Planning Engineer Infrastructure - Parsons Corporation - Abu Dhabi, UAE

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 223,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Planning Engineer Infrastructure to oversee planning, scheduling, and progress control for major infrastructure projects. You will coordinate across contractors, consultants, and clients to ensure on-time delivery and robust schedule management.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree, 8+ years of infrastructure planning experience, and strong Primavera P6 skills to manage multi-package projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• Strong communication and coordination with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review and provide engineering consent on contractors' baseline schedules in accordance with contract conditions and Parsons recommended practices.
• Validate project resource allocation to support timely completion of infrastructure works.
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules covering multiple work packages and their interdependencies.
• Review progress updates and identify potential delays, critical path impacts, and schedule risks.
• Conduct what-if and time impact analysis for variations, changes, and potential events.
• Prepare monthly progress reports with schedule analysis, recovery recommendations, and milestone tracking.
• Perform detailed assessment of delay and disruption claims, including extension of time using recognized delay analysis methodologies.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve planning and scheduling issuesParticipate in project meetings and provide clear planning inputs, records, and action tracking.
• Establish and monitor progress measurement systems and key performance indicators.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project planning records and contemporary documentation.
• Issue delay notices and performance correspondence related to schedule non-compliance.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Planning Engineer Infrastructure – Parsons Corporation – Abu Dhabi, UAE

Position Overview

The Planning Engineer Infrastructure role at Parsons Corporation in Abu Dhabi focuses on planning, scheduling, and progress control for large-scale infrastructure projects. This position plays a critical role in ensuring infrastructure programs are delivered on time through effective schedule management, analysis, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.

Job Details

• Country: UAE
• City: Abu Dhabi
• Industry: Civil Engineering
• Function: Project Management
• Salary: 20000-26000 monthly (Market estimated)
• Gender: Any
• Candidate Nationality: Any
• Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Review and provide engineering consent on contractors' baseline schedules in accordance with contract conditions and Parsons recommended practices
• Validate project resource allocation to support timely completion of infrastructure works
• Develop and maintain integrated master schedules covering multiple work packages and their interdependencies
• Review progress updates and identify potential delays, critical path impacts, and schedule risks
• Conduct what-if and time impact analysis for variations, changes, and potential events
• Prepare monthly progress reports with schedule analysis, recovery recommendations, and milestone tracking
• Perform detailed assessment of delay and disruption claims, including extension of time using recognized delay analysis methodologies
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve planning and scheduling issuesParticipate in project meetings and provide clear planning inputs, records, and action tracking
• Establish and monitor progress measurement systems and key performance indicators
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project planning records and contemporary documentation
• Issue delay notices and performance correspondence related to schedule non-compliance

Ideal Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management from a recognized institution
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in planning and scheduling for infrastructure projects including roads, stormwater, sewerage, and utilities
• Strong expertise in Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Solid understanding of contract administration and construction planning principles
• Ability to communicate clearly and present planning data to management and stakeholders
• Registration as a practicing engineer in Abu Dhabi or UAE equivalency certificate is preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure programs in Abu Dhabi
• Exposure to complex, multi-package engineering and construction projects
• Collaborative and professional working environment with experienced industry leaders
• Long-term career growth and development within a global engineering organization

About the Company

Parsons Corporation is a leading global professional services firm delivering engineering, construction management, and infrastructure solutions across transportation, utilities, and urban development. Operating in Abu Dhabi, Parsons supports major public and private sector clients by delivering technically advanced, schedule-driven projects that contribute to sustainable development and long-term regional growth.