractor baseline schedules and convey Engineer consent in accordance with contract conditions and recommended practices.
• Validate project resources, programme logic, activity sequencing, and completion timelines to support timely delivery.
• Develop and maintain a master schedule that integrates multiple infrastructure packages and reflects interdependencies.
• Assess how one package, schedule, or activity may affect other elements and highlight related programme risks.
• Evaluate updated schedules, progress schedules, and contractor planning submissions to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Identify potential delays, slippage areas, critical events, and programme risks, then recommend mitigation measures and corrective actions.
• Conduct what‑if analysis to assess time impacts of changes, variations, potential events, and proposed instructions before implementation.
• Prepare regular progress reports, monthly programme analysis, management presentations, milestone updates, and recommendations for timely completion.
• Assess Extension of Time claims, disruption claims, and delay submissions using recognized methodologies including Time Impact Analysis and Window Analysis.
• Analyze concurrent delays and prepare reasoned responses supported by programming data, construction logic, and contractual provisions.
• Discuss and resolve planning and scheduling issues with contractors, employers, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Coordinate with the client to finalize contractor programmes, progress reports, claim responses, and schedule‑related submissions.
• Attend kick‑off meetings, technical meetings, service coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other coordination sessions.
• Prepare concise and accurate minutes of meetings with clear actions, decisions, and planning‑related follow‑up points.
• Create trackers and logs to monitor critical issues during design and construction stages.
• Agree on progress measurement systems and key performance indicators with consultants and contractors.
• Maintain proper contemporary project records, planning data, correspondence, notices, schedule evidence, and supporting documentation.
• Issue delay notices, slow performance letters, and schedule‑related correspondence for contractor culpable delays or underperformance.

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Construction Management from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in planning and scheduling for relevant infrastructure projects.
• Strong experience across community development infrastructure, utilities, roads, landscape, structures, or similar civil works.
• Gulf region experience preferred, especially on large infrastructure or mixed‑package development projects.
• Excellent understanding of construction sequencing, interface coordination, contractor programme review, and project control requirements.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 is required.
• Ability to develop master schedules, assess progress updates, analyse delays, and prepare clear programme reports.
• Experience with Extension of Time assessments, disruption analysis, Time Impact Analysis, Window Analysis, and concurrent delay demonstration.
• Strong knowledge of construction industry best practices, regulations, contract conditions, and project control procedures.
• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to present planning matters clearly to management and stakeholders.
• Ability to work with contractors, employers, consultants, and multidisciplinary professionals in a complex project environment.
• Strong record‑keeping, reporting, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills.

Skills Set

• Primavera P6
• Infrastructure planning
• Community development projects
• Project scheduling
• Programme management
• Baseline schedule review
• Master schedule development
• Progress monitoring
• Critical path analysis
• What‑if analysis
• Time Impact Analysis
• Window Analysis
• Extension of Time assessment
• Disruption claim review
• Concurrent delay analysis
• Delay notice preparation
• Slow performance letters
• Progress measurement systems
• Project control reporting
• Monthly progress reports
• Milestone tracking
• Schedule integration
• Interface coordination
• Contractor programme review
• Claims support
• Construction sequencing
• Trackers and logs
• Contemporary record keeping
• Stakeholder communication
• Meeting minutes preparation